Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of Oaklands Community Association and help to make Oaklands a vibrant, growing community that meets the needs of its residents, businesses and visitors. 

If you are looking for experience in building community, neighbourhood development, project planning, event planning or event day volunteering you might enjoy one of our wide variety of volunteer roles.

If you are interested in volunteering at Oaklands, please fill out our application here and send it to reception@oaklandsca.com

Oaklands Pantry: Saturdays, 10am - 1pm

Oaklands Breakfast Club: School Days, 7:30am - 9:30am

COVID-19 OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT

• Visit Volunteer Victoria for a wide range of volunteer opportunities and resources for doing it safely! 
• Offer assistance, or respond to specific requests on the COVID-19 Coming Together Facebook Page. (Here is the Oaklands Pod.
• Check in on seniors in the community by phone. Schedule regular check ins with seniors, and ask if they are in need of groceries, prescriptions, or conversation. 
• Drop off food, or make a financial donation to the Mustard Seed. 
• Make a donation to Our Place. 
• The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness has created a webpage to collect information about supporting vulnerable populations, such as Victoria's homeless and street involved community members.
• Volunteer to be an online tutor with the Victoria Literacy Connection.
• Take part in the Art Gallery of Victoria's Listener-in-Residence program.
• Register with BC211 to offer your support to seniors in your community.
• Volunteer at Topaz Park - contact volunteerstopaz@victoriahomelessness.ca
• Donate blood.
• Volunteer with TAPS to help folks apply for COVID-19 financial supports.
• Help the Food Eco District install a My FED Farm free garden to those financially impacted by COVID-19. 
• Email community@oaklandsca.com to add your name to the list of community members who can be called on to provide support.