Kelowna Volunteer News
Kelowna-led team shares details of animal rescue mission in Australia
Excerpt:
“…Kelowna’s Brad Pattison has provided an update on his team’s work rescuing animals from the devastating wildfires in Australia.
Via a series of Facebook videos, Pattison shares details from the team’s efforts working in the wildfire-ravaged bush area of New South Wales….”
Author: Dylan McCullough
Date of Article: January 24, 2020
Source: KelownaNow
Website: https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Kelowna/Kelowna_led_team_shares_details_of_animal_rescue_mission_in_Australia/
Plan in works to keep Salmon Arm’s homeless people warm in extreme weather
Excerpt:
“…Michael Loren has been spreading the word, word that is not falling on deaf ears.
On Wednesday, Jan. 22 he took his message to the Salvation Army’s hot lunch program at its church….”
Author: Martha Wickett
Date of Article: January 23, 2020
Source: Kelowna Capital News
Website: https://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/plan-in-works-to-keep-salmon-arms-homeless-people-warm-in-extreme-weather/
Kelowna employees trade in staff party for chance to spread holiday cheer
Excerpt:
“…Some central Okanagan residents are trading in a staff holiday party for the chance to make the season brighter for some Kelowna seniors.
Instead of their annual Christmas party, the 40 staff of Healthy at Home Senior Care have decided to spend that money providing a holiday surprise for six Kelowna seniors, who don’t have any family in town and won’t be able to travel to visit their loved ones for Christmas….”
Author: Neetu Garcha
Date of Article: December 18, 2016
Source: Global News
Website: http://globalnews.ca/news/3134738/kelowna-employees-trade-in-staff-party-for-chance-to-spread-holiday-cheer/
Kelowna Gospel Mission hosts Christmas meal
Excerpt:
“…Kelowna’s Gospel Mission was a busy place on Saturday as volunteers gathered to serve the annual Christmas Dinner to anyone in the community in need of a warm meal.
The Gospel Mission expected to serve close to 700 Christmas meals to people from all over the Central Okanagan, including many seniors and families….”
Date of Article: December 17, 2016
Source: Capital News
Website: http://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/407244646.html
Community Christmas meal at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
Excerpt:
“…With the help of community support, Kelowna’s Gospel Mission expects to serve close to 700 Christmas meals on Saturday.
People from all over the Central Okanagan, including many seniors and families, will come to enjoy our traditional Christmas meal of turkey with stuffing, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls and pie….”
Date of Article: December 16, 2016
Source: infonews.ca
Website: http://infotel.ca/newsitem/community-christmas-meal-at-kelownas-gospel-mission/it37892
Christmas meal at Gospel Mission
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Everyone is welcome to the Gospel Mission’s Christmas Dinner this Saturday, Dec. 17.
The meals will be served from noon to 6 p.m. at 259 Leon Ave. in downtown Kelowna.
People from all over the Central Okanagan, including many seniors and families, will enjoy the traditional Christmas meal of turkey with stuffing, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls and pie.
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Date of Article: December 16, 2016
Source: Capital News
Website: http://www.kelownacapnews.com/community/407109836.html
Why You Should Volunteer Abroad This Summer
Excerpt:
“…Well hello summer! You’re finally here, forcing your unyielding heat and lengthy daylight hours on anyone who will listen. As the season rolls in, you are probably contemplating where you should go for your summer vacation. Have you ever considered volunteering abroad?…”
Author: Danielle Nelson
Date of Article: June 23, 2016
Source: The Huffington Post
Website: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-nelson/why-you-should-volunteer-_b_10624642.html
Employee Volunteering Extends To The Polling Booth
Excerpt:
“…Part of community impact is engaging in the civic life of communities, and that starts with electing national and local leaders. Holding elections hinges on the help of volunteers, so this area is one that’s ripe for employee involvement….”
Author: Ryan Scott
Date of Article: February 19, 2016
Source: Forbes
Website: http://www.forbes.com/sites/causeintegration/2016/02/19/employee-volunteering-extends-to-the-polling-booth/#42c475b52cca
Volunteering Abroad Doesn’t Have to Be an Introvert’s Nightmare
Excerpt:
“…Voluntourism has a bad reputation. It’s supposed to help vulnerable communities, but often it seems like the only people to benefit are the volunteers, who get new content for their resume and photos for their Instagram….”
Author: Corinne Pinfold
Date of Article: February 18, 2016
Source: Huffington Post
Website: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/corinne-pinfold/volunteering-abroad-doesnt-have-to-be-an-introverts-nightmare_b_9254852.html
Involver- Social Volunteering: An App That Brings Together Humanitarians, The Gamification Way
Excerpt:
“…Co-founded by Chad Smalley and Kevin Chua in December 2015, Involver – Social Volunteering is a platform that connects volunteers to social causes and help corporations and non-profits run data-oriented structured CSR programs economically….”
Author: Sindhu Hariharan
Date of Article: February 16, 2016
Source: Entrepreneur
Website: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/270827