Our Volunteer Program Manager, Suzanne Liddle, recently had her submission on the 'Risks and Perceived  Risks of Being a Meals on Wheels Volunteer' published in the Canadian Journal of Volunteer Resources Management. You can read the full article below. To find out more about becoming a Meals on Wheels Volunteer, please contact Suzanne at liddles@carebc.ca or (604) 733-9177 ext 107.

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April 23, 2013

Outstanding Meals on Wheels Volunteers and Staff Recognized for Long Term Service

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – On Wednesday April 24th, the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) will recognize their amazing volunteers and staff for outstanding long-term service, in line with events surrounding National Volunteer Week.  This year we are pleased to recognize six volunteers with over 20 years of service to Western and Chinese Meals on Wheels in Vancouver and Richmond (four at 20 years and one at 25 and 30 years respectively).

Vice President of Care BC’s Board, Doug Purdie, will be hosting the pin and certificate ceremony.  The Honourable Judith Guichon, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and Care BC Executive Director, Dr. Inge Schamborzki will also be in attendance.

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February 28, 2012

Chinese Meals on Wheels Urgently Recruiting Vancouver Volunteers - Cantonese or Mandarin speaking driving volunteers needed

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – Chinese Meals on Wheels is urgently seeking driving, Cantonese and/or Mandarin speaking volunteers to help deliver meals to Vancouver residents at risk of malnutrition or social isolation.

Increased demand for Meals on Wheels services and decreased availability during the winter months creates the need to recruit more volunteers to prevent potential shortcomings in service.

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April 11, 2011

Outstanding Meals on Wheels Volunteers and Staff Recognized for Long Term Service

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – On Wednesday, April 13th, the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) will recognize their amazing volunteers and staff for outstanding long term service, in line with events surrounding National Volunteer Week. This year there will be one volunteer honoured for 40 years of service to Meals on Wheels in Vancouver and Richmond.