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NEWS & UPDATES
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Happy April Long Weekend, SVSS Community!
Closed for Easter/holiday weekend April 18-21, 2025
Apr 17
Brand New Website Coming
Moving website in May!
Apr 3
Saanich Volunteer Services Society Newsletter and Program Guide
Newsletter with program directory and service descriptions
Feb 10
Fraudsters in Saanich
What you see is not always what you get. Be fraud alert!
Jan 31
Come one, come all! Drop in Programs at Saanich Volunteer Services Society
Drop in programs at SVSS
Jan 20
Tax Season is here at Saanich Volunteer Services Society!
2025 simple tax help at SVSS
Jan 16
SVSS Telephone Service Upgrade!
Service Upgrade at SVSS
Oct 25, 2024
August, 2024 at SVSS
August Days at SVSS
Aug 1, 2024
Reminder: Escape the Heat this Summer!
Cool off at SVSS
Jul 5, 2024
Tea and Talk at McRae House, a New Tradition at Saanich Volunteer Services Society
Come laugh with us at the Tea and Talk at McRae House
Jun 24, 2024
Sharon Parker, Client Services Coordinator
Our new Client Service Coordinator has hit the ground running, and is busy meeting our food delivery volunteers, speaking with clients...
Apr 17, 2024
Collaborative Food Security in Saanich
September 25, 2023 Media Release Saanich, BC - Saanich Volunteer Services Society is working to support food security in Saanich through...
Sep 25, 2023
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
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
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
UVic Pro Bono Student’s Project: Patient Rights
This winter UVIC students Gillian Haggett and Scott Hanson partnered with UVIC Pro Bono Students Canada and SVSS to research and produce...
Mar 4, 2021
Chair Exercises
Needing to move a little? Here are some easy exercises you can do from the safety of your own home to keep up your flexibility, strength...
Feb 28, 2021
Maintaining Positive Mental Health
Tips for maintaining positive mental health from our Client Services Coordinator, Linda Dawson Reid In the long, dark days of winter and...
Feb 10, 2021
UVic Pro Bono Student’s Project: Wills & Estates
This summer UVIC students Hannah van Mook and Laura Bullock, supervised by board member Nicole Hamilton, partnered with UVIC Pro Bono...
Oct 23, 2020
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