Peninsula Crossroads Community Justice Program

A community-based initiative developed by volunteers with the support of several local institutions and guidelines from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Saanich Peninsula Community Response Network

A group of people and organizations who come together in the community and coordinate support and assistance for adults experiencing abuse, neglect or self-neglect.

Sidney Single Seniors

A Saanich Peninsula social group that comes together to participate in activities such as weekly walks, dining out, shopping, coffee groups, bowling, darts, etc.

Information and Referral

SHOAL Centre Reception Desk volunteers handle queries from both walk-in traffic and phone calls. An abundance of written material is available at SHOAL Centre.

Senior Peer Counselors

We offer the services of a trained peer counselor, who will respect your need for privacy and for doing things your way. There is no fee for this service. A counselor can see you at your home or meet with you in an appropriate place. The Provincial body of Senior Peer Counselors of British Columbia trains all of these volunteers.

Medical Drives

Volunteers provide rides to medical appointments. At least three business days notice is required, but we will also attempt to find drivers for emergency cases.

Youth Employment Program

Youths aged 14 to 18 years who are attending School District No. 63 are eligible.

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Phone: 250-656-5537 ext. 118

Thrift Shops

Beacon Community Services has six volunteer-staffed Thrift Shops located throughout the Saanich Peninsula and Victoria. Funds raised by Beacon Thrift Shops support many vital community programs. Click here for more information.

Phone: 250-656-3511

Companionship Walks

Volunteers who enjoy walking and talking are available on a regular basis to provide companionship to those primarily on their own.

Income Tax Return Preparation

Volunteers are trained through Revenue Canada's Community Volunteer Tax Program. They assist those on limited income, such as single persons and families.

Assisting Clients with Children

Volunteers help support certain Beacon Child, Youth and Family Services and are occasionally asked to help an individual parent with their child or children on a short-term basis.

Friendly Visits

Volunteers are available for regular home visits to people who are primarily on their own and isolated and, on occasion, to drive that person for an outing.

Advocacy

Volunteers offer assistance when possible to help resolve difficult situations, assist with completing forms to access government services and may help with financial debt.

Reassurance Phone Calls

Volunteers check in with you by phone on a daily or weekly basis.

Special Projects and Events at SHOAL Centre

Volunteers are always needed to assist in areas such as the Tuck Shop, Assisted Living (working with the Activities Coordinator), the Annual SHOAL Centre Craft Fair and Bake Sale, or wherever a helping hand is needed.

Handy Person

This program provides handy people to complete small home repairs for those who cannot afford the services of a professional. Clients may need to provide for the cost of supplies.