Services & Programs
SVSS has provided one-to-one, direct volunteer services to Saanich residents for over 30 years. If you would like to access any of these services, please contact us by calling (250) 595-8008
COVID-19 Update:
SVSS is following all mandated protocols and doing our best to keep our community safe. As such, our services will continue to be adjusted to fit safety requirements
Volunteer Services
Medical Appointment Drives
Volunteers provide drives to medical and other appointments in the Greater Victoria area. We can accommodate walkers. Clients who use wheel chairs must be able to transfer independently.
COVID-19 Update: Our volunteer drivers are taking every precaution to ensure your safety
Friendship Calls
Our volunteers provide telephone calls to chat with clients about past and current events, family, hobbies, or other subjects of mutual interest.
Grocery Shopping & Delivery
Volunteers will do grocery shopping for clients and deliver to their home.
Prepared Meal Delivery
Volunteer drivers deliver prepared meals to eligible clients weekly.
COVID-19 Update: Our volunteer drivers are taking every precaution to ensure your safety
Food Bank Hamper & Delivery
Volunteer drivers pick up food hampers from local food banks and the Shelbourne Community Kitchen and deliver to clients weekly.
COVID-19 Update: Our volunteer drivers are taking every precaution to ensure your safety
Community Programs
Grocery Shopping Bus
Grocery bus outings offer an opportunity to go shopping with a dedicated bus and bus driver to pick up and drop off clients directly at home, together with volunteer assistance on the bus and at the shopping centre.
An added bonus is the group social, complete with refreshments, before heading home and receiving help bringing in your groceries.
Better At Home
In partnership with United Way Victoria, SVSS helps clients access support through Better At Home, a program that provides adults over 65 years with non-medical needs such as light housekeeping and other volunteer services.
On The Go Again
On The Go Again is a weekly social program offering guest presenters or entertainers, healthy refreshments and lots of socializing for clients.
Macular Degeneration Support Group
COVID-19 Update: The Macular Degeneration Support Group is currently suspended until it is safe to host in-person events again
The Macular Degeneration Support Group meets monthly and offers visually impaired clients an opportunity to enjoy guest presentations, refreshments and socializing.
Community Information & Referral
SVSS staff can provide information or refer people to other community services, including how to apply for the Better At Home light housekeeping program and handyDART services.