Alzheimer Society of BC

Family Caregiver Series (Cantonese): Two full day sessions on Sat, Nov 19 and Sat, Nov 26. This series is for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. Learn about dementia, practical coping strategies, and early planning. Admission is free but registration is required. Please call 604-687-8299 or 604-279-7120, or email for more info. Full details online.

For information about support groups, education and volunteer opportunities in English, please contact 604-238-7390.

For information about support groups, education and volunteer opportunities in Cantonese and Mandarin, please contact 604-279-7120.

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Canadian Hemochromatosis Society

We need volunteers for different small projects in our Richmond office. Please contact 604-279-7135 for more information or send your resume to office@toomuchiron.ca or 604-279-7138.

We always need good board members as volunteers. For more info, please call 604-279-7135.


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CHIMO Crisis Services

Crisis Lines: Helpline providing emotional support and information for people in distress from 8:00am until midnight daily. Crisis Line 604-279-7070.

Newcomer Assistance Centres: Support immigrants in transitioning to life in Canada.

Outreach & Advocacy Service: Responds to a range of issues including immigration, income assistance, pensions, housing, disabilities, mental health and family violence. Provides support, information and connection to community resources.

Pro Bono Law Clinics: Lawyers provide free legal advice for those who cannot afford representation. Clinics cover family, immigration, civil, criminal, and personal injury law.

Counselling Services: For children, youth, women and adults in crisis.

Surviving Suicide Support Group - every other Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm. Call Jun Zhong at 604-270-7077.

Crisis Lines: Helpline providing emotional support and information for people in distress from 8:00am until midnight daily. Crisis Line 604-279-7077.

Nova Transition House: Safe temporary shelter and supports for women escaping family violence and their children.

Community Engagement & Education: Elementary school students build skills and resiliency through interactive presentations and workshops. High school students acquire skills to manage stress, prevent suicide, prevent dating violence, and support their peers. Contact Clay Tang 604-270-4435 or ctang@chimocrisis.com.

Volunteer with CHIMO! Intensive training prepares you for volunteering with CHIMO's Outreach & Advocacy Service, Crisis Lines and Community Education. Contact Jean Fisher at 604-270-4435 or volunteer@chimocrisis.com.

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Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Richmond GROW Project: in partnership with Metro Vancouver Housing, is providing an opportunity for residents of Richmond Alderwood Place to participate. The GROW project promotes healthy and sustainable living through gardening and cooking, and the goal of the project is to empower residents to develop healthy, sustainable, and fulfilling lifestyles. Please call 604-279-7100 for more information.

Nobody's Perfect Program: parenting program available to parents with children under 5 years old. Childcare available. For information or registration, please call 604-279-7100.

Richmond Family Friend Program: matches a volunteer with an immigrant family who is feeling isolated and experiencing stress related to raising a child under 5 years of age. The program allows each volunteer to act as a companion and support person for the family, and to provide friendship, mentorship, and practical and emotional support. The program also helps participants connect with other valuable services offered in the community. Please call 604-279-7100 for more information.

Victim Services Program: Provides support and guidance to people who reside in Richmond or are involved with the Richmond RCMP, and who have been abused in intimate relationship, sexually and or physically assaulted/abused. Service is also available to non-offending family members. Please call 604-279-7100 for more information.

Chinese Mother and Preschool Program: Free Program available to recent immigrants to Canada with children under 5 years old. Call 604-279-7100 to register or for more information.

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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

The Heart and Stroke Foundation has the following exciting volunteer opportunities: door to door canvassers, captains and zone leaders; Health Fair volunteers; Jump Rope for Heart School Ambassadors; Fit for Heart Community Coordinators; Big Bike Community Ambassadors; Marketing and Promotions Assistants, and Office and Delivery volunteers. Visit our website for more details.

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Multicultural Helping House Society

The Richmond Chapter of the Multicultural Helping House Society is now open at the Richmond Caring Place. Suite 275, 7000 Minoru Blvd. Phone/Fax: 604-270-0160 or visit www.helpinghouse.org for more details. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri from 10am to 4pm.

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Richmond Caring Place Society

The Richmond Caring Place Society is looking for a volunteer to coordinate tenant events and to create connections between tenant agencies in order to maximize their ability to serve clients and residents of Richmond. The Tenant Outreach Coordinator would support the Communications Committee of the RCPS Board and report to the Chair of the Communications Committee. The role would contribute to a caring and collaborative culture at the RCP. Time committment would be 10-15 hours per month for a minimum of 1 year. Please direct your interest in this role via email to Sandy McIntosh, Administrative Manager.

You are invited to the Annual General Meeting of the RCPS on Thur, Nov 24. Registration at 6:00pm, meeting at 6:30pm. Special Guest Presenter: Catherine Ludgate, Manager, Community Investment, Vancity, "Social Purpose Real Estate as a Sustainable Strategy". Please RSVP to 604-279-7000 or via email by Thur, Nov 17.

Caring Place board meets every 4th Thursday of the month.

Meeting room rentals available. Please call 604-279-7001 for pricing and availability.

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Richmond Hospice Association

New Volunteers Welcome! Please call the office at 604-279-7140 to find out what volunteer positions are available.

Richmond Hospice Association Hospice Training is available summer, fall and spring. Call 604-279-7140 for next session and more information.

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Richmond Multicultural Community Services

For more information about these programs, please call 604-279-7160

English Conversation Class – every Tuesday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm or Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for men and women of different cultures.

LEAD Program: Certificate program offered in partnership with the Pacific Immigrant Resources Society; designed to assist immigrant women gain confidence in their ability to participate in an English-speaking, Canadian context. Spring and Fall sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday for 14 weeks from 12:30pm to 2:30 pm.

Women's Group Meeting: Guest speakers cover a variety of topics important to women and their families; held every third week of the month from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

Volunteer Opportunities: Office receptionist and social events assistant positions available. Please join our Society to gain knowledge and experience in your community.

Settlement Services: Offered to newcomers in 12 languages, covering information on housing, health care, education, settlement, adaptation, transportation and much more.

Pre-employment Services: Facilitates career planning for newcomer clients, and liaises with participating employees and agencies in the community.

YES Program: Designed for youth 15-25 years old, who arrived in Canada in the last 5 years and are in need of settlement support. Provides job training, educational counseling, recreational and sports activities, access to computers and connection to the community.

Inclusive Community Programs: Annual Diversity Dialogue Conference, Workplace Diversity, Education Series, iamrichmond.ca Discussion Board, Rin3D (Diversity, Drama, Dialogue) Youth Program, Diversity Assessment Services. Programs are designed to assist newcomers, employers, youth, and residents to incorporate diversity and inclusion into their workplace or neighbourhood.

Safe Harbour: 2-hour training session designed to create an understanding of diversity, cover issues of inclusion/exclusion and provide participants insight into how diverse community members might experience living in their community.

Surfing Grannies: Certificate program offered in partnership with Microsoft Canada Development Centre. Free, basic computer classes for Seniors held over 6 consecutive Saturdays.

Chai at Chaupal: Free program for South Asians seniors to relax over tea, share ideas and discuss their opinions on various topics.


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Richmond Society for Community Living

Benefit of Possibilities... A Community Affair is the signature annual fundraising event for Richmond Society for Community Living. This year we are expanding the event to include a sit-down dinner in addition to treating our guests to live entertainment, and the opportunity to bid on silent and live auction items. Tickets are $75 each for the Nov 15^th event. Full details on our website.

Richmond HandyCrew Cooperative Do you need some help around your house or business? The Richmond HandyCrew Cooperative employs individuals with a developmental disability who have the desire and skill set to work. The RHCC provides training, education and employment opportunities for its members in Garden Maintenance, Painting, Minor Repairs, Light Carpentry, Home Maintenance, and Moving. Call NOW for your FREE ESTIMATE. 604-241-4113.

Sensory Focus Series This fall, the South Arm Community Centre and RCSL Supported Child Development Program are offering workshops for parents and caregivers. Events will feature Marc Landry, OT and will address topics such as Introduction to Brain Differences and Sensory Processing and Sensory Diet Strategies to Enhance Learning. Dates: Nov 3, 17, 24 and Dec 1. Call Llaesa Brownridge at 604-279-7014 for details.

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Richmond Women's Resource Centre

English Conversation: Classes run every Monday from 1-3 pm, from January 2011 to June 2011. There are no classes for July and August with classes resuming September 2011. For more details visit our website.

Hot Ink: Creative writing for teens begins January 2011. Call 604-279-7060 for details or visit our website.

Internet Access Program: Monday - Thursday. For more details visit our website.

Single Mothers' Support Group: We welcome you to join us to discuss single mothers' needs and concerns and provide moral support and information on available community services. This program runs Thursdays from 6-8 pm with child minding available. Details online.

French Speaking Women's Group: All French speaking women are invited to join. More details on our website.

Ivy Women's Cultural Group: Program now runs on Wednesdays. Build your confidence in this social support group. Details on our website.

Peer Support and Information and Referral: RWRC offers peer support in a private setting. This program allows women in the community an opportunity to share their difficulties with other women and seek the resources within their community. Support group details on our website.

Grandmothers' Support Group: This group meets every other Tuesday from 9:30 to Noon. Discuss the needs of seniors and plan activities. Please call 604-279-7060 or visit our website.

Career Assistance: Jennifer Gerves-Keen offers professional advice on interview skills and resume writing. Call to book an appointment or go online.

Computer Skills: Individualized computer classes in a classroom setting with computers. Internet training, keyboard skills, Word, Excel taught in weekly one hour classes. Workshope details on our website.


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Volunteer Richmond Information Services

Throughout November and December a wide range of community events are being held in support of the Richmond Christmas Fund. Visit our website to find out how you can get involved!