-> Youth Volunteer Connections Program
-> Volunteer Access Program
-> Recreation/Visiting Program

Volunteer Access Program

The aim of the Access Program is to provide support to individuals who may be struggling with mental health or addiction difficulties. Volunteering can be an important step in the recovery process. Volunteer Access can provide the extra time and attention that some may need in making that first step.

Volunteering can help you to:

• Build new skills
• Gain valuable work experience
• Become active in your community
• Obtain job reference
• Connect with people
• Gain confidence

Some volunteer activities are:

• Retail Assistant
• Gardening / Organic Farming
• Daycare and Childminding
• Kitchen Work
• Recreation Assistant
• Visiting Seniors
• Office Work / Computers
• Environmental Projects
• Special Events

Volunteer Access can help out with any part of the volunteer process including:

• Finding a good volunteer match
• Help with an interview
• Orientation and / or training
• Follow-up support

To get further information about the Access Program or to make an appointment call Lornna Olson at (250) 386-2269.

Recreation / Visiting Program

This program matches volunteers with adults who are living in mental health group homes. Volunteers help residents to integrate into the community by engaging in social and recreational activities such as: starting fitness programs, going for coffee, playing pool, going shopping, attending cultural activities or watching sports. Volunteers and clients are matched according to their interests, locations and time availabilities. As a volunteer this is an excellent opportunity to develop an understanding of mental illness as well as support somebody with their recovery goals. All expenses are paid and supervision is jointly provided by Volunteer Victoria and the group home.

If you would like to volunteer to provide one-to-one social support to someone living with a mental illness, please call 250-386-2269.

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