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Volunteerism builds spirit, bottom line and employability

By Gilian ⋅ August 23, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Hi there, folks!  Yesterday I was drawn in (or perhaps out) by the afternoon’s gorgeous weather and took a walk down Robson street to breathe it in.  Amongst the rows of newspaper boxes on the sidewalk, the Empoyment Paper box caught my eye; in particular, the front-page headline on the paper displayed in its window.
Volunteerism [...]

Networking Tips for Shy People

By Gilian ⋅ August 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Networking is a powerful way of finding the opportunities you’re looking for.  However, you don’t necessarily need to be the most outgoing, extroverted person in the room to succeed at it.  Although this article is entitled “Tips for Shy Techies” the article definitely applies to anyone who might want to brush up on schmoozing.  Click [...]

Relaunched

By Gilian ⋅ June 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

After several months of hiatus, the Options: Surrey Community Services volunteer blog is now undergoing a huge top-to-bottom overhaul.  Our objective here is to provide a platform on which all volunteers can share their experiences and encourage volunteerism in BC.  (Find out how you can contribute by getting in contact with us.)   In the [...]

The Family Mentoring Program

By Gilian ⋅ May 28, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Surrey Community Services offers a Family Mentoring program to families living in Surrey. The Family Mentoring program provides parents with a positive role model for support, assistance, advocacy and guidance.
Families can be referred to the program by child and family services providers in Surrey and through programs funded by the Ministry of Children and Family [...]

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