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Registration Now Open for The Salvation Army Sharing Christmas Food & Toy Program
November 08, 2016 - 5:03 PM

The Salvation Army offers their annual Sharing Christmas Food & Toy Program within the Central Okanagan and looks to the community for continued support as demand increases.
Where to volunteer in Kamloops this week
February 25, 2016 - 12:33 PM
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Feb. 4 to 11
February 05, 2016 - 10:00 AM

AIM Foundation
Special Events Coordinators - The volunteers will coordinate special events utilizing the Event Outline and under the direction of the TNC Executive Assistant. This volunteer opportunity will develop and utilize your Public Relations, Business Contacts, Social Media, Volunteer Training, Orientation and Team building skills. 19+ to volunteer. Upcoming Special Events: Richard Wagamese Storytelling Gala Friday February 12, 2016. dawn.AIMfoundation@gmail.com
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Dec. 10 to 17
December 11, 2015 - 10:48 AM

Canadian Cancer Society
Gift Wrapping Volunteers – This December the local Kamloops Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will be providing Gift Wrap by Donation at Aberdeen Mall for the entire month. As you can imagine, it takes hundreds of volunteers to make this program successful. We need your help! Donations of time are just as valuable as donations of money, and we would be so grateful for a gift of your time for a four-hour shift.
Vernon food drive a big success
September 24, 2015 - 1:50 PM

VERNON - Thank you Vernon! It has been an exciting week for The Salvation Army House of Hope food bank and another successful annual fall food drive.
Save-On-Foods annual community food drive
September 14, 2015 - 6:30 AM

VERNON - Save-On-Foods and A1 Bus Ltd are teaming up with The Salvation Army House of Hope Food Bank to ensure that no families go hungry this fall by hosting a week long food drive September 14 to 19.
Volunteer Highlights for Aug. 13 to 20
August 14, 2015 - 12:00 PM

Western Canada Theatre
VW Turtle River Race Ticket Seller - Volunteers are needed to help Western Canada Theatre raise funds by selling raffle tickets for our 14th Annual VW Turtle River Race. Responsibilities include tracking the number of tickets sold during shifts, handling monies, documenting sales, and reporting to the fundraising coordinator. Volunteers should have good communication and numeracy skills. Event day is Sun. Sept. 20. 19+ to volunteer.
Salvation Army continues support for Rutland fire victims
July 24, 2013 - 3:19 PM

Kelowna, British Columbia | July 24, 2013 – The Salvation Army is continuing to support the families affected by the recent Rutland Apartment fires.
Located at the Salvation Army Church at 1480 Sutherland Avenue, the Salvation Army Kelowna will continue to provide assistance in the form of clothing, household items and furniture during the following hours:
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