OUR MISSION
Saanich Volunteer Services Society (SVSS) promotes independent living and enhances the quality of life for Saanich residents by providing coordinated volunteer services and connection to community resources.
SVSS has provided one-to-one, direct volunteer services to Saanich residents over the age of 19 years for over 30 years. It is the strength of the partnership between our dedicated staff and passionate volunteers that truly fulfils our mission.
Since we are a one-to-one, direct volunteer service, we ensure that our client service coordinator meets individually with new clients prior to placing them with our volunteers. We take longer to onboard clients with this system and it ensures safety and reliability for both clients and our volunteers.
Our Local Impact Each Year
*Statistics from the SVSS 2024 Annual Report
15,576
Hours Volunteered
5,982
Services Provided
46,127
Kilometers Driven
909
Local Clients Served
WHO WE SUPPORT
Our clients are all adults living independently within the Municipality of Saanich.
When the Municipality reviewed seniors' needs it found that accessing services and effective transportation options were real challenges.
Without the free, direct volunteer services we offer, more Saanich seniors would be isolated and lonely, or placed in a position of choosing to drive when they shouldn’t be driving.
In providing these services, Saanich Volunteer Services contributes directly to the health and well-being of our home community.