50 Years – Stronger Together.
50 Years Strong 💛 Help Protect Community Volunteer Services
The 50th anniversary stabilization fundraising drive will support vital volunteer programs available to the Tri-Cities community. From placements for adults with intellectual disabilities, to volunteer support in mental health facilities, to high school student volunteer hours and the annual Volunteer Fair.
Your donation helps protect:
💛 Why This Matters
Every year, hundreds of people in the Tri-Cities rely on volunteer opportunities to build skills, gain confidence, and contribute meaningfully!
Here’s why people volunteer:
- “Volunteering makes me proud and special.”
- “I’m learning English and want to help more people.”
- “I want to give back as I retire.”
- “I volunteer to make new friends.”
- “I need hours to graduate and help my community.”
- “I want to feel useful and connected.”
Why Your Help Is Needed Now
💬 Our Challenge
Funding is tighter. Costs are higher. Times have become increasingly unpredictable as operating costs continue to grow. As a volunteer centre, we play a unique and essential role. We run inclusive volunteer programs and help nonprofits engage volunteers, share resources, and strengthen community. We need your help to protect and sustain the services our community depends on.
🌟 Our Goal: 750 people giving $14 to reach $10,500.
Your donation will strengthen the following Volunteer Services:
- Support volunteer training and coordination.
- Build capacity in local nonprofits struggling with high staff turnover.
- Provide outreach to schools and libraries to build volunteer awareness.
- Ensure smaller nonprofits can showcase their roles at our annual Volunteer Fair.
- Maintain essential tools, resources, and community supports.
Your $14 can help dozens of volunteers connect with nonprofits, supporting thousands people being served in the Tri-Cities community, who count on essential services.
📊 Our Impact Last Year
- 259 attendees connected with 29 nonprofits at our Volunteer Fair.
- 114 volunteer opportunities posted by 40 nonprofits.
- 2,174 volunteer hours contributed (valued at $45,000).
- 493 volunteers and 207 organizations reached out for help and referrals.
A high‑school student recently wrote:
“I’m overwhelmed trying to find the right volunteer opportunity. Can you help me?”
This is why we’re here. And this is why your support matters.
💛 How You Can Help
Ways to help us reach our $10,500 goal and protect volunteer services across the Tri‑Cities.
- Donate through Canada Helps
- Send a cheque to: PO Box 64472 RPO Sunwood Square, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0H1
- Send an e‑transfer to: finance@volunteerconnections.ca
- Spread the Word – Follow and tag us on Facebook, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn @cvcvolunteer
✨ Together, We Can Carry This Legacy Forward
Join us in celebrating 50 years of volunteer impact and help ensure the next 50 years are even stronger.