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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, 2023
Saanich Volunteer Services is observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In honour of this day, our office and volunteer...
Sep 18, 2023
Enjoy a Moment
Saanich Volunteer Services Society's Board of Directors purchased a new bench and plaque to thank our past executive director, Brenda....
Sep 15, 2023
Meet our New Staff at the AGM
Come to our AGM!
Aug 31, 2023
Support SVSS through our silent auction!
For the month of October, we will be hosting an online silent auction to support volunteer services across the Saanich community....
Sep 30, 2022
Thank you for an incredible Garden Party
We had a great day celebrating 30 years of service in the Saanich community! Thank you to everyone for coming, with special thanks to our...
Jul 5, 2022
International Women's Day - Volunteer Recognition in Saanich News
Celebrating International Women's Day (March 8, 2022), congratulations to Donna Zwiers, Sue Howell and Louise Taylor for being recognized...
Mar 11, 2022
2021 President’s Appeal Campaign
Thank you to all our donors for making the SVSS President’s Appeal Campaign a huge success! Your generous donations will allow SVSS to...
Jan 18, 2022
Jane Styles, VAC Member
Jane is honoured to support SVSS by serving as Vice President on the Board of Directors and on the Volunteer Advisory Council. Jane has...
Jan 12, 2022
2021 Annual Report
Our 2021 Annual Report is now available online in PDF form. Click below to read it.
Sep 14, 2021
529 Bike Registry Program
Article by Saanich Police Constable Erin Wagg In 2013, Project 529 set out to create a sustainable program to help reduce bike theft,...
Jul 30, 2021
Summer Reads for Seniors
The Greater Victoria Public Library has extended their hours at all of their branches! GVPL Customer Service Line 250 940-4875 The GVPL...
Jul 23, 2021
Barbara & Steve, Friendship Callers
Client and Volunteer from our Friendship Calling program Over forty years ago Barbara left Ontario to settle in Victoria. To say she is...
Jul 9, 2021
Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Try out this recipe for Irish Soda Bread, contributed by Louise, one of our passionate, long-time volunteers. We love you Louise!
Jul 5, 2021
We've been 'Berwicked'!
This week, Berwick Retirement Communities dropped off a lovely gift package, on behalf of their staff and residents, thanking SVSS staff...
Jun 28, 2021
Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper...
Jun 28, 2021
Saanich News: Weekly meal deliveries help brighten the day for Saanich seniors
SVSS has been featured in the news! Visit https://www.saanichnews.com/news/video-weekly-meal-deliveries-help-brighten-the-day-for-saanich...
Jun 21, 2021
It's Volunteer Appreciation Week!
We are so grateful for all our volunteers. YOU are the reason we are able to do what we do.
Apr 24, 2021
CRA: Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
DID YOU KNOW? Saanich Volunteer Services has been operating its Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for over ten years. In 2019, 640...
Mar 3, 2021
2020 President's Appeal: Donate Today
The president's appeal is a yearly tradition where we ask the public for financial support so we can continue to provide free resources...
Mar 2, 2021
2020 Annual Report
Our 2020 Annual Report is now available online in PDF form. Click the image to read it.
Mar 1, 2021
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