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Vision & Mission & Goals

VOCBC Vision
We will be leaders 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.

VOCBC Mission
To maximize the impact of the contributions of volunteers and voluntary organizations in British Columbia.

VOCBC Goals
VOCBC will serve as a welcome and necessary addition to the sector and not be seen as replacing nor unnecessarily duplicating the work of existing organizations.

  • To create and sustain a body that will promote and unite voluntary organizations
  • To promote organizational excellence in the voluntary sector
  • To promote and advance research efforts in the voluntary sector
  • To encourage the capacity within voluntary organizations for planning, analysis and policy development
  • To work together with the public and private sector in policy development and planning
  • To facilitate dialogue on voluntary sector issues, community trends and socio-economic needs in BC communities
  • To provide informed advice to government partners on policy issues and future directions

Core Values
We operate in a way that is:

  • Promoting excellence
  • Pro-active
  • Inclusive
  • Respectful
  • Collaborative
  • Transparent and accountable
  • Cognizant of the diversity among us
  • Celebratory of our successes and strengths