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Funded in
part by the Province of BC and United Way
WHO WE ARE 
The Vernon and District
Volunteer Bureau has been in operation since 1979. The
role of the Bureau is to act as a ‘brokerage house’
for community volunteers. The Volunteer Bureau recruits new
volunteers and makes referrals to Non-Profit Organizations.
We
are proud of the fact that our organization is made up of
various ages, circumstances, talents, skills, abilities, and
life experiences. They all have something unique to give back
to our community.
The
Coordinator of the Volunteer Bureau is Twylla Genest.
Twylla has been at the Social Planning Council of The North
Okanagan since 2002. She is an asset to both our community
and this office. Twylla moved to Vernon with the idea of retiring,
but little did she know that her volunteer position would
soon turn into a permanent job position as Manager of the
Volunteer Bureau.
Twylla
is assisted by Joan Jacobson who also started
out as a volunteer program coordinator, but eventually acquired
a permanent part-time position.
COMMUNITY
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 
This program facilitates both the individuals who wish to
volunteer in the community and the non-profit organizations
who are in need of volunteers. Prospective volunteers are
asked to attend an Orientation
Session at which time current volunteer opportunities
are presented and discussed with the prospective volunteers.
SENIORS'
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Seniors have a wealth of knowledge and experience that can
be utilized to support the community whether it is teaching
younger individuals their crafts and trades or 'seniors helping
seniors'. Seniors are often referred to the Seniors Bureau
to offer their much needed assistance.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Interested in becoming
a volunteer? There are many ways to help—and
your help can make a real difference.
 
browse volunteer opportunities 
attend orientation session
register by filling out online form
or contacting our office
Twylla or phone 250 545-8572 to register today.
PLEE-Z-Z-Z-Z
'BEE' A VOLUNTEER!
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