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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Silver Threads Service
286 Hampton Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8Z1H1
Silver Threads Service (STS) is a longstanding non-profit organization with a sterling reputation. Since we opened our doors in 1956, our services, programs and community partnerships have evolved to meet the changing needs of an ever-growing population of older seniors.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of Silver Threads Service
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South Granville Seniors Friendship Centre Society
1420 12th Ave W, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H1M8
We are a non-profit community centre that has supported healthy and independent lifestyles for local seniors in the South Granville/Fairview area for over 34 years. We have over 450 members; 80% are women over the age of 75. Many members are single or widowed, live on fixed income and are at risk of isolation and depression due to reduced social interaction.
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of South Granville Seniors Friendship Centre Society
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Sparc BC Society
4445 Norfolk Street, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G0A7
SPARC BC knows that communities are just and healthy when people have equitable access to places, knowledge, services, adequate incomes, and community decision-making processes. That is why SPARC BC is passionate about working with people on income security, accessibility, and community development; and on the connections between them.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Sparc BC Society
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Spectrum Society for Community Living
3231 Kingsway, Vancouver, British Columbia V5R5K3
Spectrum Society for Community Living is a Vancouver registered non-pro?t society and charitable organization, established in 1987 to develop community-based services for people with disabilities. Our services have expanded over the years. We travel British Columbia to deliver community living workshops through Spectrum Learning and publish community living books and DVDs through Spectrum Press.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Spectrum Society for Community Living
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The Garth Homer Society
813 Darwin Ave, Victoria, British Columbia V8X2X7
Since the inception of The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in 2002, Garth Homer Society has had four successful terms of accreditation from the commission (2003, 2006, 2009 and 2012). CARF is a private, non-profit organization that grew out of a need to promote quality programs for people with disabilities. Every three years, CARF surveyors visit us to see if we meet the standards for the employment and community services we provide. We will be surveyed again for accreditation in 2015.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of The Garth Homer Society
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The Kamloops & District Society for People in Motion
182B Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, British Columbia V2B3G1
Our mandate is to provide support and assistance, to the best of our ability, to any person with a disability, however we do have a special interest and expertise in those with physical disability. We are committed to working in partnership with other service providers to meet the needs of all.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of The Kamloops & District Society for People in Motion
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Vela Microboard Association of B.C.
17564 56a Ave, Suite 100, Surrey, British Columbia V3S1G3
We are a non-profit society that provides information and mentoring to individuals with disabilities and their trusted others to take greater control of his/her life by exploring ideas and options that can lead to customized, inclusive and creative supports and services.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Vela Microboard Association of B.C.
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Victoria Disability Resource Centre
817A Fort St, Victoria, British Columbia V8W1H6
The VDRC is a cross disability organization that assist individuals with disabilities to make informed choices and participate in the community.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Victoria Disability Resource Centre
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West Coast Assistance Teams Society
4425 Halifax St, Suite 1905, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C6P2
West Coast Assistance Teams is a registered charity that provides highly trained and loving dogs to disabled people in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. We are a small community-based, human service organization that makes a huge difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Our program is certified by the Province of B.C. and we are governed by the Guide Animal Act Legislation.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of West Coast Assistance Teams Society
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Western Community-Centred College for the Retired Society
6650 Southoaks Cres, Burnaby, British Columbia V5E4M7
The Community Centred College for the Retired (CCCR) is a registered non-profit society that was established in 1973.
We offer a variety of courses and workshops for persons over the age of 55 at reasonable prices. Designed to maintain social and mental well-being, our programs meet a variety of needs and interests. There are no tests or grades in any of our programs making learning an enjoyable experience
Keywords: Seniors
· Independence
Volunteer Profile of Western Community-Centred College for the Retired Society
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