Member Registration Form
Supporting Non-profits across the Region
Please complete the following registration form and send it to the address below along with your $135 Membership Fee. The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre 102-696 Main Street Penticton, BC. V2A 5C8
South Okanagan Seniors Wellness
Once you’ve registered you will receive a Membership Package with instructions for listing your volunteer needs. Organization: Penticton & Area Access Society
Contact Name and Title:
SOSVC South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre
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“Members of our Board have attended Board learning events such as Board Recruitment, Board Governance, Ethics, Fundraising, and Board Basics. This has been a helpful and cost effective way to bring new Board members up to speed on their obligations and what the Society expect of them.”, -Eleanor Summer, Executive Director, South Okanagan Women in Need Society.
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Mission Statement:
“The Lifeline Program finds support from the Volunteer Centre for attracting Volunteers and assisting our staff in increasing their knowledge and awareness of best practices for engaging and supporting volunteerism.”, -Joyce Ericson, Coordinator, Interior Health Life Line Program.
Briefly describe the programs and services your organization provides, and the people who benefit from these services.
(you may also register on-line at volunteercentre.info)
102-696 Main Street, Penticton, BC, V2A 5C8 Tel: 1-888-576-5661 e: info@volunteercentre.info w: www.volunteercentre.info
Working together to realize the Vision Register with the Volunteer Centre Member Benefits and Registration Form for Non-profits and Charities
The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre is a registered Non-profit and Charity: Vision: A Community that provides the ultimate Volunteer experience. Mission: The Volunteer Centre is committed to building a vibrant community by connecting people through meaningful involvement.
How Membership With Us Benefits Your Organization Receive information on leading edge of strategies for engaging volunteers and strengthening operations and governance
Increase awareness of your organization’s mandate and volunteer needs throughout the region
• Take part in Learning Events focused on building effective volunteer programs and Non-profit organizations
• Display volunteer posters in Volunteer Resource Centres and at Volunteer Centre Exhibits at Fairs and Trade Shows
• Access consulting resources; planning, grant writing, graphic design, accounting. • Access the Volunteer Centre Resource Library at www.volunteercentre.info.
Make a greater impact through potential program partnerships with the Volunteer Centre Participate in networking opportunities to connect with potential board members and volunteers
• Volunteer opportunities are promoted to Volunteers registered with SOSVolunteer Centre (1500 & growing)
Participate in celebrating volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Receive discounts on Learning Events and SOS Volunteer Centre services Contribute to shaping membership benefits and Volunteer Centre services
Stay current and connected at the provincial and national level on current developments in the volunteer sector including Board Development • We are members of Volunteer Canada, VolunteerBC, BC Charitable Gaming Association, Imagine Canada, and Board Voice. • Through our membership with VolunteerBC, members automatically become an associate.
Contribute to vital regional strategies to strengthen citizen engagement and catalyze voluntary action Receive letters of reference and recommendations to help you access funding dollars. We acknowledge the support of the Province of British Columbia