Oak Bay Volunteer Services

For over 45 years we have been providing one-to-one services to those in need in the municipality of Oak Bay, BC.

We pride ourselves in contributing to our community in a way that helps maintain and improve each client’s quality of life, ensuring Oak Bay residents can continue to live in the homes they love, receive assistance for maintaining independent living and are surrounded by a community that cares.

If you'd like to sign up for OBVS services, please give us a call at (250)595-1034.

 

See below for an announcement about the launch of our new Community Connector program!

Inquiries about the new Community Connector Program can be directed to:

connector@oakbayvolunteers.org or (672)974-232.

How We Help

Our services incorporate elements of companionship, transportation assistance, home maintenance, and income tax assistance, including:

Driver

Drives

We offer transportation assistance for clients who require drives to medical appointments, recreational activities, to run errands and to shop for essentials. Drives are provided from a client's home to a location in the community and back to ensure each client makes it safely to and from their destination. Vehicles can often accommodate walkers and wheelchairs.

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Visits

Volunteer visitors provide regular visits at a client’s home. Whether chatting over tea or playing a friendly game of cards, clients have the opportunity to connect with a caring volunteer for companionship. 

Care caller

Reassurance Phone Calls

Phone volunteers provide scheduled wellness check phone calls that ensure the health safety of a client who lives alone. Phone calls follow an emergency protocol to ensure the well-being of a client is maintained and should an emergency arise, a plan is in place to help that individual get the care he or she needs.

View All Services We Offer

 

New Program at OBVS:  Community Connector for Victoria

The Community Connector program for older adults in British Columbia is part of a provincial initiative, funded by the Government of BC and managed by United Way British Columbia, aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of adults 55+ through a holistic approach known as Social Prescribing. This program connects seniors to non-medical, community-based services and activities that address social isolation, frailty, and other factors affecting their quality of life.​​

What is Social Prescribing?

​Social prescribing is an approach to offering non-medical support that enables folks to identify, set and achieve personal health and wellness goals. A Community Connector helps to find appropriate local programs and services and provides regular check-ins to ensure clients are on track to improved health, wellbeing, and independence.​

Who and How This Program Can Help

Adults 55+ living in the area who could use a little help with...

  • Social Isolation and Loneliness
  • Finances or Housing
  • Getting Out and About
  • Emotional Wellbeing
  • Life Changing Events
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Loss of Confidence or Purpose
  • Healthy Lifestyle Choices
  • Accessing Benefits

Meet Our Community Connector

Emma Goulding | Community Connector Program Director

connector@oakbayvolunteers.org | 672-974-2323

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Emma has a deep passion for fostering strong, connected communities, she is dedicated to creating opportunities that bring people together and enrich lives. Emma holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa, and her interest in the field of aging has grown through her volunteer work, professional experience, and personal commitment to supporting older adults in aging with dignity and independence.

Let’s Work Together

Submit a referral below if you'd like to participate in our Community Connector program.

General Referral

Professional Referral