Resources for Volunteers
June 26th, 2023
Dear Care BC volunteers,
It is with regret that I am writing to advise of Vicki’s resignation from Care BC’s Volunteer Program Manager position effective Friday, June 30, 2023.
Vicki has served in this role for more than 10 years, during which time she has developed meaningful working relationships with the volunteers and staff within Meals on Wheels and at the Family Respite Centre, in support of the significant community services provided by these programs. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Vicki very much for her commitment to recruiting and managing the Volunteer Program, and offer her our best wishes in all her future endeavours. Until a replacement can be identified, please be advised of the following, after June 30:
Western Meals on Wheels Volunteers:
Joanne Yau, the North Shore MOW Coordinator, will be your point of contact (days off, scheduling, concerns, etc.). Joanne can be reached at wmowvolunteer@carebc.ca and 604-733-9177 x 107.
Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) Volunteers:
Patrick Tse & Bianca Cheung will continue to schedule volunteers for CMOW. They may be contacted at cmow@carebc.ca and 604-781-0929.
North Shore Meals on Wheels Volunteers:
Joanne will be available at nsmow@carebc.ca and 604-922-3414.
Family Respite Centre (FRC) Volunteers:
The FRC Activity Coordinator, Jill Stobbart, will be your contact at stobbartj@carebc.ca and 604-327-9525 extension 4.
If you have any new volunteer referrals, please connect with Cindy Lui at luic@carebc.ca or 604-733-9177 x 107.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Inge Schamborzki
Executive Director, Care BC
It is with regret that I am writing to advise of Vicki’s resignation from Care BC’s Volunteer Program Manager position effective Friday, June 30, 2023.
Vicki has served in this role for more than 10 years, during which time she has developed meaningful working relationships with the volunteers and staff within Meals on Wheels and at the Family Respite Centre, in support of the significant community services provided by these programs. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Vicki very much for her commitment to recruiting and managing the Volunteer Program, and offer her our best wishes in all her future endeavours. Until a replacement can be identified, please be advised of the following, after June 30:
Western Meals on Wheels Volunteers:
Joanne Yau, the North Shore MOW Coordinator, will be your point of contact (days off, scheduling, concerns, etc.). Joanne can be reached at wmowvolunteer@carebc.ca and 604-733-9177 x 107.
Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) Volunteers:
Patrick Tse & Bianca Cheung will continue to schedule volunteers for CMOW. They may be contacted at cmow@carebc.ca and 604-781-0929.
North Shore Meals on Wheels Volunteers:
Joanne will be available at nsmow@carebc.ca and 604-922-3414.
Family Respite Centre (FRC) Volunteers:
The FRC Activity Coordinator, Jill Stobbart, will be your contact at stobbartj@carebc.ca and 604-327-9525 extension 4.
If you have any new volunteer referrals, please connect with Cindy Lui at luic@carebc.ca or 604-733-9177 x 107.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Inge Schamborzki
Executive Director, Care BC
June 2023:
May 2023:
We remind everyone to be prepared for extreme heat - drink lots of water, stay cool, and check on elderly loved ones and neighbours. Check out resources available in your municipalities and listen to the news for other helpful tips to stay cool. Click on the thumbnails below for information from the City of Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver.
Thank you Meals on Wheels volunteers for performing informal safety checks on all our clients; make sure you look for signs of heat exhaustion amongst yourselves and encourage everyone to drink lots of water! Stay cool!
Thank you Meals on Wheels volunteers for performing informal safety checks on all our clients; make sure you look for signs of heat exhaustion amongst yourselves and encourage everyone to drink lots of water! Stay cool!
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January 2023:
Please remember to submit your 2022 mileage reimbursement forms (found below, under "Quick Links") by Jan. 31, 2023.
Thanks for staying safe and healthy (for yourselves and our clients)! As a reminder:
Proof of double vaccination for COVID -19 is still required for all new MOW volunteers (Vancouver Coastal Health recognizes Care BC as a health services provider because we support vulnerable clients).
Wearing a mask and physical distancing is no longer required, but highly recommended. Washing your hands and/or using hand sanitizer between each delivery is highly recommended. We have hand sanitizer supplies available if needed.
Please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Do not volunteer (or visit our office) when you are not feeling well. Please let the office know ASAP when a replacement is needed for your route.
Thanks for staying safe and healthy (for yourselves and our clients)! As a reminder:
Proof of double vaccination for COVID -19 is still required for all new MOW volunteers (Vancouver Coastal Health recognizes Care BC as a health services provider because we support vulnerable clients).
Wearing a mask and physical distancing is no longer required, but highly recommended. Washing your hands and/or using hand sanitizer between each delivery is highly recommended. We have hand sanitizer supplies available if needed.
Please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Do not volunteer (or visit our office) when you are not feeling well. Please let the office know ASAP when a replacement is needed for your route.
June 2021
Employer-Supported Volunteerism and Volunteer Grants
Did you know that as an employee that you may be entitled to take your volunteer hours to your employer and convert them to a charitable grant donation for Care BC’s Meals on Wheels program? A number of companies also include retiree volunteers in their Volunteer Grant Programs.
How can you make this happen? It’s as simple as inquiring with your employer and submitting an application to their Volunteer Grant Program! The following are just some of the many corporations who offer volunteer grants in recognition of volunteer hours:
How can you make this happen? It’s as simple as inquiring with your employer and submitting an application to their Volunteer Grant Program! The following are just some of the many corporations who offer volunteer grants in recognition of volunteer hours:
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Employer / Employee Match Programs
If you would like to make a donation to Care BC in support of our Meals on Wheels program, your employer may have a matching donation program that may double your donation impact. Please check with your company to see if they have a match program!
Volunteer Policies and Procedures
All volunteers of the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) should be aware of policies and procedures created to ensure the volunteer experience is mutually beneficial to both Care BC and the people who devote their time to our cause. Please see below for our various volunteer policies. Feel free to e-mail or call 604-733-9177 ext.107 if you have any questions or concerns about these policies.
Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure
Concerns Complaints Procedure
Dismissal Policy and Procedure
Respectful Environment Policy
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Complaint Form
Meals on Wheels (MOW)
Client Who Has Fallen, Requiring Medical Assistance Policy and Procedure
Dress Code Policy - Meals on Wheels
Safe Working Conditions Policy and Procedure - Meals on Wheels
Reimbursement Policy and Procedure - Meals on Wheels (see also "Volunteer Reimbursement Form(s)" under Quick Links)
Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure
Concerns Complaints Procedure
Dismissal Policy and Procedure
Respectful Environment Policy
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Complaint Form
Meals on Wheels (MOW)
Client Who Has Fallen, Requiring Medical Assistance Policy and Procedure
Dress Code Policy - Meals on Wheels
Safe Working Conditions Policy and Procedure - Meals on Wheels
Reimbursement Policy and Procedure - Meals on Wheels (see also "Volunteer Reimbursement Form(s)" under Quick Links)
Quick Links:
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Handbook - updated Winter 2022
Volunteer mileage reimbursement forms - Please start a new document to track your 2023 mileage.
Western Meals on Wheels (WMOW) and Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) programs in Vancouver and Richmond
North Shore Meals on Wheels (NSMOW)
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NSMOW Volunteer Reimbursement Form (updated Jan. 2022)
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NSMOW Mileage Guide (updated Jan. 2022)
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Volunteer Newsletters
Click the link below for the latest edition of the Volunteer Newsletter.
Spring 2023 MOW Volunteer Newsletter
Spring 2023 MOW Volunteer Newsletter
Our clients say 'Thanks!'
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From time to time we receive notes from our grateful clients. Please see below for some of their thoughtful messages. And remember that Care BC thanks you too for all you do!
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