MAY, 2015

Registration Now Open

September 24 & 25, 2015 is Volunteer BC's annual training event - VOLUNTEER FUTURES

This is the event to share the voices of your community, find out what's happening across the province and collaborate with like-minded partners and learn! 

Fees: Early Bird (before Sept 14) - $195/After Early Bird - $250 

*NEW for 2015 - Conference Fees includes *Volunteer BC Membership, all meals (breakfast & lunch) and conference sessions. 


Free Volunteer BC Membership

New this year, all conference registrants will automatically be signed up for a FREE Volunteer BC Membership - valid from Sept 2015-Sept 2016. Membership will keep you connected to BC's volunteer sector community; give you an opportunity to participate in learning/capacity building events, stay up to date on trends, policies and best practices that impact your work. 

Learn more about our membership.


Funding Opportunity - Event Host BC
Grants to support community events

The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development has allocated $250,000 towards a one-time funding opportunity to encourage community events that strengthen volunteer capacity for event hosting throughout the province. 

Eligible non-profit organizations are invited to apply for up to $5,000. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis and distributed throughout B.C.'s six tourism regions. 



The Great Canadian Giving Challenge

Launching for the first time this year, the Great Canadian Giving Challenge encourages Canadians to donate this June and help their favourite charity win $10,000! Let your charity's supporters know the impact your organization could make with the prize and encourage them to participate by donating to your charity. 

Every dollar donated to your charity in June via givingchallenge.ca or canadahelps.org earns your organization a chance to win a $10,000 donation. 



Training Calendar

Take advantage of the ongoing volunteer sector training and events across the province. Have an upcoming event? Email: 

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