The Voluntary Organizations Consortium of British
Columbia (VOCBC) is a network of provincial and coalition organizations
that involve volunteers in a wide variety of sectors: health, education,
social services, sport, recreation, arts, culture, multiculturalism,
aboriginal, disabilities, children/youth, business, environment
and others.
The vision of VOCBC is to be a leader in the promotion of a society
that recognizes the essential role, value and diversity of volunteers
in improving the quality of life in our province. We are bringing
together groups that do not normally come together. Thus, we hope
that by working together, we will maximize the impact of volunteers
and voluntary organizations in British Columbia.
Why do we need another organization?
In fact, the founders of VOCBC felt the same way - why create another
entity, when there are so many already? So the founders, decided
that, until otherwise decided, VOCBC will not be a separate organization,
but will be housed with Volunteer BC, which provides the administrative
support for the Consortium to function.
There is no other group in BC that brings together such a wide
range of voluntary organizations for a common purpose - strengthening
our individual and collective capacities for improving the quality
of life in our province.
How could my organization benefit from VOCBC?
Your organization will benefit by being in touch with sources of
"cutting edge information" on voluntary sector developments.
VOCBC intends to be a conduit for members on the latest in trends,
issues and developments, as well as a facilitator of information
exchange amongst members. As a member, you will be linked with peers
in other sectors - sectors with which you may not normally associate.
Thus, individual organizational capacity will be increased. As a
member, you will also be recognized as a leader in your field by
working with a broad diversity of groups to maximize the contribution
of volunteers and voluntary organizations in BC.
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