A week to celebrate community
This National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the volunteers who support newcomers across British Columbia. Volunteers show up with time, care, and commitment — often quietly, always meaningfully.
Thank you for igniting volunteerism in our communities.
Our impact (2025–26)
Last year, 418 volunteers contributed 18,830 hours across ISSofBC programs.
Where volunteers contributed their time
- Mentor: 4,486 hours
- Program delivery support: 3,739 hours
- Office administration: 3,404 hours
- Conversation circles (English practice): 2,296 hours
- Tax clinic: 2,114 hours
- Practicum students: 1,084 hours
- Community outreach / special events: 868 hours
- Support services (e.g., childminding, interpretation, translation): 564 hours
- Digital literacy coach: 164 hours
- Administration support (e.g., marketing): 111 hours
Total: 18,830 hours
Watch: two moments from the week
A newcomer and volunteer, Irina shares why volunteering matters — and how community grows step by step.
A client shares thanks to volunteers who supported them during a tax appointment — a reminder that steady support can ease stress and build confidence.
Thank you, volunteers
Thank you to Irina, Hussain Nasiri, Gol Pooneh Mohammadi, Swathi Kamath, Sholeh E. Javaheri, Jiho Song, Mirta Peyro, and Mahnaz Hesami, and to all the other amazing people who took the time to volunteer and support one another across ISSofBC programs.
Whether through mentoring, practicing English with newcomers, supporting community programs, assisting office teams, contributing to tax clinics, or showing up at events, your time and care strengthen services and build connection across communities in British Columbia.
We are grateful for the commitment, generosity, and steady presence you bring.
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There are many ways to get involved — whether you can give time weekly or occasionally.
Volunteer with ISSofBC: https://issbc.org/join-us/volunteer/#form
Please visit us at www.issbc.org
