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Sunshine Coast Volunteer Centre
Seaside Centre
5790 Teredo Street
Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0
604-885-1036
scvolunteer@dccnet.com

Monday to Friday
10 AM to 4 PM
by appointment

 
 
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Membership to the Sunshine Coast Volunteer Centre has many benefits including the following:

  • Advertising of available volunteer positions on our website's Volunteer Opp's page.
  • Advertising of available volunteer positions for a limited time in the Coast Reporter newspaper, under our column in the classifieds
  • Volunteer recruitement and referral services
  • Notice on upcoming nonprofit workshops in our community

For a complete list of benefits and further details, click here to see our Membership Package.


The following agencies have paid a fee to become members of the Sunshine Coast Volunteer Centre.  One of the benefits is a full listing on this page of our website.  We also advertise volunteer opportunities for our member agencies through local media and on the Volunteer Opp's page of this website. 

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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Address
City
Postal Code
Contact
Phone 1-604-876-2447 ext 236
Emailhansandpat@dccnet.com
Web Address www.mentorsunshinecoast.com
Description This group has begun an Inschool Mentoring program on the Sunshine Coast. Adult male and female Big Buddies provide friendship and fun for boys and girls in elementary schools. Pairs meet for one hour a week on school grounds during the school year to play sports and games, do arts and crafts or hang out in the playground. At West Sechelt and Sechelt Elementary, Kinnikinnick and Gibsons.
 
CanaDares Society for Children in Tanzania
Address
City
Postal Code
Contact Dayna White
Phone 604-885-3916
Email daynagayle@gmail.com
Web Address http://www.canadares.ca
Description Carries on fundraising in Canada for an orphanage in Tanzania

Canadian Cancer Society
Address #230 - 3689 East 1st Avenue
City Vancouver
Postal Code V5M 1C2
Contact Cindy Soules
Phone 1-888-229-8288
Email
Web Address www.cancer.ca
Description Mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life for people living with cancer.
 
Chinook Swim Club
Address PO Box 1784
City Gibsons
Postal Code V0N 1V0
Contact Caron Schleibinger
Phone
Emailschleibingerfam@dccnet.com
Web Address
Description Recreational and competitive swimming for 6-18 year olds plus spring board diving for all ages.

Community Resource Centre
Address PO Box 1443, 5674 Teredo Street
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Gail Wilen
Phone 604-885-4088
Emailadmin@communityresourcecentre.info
Web Address www.communityresourcecentre.info
Description Community Resource Centre - information and referral, legal clinics, library, community courses, free computer/internet, Money Management for Women, Volunteer Community Income Tax Program, SC Seniors Housing Counselors. Open Monday to Friday, 11:30-5:30 pm.
 
Gibsons Public Art Gallery
Address P.O. Box 1576,  271 Gower Point Road
City Gibsons
Postal Code V0N 1V0
Contact Rod Lafson (President)
Phone 604-886-0531
Emailinfo@gibsonspublicartgallery.ca
Web Address http://www.gibsonspublicartgallery.ca
Description Open Thursday - Monday 11pm - 4pm Gibsons Public Art Gallery opened in 2003 - exhibitions highlight the work of artists from Powell River to Langdale. Exhibitions, Painting Classes or Meet the Artist events

Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Address RR4, 1211 Carmen Road
City Gibsons
Postal Code V0N 1V4
Contact Clint or Irene Davy
Phone 604-886-4989
Emailgwrc@sunshine.net
Web Address http://www.gibsonswildliferehabcentre.org
Description Provides care to injured, orphaned or threatened wildlife with eventual release of animals back to the wild. Located on Carmen Rd. off Veterans Rd.
 
Habitat for Humanity
Address 4494 Hilltop Road (Restore Location)
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A2
Contact Ron Pepper
Phone 886-9160
Emailrestore@habitatsc.ca
Web Address http://www.habitatsc.ca
Description Working to build affordable homes on the coast. Recycling is their ongoing means of fundraising. 604-885-2202

Home and Community Care, Volunteer Programs, SC-VCH
Address 5630 Inlet Ave
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Sally Dusenbury
Phone 604-741-0726
Emailsally.dusenbury@vch.ca
Web Address
Description
 
Mercy and Caring Children's Homes
Address 469 Oceanview Drive
City Gibsons
Postal Code V0N1V0
Contact Sandra Cunningham
Phone 604-886-7263
Emailsandracunningham@dccnet.com
Web Address
Description Provides orphans in Kenya with food, education, healthcare and shelter in a Christian, nurturing, family like environment.

New Moon Festival Society
Address
City Gibsons
Postal Code
Contact Marje Umezuki
Phone 604-885-6464
Emailinfo@newmoonfestivalsociety.org
Web Address www.newmoonfestivalsociety.org
Description Wants to profile Asian culture on the coast - hosts a cultural festival in September in Gibsons.
 
R.C.M.P. (Sechelt)
Address Box 188, 5800 Teredo Street
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Tanya Sousa, Admin Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator
Phone 604-885-2266
Email
Web Address
Description Volunteer opportunites include Citizens on Patrol, Speed Watch, Crimestoppers Board and Police Auxilliary. Const McNeil (Gibson Cop), Const Trzecak (Sechelt Cop), Const Dixon (HMB Cop)

Rotary Club - Sechelt
Address Box 2071
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Marg Green
Phone 604-740-5112
Emailmargaret.green@rbc.com
Web Address http://www.clubrunner.ca/sechelt
Description A service organization on the Sunshine Coast dedicated to fundraising for charity and needy causes. Meet Tuesdays 6:10 pm at Driftwood Inn.
 
Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Society
Address 15386 Sunshine Coast Highway
City Madeira Park
Postal Code V0N 2H1
Contact Claire Trethewey
Phone 604-883-9201
Emailinfo@lagoonsociety.com
Web Address http://www.lagoonsociety.com
Description Nonprofit society, dedicated to the promotion of wildlife education and conservation. Also operates the Iris Griffith Interpretive Centre.

Salvation Army Community Services
Address Box 1625, #5 - 682 Gibsons Way.
City Gibsons
Postal Code V0N 1V0
Contact Matthew Hardman
Phone 604-886-3665
Emailtsafoodbank@dccnet.com
Web Address http://www.tsaonthecoast.com
Description Family services and church. Emergency food and clothing to those in need. Lunch & Friends meal program, food bank, bread and produce, pro-bono lawyer, emergency disaster services, Christams dinner. Meeting times; Wed. and Fri. 9am & 3pm.
 
Scouts Canada
Address 6555 Anchor Place
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A8
Contact Warren James
Phone 604-885-3354
Emailsecheltscouts@gmail.com
Web Address http://www.scouts.ca
Description Provide leadership training for boys, lifeskills, social stimulus & outdoor experience. Includes Cubs, Scouts,Beavers, Rovers and Venturers. co-ed.

SCRD Parks and Recreation
Address 1975 Field Rd.
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A1
Contact Michelle Morton or Ted Chisolm
Phone 604-885-6823
Emailrcinfo@scrd.ca
Web Address www.scrd.ca
Description Provide high quality recreation services to all residents on the Sunshine Coast.
 
Sechelt Arts Festival
Address 5797 Cowrie St,  Box 129
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Leslie Aveling
Phone 604-885-0729
Emaillaveling@dccnet.com
Web Address http://www.secheltartsfestival.com
Description Annual Festival of the Arts held in Sechelt early August.

Sechelt Garden Club
Address Newton Site, C-38, RR2
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Lorraine Blakeman
Phone 604-740-5918
Emailblakemanlb@telus.net
Web Address
Description Exchanging ideas about gardening. Annual tea and plant sale in the spring. Meets last Monday of the month at Seaside Centre, 7:00pm
 
Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre Society
Address PO Box 564,   5604 Trail Avenue
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Douglas Smith, president
Phone 604-885-8910
Emailssac@dccnet.com
Web Address http://www.secheltseniors.com
Description To promote further improvement in conditions relative to the social and economic well being of senior citizens, to protect their rights and stimulate public interest. Winter hours: 9am - 3 pm Summer hours: 10am - 2pm - kitchen closed

Skookumchuk Heritage Society
Address General Delivery, 6671 Egmont Road
City Egmont, BC
Postal Code V0N 1N0
Contact
Phone 604-883-9994
Emailehc@xplornet.com
Web Address www.egmontheritagecentre.com
Description This society operates the Egmont Heritage Centre. School and individual tours available. Hours are Fri-Sun 11-4 pm in winter and everyday 10 - 5pm in winter. Also distributes an annual newsletter "Skookum News".
 
Special Olympics - Sunshine Coast
Address 532 Spyglass Place, Gibsons
City
Postal Code
Contact Pat Stuart
Phone 604-886-2098
Emailinfo@specialolympics.bc.ca
Web Address www.scacl.ca/specialolympics.bc.ca
Description Organize activities and programs for mentally and physically challenged adults and children

St. Mary's Hospital Health Care Auxiliary
Address PO Box 917
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Karen Scott, President
Phone 604-885-8768
Emailkascott@telus.net
Web Address http://stmarysauxiliary.com
Description Six community branches-raise funds for the care and comfort of patients at St. Mary's Hospital. Also provide volunteers to perform in-service duties. List of contacts in file. Can always use volunteers! (Totem, Flower, Book, Loan cupboard, Thrift Shop, Gift shop)
 
Sunshine Coast Arts Council
Address Box 1565,  5714 Medusa St.
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Frances Wasserlein (Executive Director)
Phone 604-885-5412
Emailsc_artscouncil@dccnet.com
Web Address http://www.suncoastarts.com
Description Umbrella group for arts organizations including Sechelt Art Gallery. Arts newsletter every two months. Work shop space for arts classes, workshops and concerts. Art Gallery hours are Wed. thru Sun. 11-4 pm. Summer hours are Monday thru Saturday. 11-4 pm.

Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society
Address Box 235
City Gibsons
Postal Code V0N 1V0
Contact Mary Blockberger
Phone 604-885. 9459
Emailinfo@coastbotanicalgarden.org
Web Address http://www.coastbotanicalgarden.org
Description Provide public botanical education programs including garden tours, school presentations, community outreach, demonstration gardens, workshops and lectures. Hold many events throughout the year as well as regular meetings. Publishes SALAL newsletter.
 
Sunshine Coast Community Foundation
Address PO Box 1343
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Peter Bogardus
Phone 604-885-2709
Emailsccfoundation@dccnet.com
Web Address http://www.sccfoundation.com
Description Our Mission- To Contribute to the quality of life on the Sunshine Coast by building endowments, making strategic grants and inspiring community leadership. Our Vision - To be a valued partner in philanthropy, enriching life on the Sunshine Coast in perpetuity.

Sunshine Coast Community Justice Program
Address PO Box 188
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Heather Munro
Phone 604-885-2266
Emailsc.cjp@eastlink.ca
Web Address www.sunshinecoast.rcmp.ca/restorativejustice
Description Offers alternative method of justice -Restorative Justice Circle - where victims and offenders gather together to discuss the events leading to the crime.
 
Sunshine Coast Conservation Association
Address PO Box 1969
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Dan Bouman (Executive Director)
Phone 604-886-8325
Emaildaniel_bouman@hotmail.com, info@thescca.ca
Web Address http://www.thescca.ca
Description There are 34 organizations that belong to this umbrella group.

Sunshine Coast Employment Centre
Address Box 1067, 5600 SC Hwy,
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Marilyn Magas
Phone 604-885-7443
Emailscces@dccnet.com
Web Address http://www.sunshinecoastemployment.com
Description A federally funded service providing support for those in employment transition through a resource center, workshops, individual counseling, guest speakers etc. Available free of charge to all Canadian residents of the Sunshine Coast.
 
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
Address PO Box 2299,  5511 Shorncliffe Avenue
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Jane Davidson (Producer)
Phone 604-885-9631
Emailjane@writersfestival.ca
Web Address http://www.writersfestival.ca
Description Society runs Rockwood as arts, recreational and cultural centre. An annual event which brings Canadian writers to the Coast and provides a writer's in residence program.

Sunshine Coast Film Society
Address Box 152
City Gibsons
Postal Code V0N 1V0
Contact Judy Lynne
Phone 604-886-7334
Emailjudy.m.lynne@gmail.com
Web Address www.scfs.ca
Description
 
Sunshine Coast Food Bank
Address PO Box 1069, C/O S.C.C.S.S.
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Dale Sankey
Phone 604-885-5881 ext. 240
Emailscfoodbank@dccnet.com
Web Address
Description Provides food for those in need in Sechelt and surrounding areas. Bi-weekly distribution.

Sunshine Coast Home and Community Care Services - VCH
Address Box 2420
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Sally Dusenbury
Phone 604-885-8517
Emailsally.dusenbury@vch.ca
Web Address
Description A non-profit organization that provides emotional and physical support services to the elderly, the disabled, families, to ill and grieving persons and those living at home.
 
Sunshine Coast Hospice Society
Address Box 902
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Sheryl Latimer
Phone 604-740-0475
Emailcoasthospice@gmail.com
Web Address
Description Trained volunteers provide emotional, spiritual, psychological and physical support to individuals and families facing a terminal illness. Bereavement support is also provided.

Sunshine Coast Power and Sail Squadron
Address PO Box 1651
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A5
Contact Vicki Starfire
Phone 604-741-4464
Emailinfo@coastcps.ca
Web Address www.coastcps.ca
Description Hold boating course classes in Gibsons and Sechelt. Regular social gatherings as well. Promoting safe boating and course instruction on seamanship, piloting and navigation. Courses also offered for VHF operator license. Monthly courses in Sept. and Jan.
 
Sunshine Coast Sea Cavalcade Society
Address Box 1577
City Gibsons
Postal Code V0N 1V0
Contact Conchita Harding (Chair)
Phone 604-886-9648
Emailseacavalcade@gmail.com
Web Address http://www.seacavalcade.ca
Description Organizes Sea Cavalcade weekend for midsummer in Gibsons. Parade traffic control - Jeremy Chong at 741- 3753

Sunshine Coast Skating Club
Address PO Box 1316
City Sechelt
Postal Code V0N 3A0
Contact Jill-Marie Jarvis
Phone 886-3445
Emailinfo@sunshinecoastskatingclub.ca
Web Address www.sunshinecoastskatingclub.ca
Description Provides instruction for skating. Nationally certified coaches - level I, II,II. First Aid Certified. Canskate, Powerskate, Pre- Comp, Competitive, Beginners, Adult Canskate
 

There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Sunshine Coast Volunteer and Information Center.  The Sunshine Coast Volunteer Center is a resource for information and assistance in the non-profit sector. Qualified people can design a workshop or consultation to suit your needs.  For more information about services click here.


 

 

 

 

 

 

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