Volunteer for Independence Groups in British Columbia
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Information about Independence Groups in British Columbia offering volunteer opportunities. You can also view fewer results of Independence Groups by selecting a specific location in British Columbia or expand your results by changing the province from the menu to the right. Groups that focus on independence can be doing so either with seniors, or with disabled people. In both cases it refers to groups that enable both user-groups to live fuller lives, usually through assistance of other people, and can include an element of recreation.
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Arbutus Shaughnessy Kerrisdale Friendship Society for Senior
700 57th Ave W, Vancouver, British Columbia V6P 1S1
A. S. K. (The Arbutus, Shaughnessy, Kerrisdale Friendship Society) is an Adult Day Centre focusing on the well being of seniors and their caregivers.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of Arbutus Shaughnessy Kerrisdale Friendship Society for Senior
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Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society
2101 Holdom Ave, Suite 106, Burnaby, British Columbia V5B0A4
The Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society is a non-profit organization in which peers support the emotional well being of seniors.
The purpose of the society is to promote seniors' independence, self-esteem and the achievement of individual goals.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society
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CASI Osoyoos Community Action for Seniors Independence
17 Park Place, Osoyoos, British Columbia V0H1V0
Community Action for Seniors' Independence (CASI) is a not for profit organization jointly supported by the United Way of the Lower Mainland and the Government of BC
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of CASI Osoyoos Community Action for Seniors Independence
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Cowichan Valley Independent Living Resource Centre Society
321 Coronation Avenue, Duncan, British Columbia V9L2T1
Our legal name is Cowichan Valley Independent Living Resource Centre Society. Cowichan Independent Living is a Registered Non-Profit Charitable Society. We were incorporated in 1990 and have received overwhelming support from the community from the beginning. Our Centre is operated by persons with disabilities for persons with disabilities.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Cowichan Valley Independent Living Resource Centre Society
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Gibsons Family Network
532 Spyglass Pl, Gibsons, British Columbia V0N1V9
Gibsons Family Network (GFN) is a non-profit charitable organization with a vision of helping people with disabilities to find meaningful, integrated employment and support within our community.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Gibsons Family Network
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Kamloops Society for Community Living
521 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia V2C2G8
The Kamloops Society for Community Living (KSCL) is a registered nonprofit organization formed in 1956 by a group of concerned parents who wanted an alternative for their children, at a time when children with developmental disabilities were excluded from the regular school system.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Kamloops Society for Community Living
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KinVillage
5430 - 10th Avenue, Delta, British Columbia V4M3X8
KinVillage supports older adults to live their lives fully. It provides a continuum of health, housing and recreational programs, while nurturing a sense of community.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
· Housing
· Health
Volunteer Profile of KinVillage
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Mount Newton Centre Society
2158 Mount Newton X Road, Saanichton, British Columbia V8M2B2
The Mount Newton Centre is about people, primarily seniors, who need a helping hand to retain their independence.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of Mount Newton Centre Society
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Neil Squire Society
2250 Boundary Road, Suite 220, Burnaby, British Columbia V5M3Z3
The Neil Squire Society is the only national not-for-profit organization in Canada that has for over twenty-five years empowered Canadians with physical disabilities
Keywords: Independence
· Employment and Careers
· Education and Literacy
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Neil Squire Society
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North Shore Volunteers for Seniors
275 21st Street, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V4A5
We are a non-profit organisation which promotes the independence and well-being of seniors on the North Shore.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of North Shore Volunteers for Seniors
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Opportunities for the Disabled
Branch: National Head Office
4538 Kingsway, Suite 319, Burnaby, British Columbia V5H2B1
Registered charity assisting physically challenged individuals to live more fulfilling and independent lives.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Opportunities for the Disabled
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ORW Opportunities Through Rehabilitation and Work Society
17355-27A Ave, Surrey, British Columbia V3S0E9
ORW is a non-profit, independently funded resource base, serving organizations, business and government involved in the employment of persons with disabilities. The organization provides consultation services and collects and distributes employment related information and material. Specifically ORW seeks out new and innovative approaches to increasing the employment of people with disabilities.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of ORW Opportunities Through Rehabilitation and Work Society
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Pathways Abilities Society
555 Fuller Ave, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y7W8
The Society believes that the family unit, in its varying forms, is the basic building block of society and actively supports the family's efforts to meet the needs of its members.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Pathways Abilities Society
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Renfrew Collingwood Seniors Society
2970 East 22nd Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia V5M2Y4
As a society, our purpose is to fulfill the needs of the clients that permit them to be useful, capable, contributing adults even with the restrictions imposed by age, physical, and mental abilities. We encourage individuals to maintain independence and to function autonomously in the community regardless of race, religion, age, and disability.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of Renfrew Collingwood Seniors Society
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Residences for Independent Living Society
Branch: Steveston Residence
21 - 11119 No. 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia V7E1S6
The Residences for Independent Living Society was started in 1969 by a group of concerned parents of young adults with disabilities. Their goal was to provide a home-like care environment for young adults to live away from their parents and have the support they needed to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Keywords: Independence
· Housing
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Residences for Independent Living Society
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Residences for Independent Living Society
Branch: False Creek Residence
1167 Forge Walk, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H3R1
The Residences for Independent Living Society was started in 1969 by a group of concerned parents of young adults with disabilities. Their goal was to provide a home-like care environment for young adults to live away from their parents and have the support they needed to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Keywords: Independence
· Housing
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Residences for Independent Living Society
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Richmond Centre for Disability
5671 No 3 Rd, Suite 100, Richmond, British Columbia V6X2C7
The Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is not-for-profit, disability-led and community-based, providing service to entire communities on disability issues. Our Charitable Organization Number is 88832 8432 RR0001.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Richmond Centre for Disability
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Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre Society
5604 Trail Avenue, Sechelt, British Columbia V0N3A0
The Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre Society is here for YOU. so please come in, find an activity to join or get involved in the running of the Centre. Consider serving on the Centre's Board of Directors in the future.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre Society
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Seniors Outreach Services Society
202-1889 Springfield Road, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y5V5
Seniors Outreach is a non-profit society, working in partnership with other organizations striving to enhance the lives of seniors in Kelowna. By providing support and linking them to other needed services, we help aging, isolated seniors to maintain their dignity and independence, and to stay connected to their community and each other. We provide information on a wide variety of resources and services available to seniors, including but not limited to: housing, financial, social, recreational, health, safety, legal and estate-planning.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of Seniors Outreach Services Society
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Seniors Services Society
750 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M1E7
Senior Services Society is a nonprofit organization serving older adults and seniors 55 or over, family or friends and/or service providers in need of information about programs and services for seniors.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
· Hunger
· Housing
Volunteer Profile of Seniors Services Society
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