Volunteer Nanaimo is a registered charity (Charitable Tax Number: 11905 0862 RR0001) offering the following services:
▪ Identifies needs for volunteers within the community
▪ Stimulates volunteer efforts to address local priority needs
▪ Recruits, interviews and places volunteers with local organizations who use
volunteers to provide services
▪ Consults with agencies about volunteer requirements and management
▪ Maintains a database of volunteers who participate in VN lead projects and
community special events (fairs, fundraisers, etc.)
▪ Provides volunteer recruitment presentations (Newcomers club, schools,
universities, associations, etc.)
▪ Offers a drop-in centre for individuals wanting to volunteer and for volunteers
checking for new and interesting events and encourages the concept of
volunteerism
▪ Takes an active role in the community social planning process
▪ Administers a volunteer program (Youthnetwork) that encourages participation in
various community events by young people between the ages of 11 and 18.