Member Organization Directory 

 

Animal Welfare & Protection Heath Care
Arts & Culture Recreation
Community Service Special Events
Education Support Groups
Environmental Therapeutic Riding



Animal Welfare & Protection
Name: B.C.S.P.C.A.
Address: P.O. Box 1407 1565 Alberni Highway
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2H3
Telephone: (250) 248-3811 Fax: (250) 248-3050
E-mail: pqspca@island.net Website: http://www.spca.bc.ca/parksville/
Program Description: The protection of domestic, farm and wild animals.
Name: North Island Wildlife Recovery Association
Address: 1240 Leffler Road, Box 364
City: Errington Postal Code: V0R 1V0
Telephone: (250) 248-8534 Fax: (250) 248-1274
E-mail: niwra@nanaimo.ark.com Website: http://www.niwra.org
Program Description: Rehabilitation of ill, injured and orphaned wildlife.

Arts & Culture
Name: Milner Gardens
Address: 2179 Island Highway West, 
City: Qualicum Beach Postal Code: V9K 1G1
Telephone: (250) 752-8573 Fax: (250) 752-3826
E-mail: milnergardens@shaw.ca Website: www.milnergardens.org
Program Description: To preserve and enhance Milner Gardens and Woodland, to educate and inspire.
Name: Parksville & District Historical Society
Address: 1245 Island Highway East, PO Box 1452
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2H4
Telephone: (250) 248-6966 Fax: N/A
E-mail: parksvillemuseum@shaw.ca Website: N/A
Program Description: Collect, preserve and interpret the history of Parksville and District.
Name: Qualicum Beach Historical & Museum Society
Address: 587 Beach Rd
City: Qualicum Beach Postal Code: V9K 1K7
Telephone: (250) 752-5533 Fax: N/A
E-mail: museumqb@uniserve.com Website: N/A
Program Description: Collect, preserve and interpret the history of Qualicum Beach and surrounding area.  Running the Museum.

Community Service
Name: Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society
Address: P.O. Box 94, 2350 Alberni Hwy
City: Coombs Postal Code: V0R 1M0
Telephone: (250) 927-3923 Fax: (250) 248-4131
E-mail: jamie@arrowsmithcommunity.ca Website: http://arrowsmithcommunity.ca
Program Description: ACES is an organization that supports community activities and services for all Arrowsmith residents; Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, Whiskey Creek, and Meadowood.  We invite you to get involved, we always need help on a short-term, medium and long-term basis with programs, special events and ongoing activities.  You can contact us, please leave a message and we will refer you to the people in charge.  If you have interest in these, please feel free to contact our Activity Coordinator:  Jamie Black.
Name: Arrowsmith Search and Rescue
Address: 3237 Alberni Highway
City: Qualicum Beach Postal Code: V9K 1Y6
Telephone: (250) 752-7774 Fax: (250) 752-7774
E-mail: Website: http://www.asar.ca
Program Description: Train and support Search and Rescue volunteers in the Parksville/Qualicum area.  Provide volunteer Ground Search and Rescue services when requested by the RCMP and Provincial Emergency Program.  Supply and maintain equipment for these volunteers.  Provide volunteer outdoor education programs for the public.
Name: Career Centre
Address: P.O. Box 1362  #110-198 East Island Hwy
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2H3
Telephone: (250) 248-3205 Fax: (250) 248-4154
E-mail: info@careercentre.org Website: http://www.careercentre.org/
Program Description: The Career Centre is a project of the Central Vancouver Island Job Opportunities Building Society (CVIJOBS), a non-profit Society that provides free, personalized work and career related services to residents of the Parksville/Qualicum area.  Services include self-serve resources, group workshops, individual employment and career assistance. To satisfy career development needs, we offer interest and ability assessments, self-employment and business information, educational options, a career development and job search library with books, magazines, newspapers, videotapes and more. Free faxing, photocopying, work related Internet access, and telephone messaging services will support your job search. As a service for our clients, local employers are encouraged to advertise job openings using our complimentary job posting service.

Our hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Name: District 69 Family Resource Association
Address: 181 Sunningdale Rd W
City: Qualicum Beach Postal Code: V9K 1K7
Telephone: (250) 752-6766 Fax: (250) 752-6730
E-mail: info@d69fra.org Website: http://d69fra.org/
Program Description: Provide early intervention, counseling, support and educational services.
Name: Oceanside Emergency Social Services (ESS) Disaster Response
Address: P.O. Box 1390, 132 E Jensen Ave.
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2H3
Telephone: (250) 954-3411 Fax: (250) 248-6650
E-mail: oess@uniserve.ca Website: http://city.parksville.bc.ca?
Program Description: ESS is considered "The Heart of Disaster Response" wherein a preplanned emergency response program that consists of dedicated volunteers and partner community organizations share a common goal of assisting people in an emergency. It is designed to provide basic food, shelter, clothing, counseling, and support services during and after a disaster considered essential for the immediate and continuing well-being of persons affected.
Name: Oceanside Kidfest
Address: P.O. Box 64
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2G3
Telephone: (250) 248-3252 Fax: (250) 248-3159
E-mail: readymar@telus.net Website: http://www.kidfest.ca/
Program Description: A fun-filled one day family event held in August for children of all ages!  Minimal volunteer time needed as most volunteers are for the day of the event only.
Name: Parksville & District Association for Community Living
Address: P.O. Box 578,  118 McMillan Street
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2G6
Telephone: (250) 248-3131 Fax: (250) 248-4774
E-mail: mjanzen@shawcable.com Website:
Program Description: The Association for Community Living is an organization that advocates for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families to ensure justice, rights and opportunities in all areas of their lives.
Name: Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce
Address: P.O. Box 99, 1275 E Island Highway
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2G3
Telephone: (250) 248-3613 Fax: (250) 248-5210
E-mail: info@chamber.parksville.bc.ca Website: http://www.chamber.parksville.bc.ca/
Program Description: A non-profit organization comprised of businesses, professionals, residents and other community groups working together to ensure a healthy economic and socio-economic base to benefit the entire community.
Name: Parksville Downtown Business Association
Address: P.O. Box 275, 14 - 125 McCarter Street
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2G4
Telephone: (250) 248-8079 Fax: (250) 248-6308
E-mail: info@parksvillebia.com Website:
Program Description: A non-profit organization comprised of businesses, professionals, residents and other community groups working together to ensure a healthy economic and socio-economic base to benefit the entire community.
Name: Society of Organized Services
Address: P.O. Box 898, 245 West Hirst Ave
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2G9
Telephone: (250) 248-2093  ext. 230 Fax: (250) 248-8433
E-mail: volunteer@sosd69.com Website: http://www.sosd69.com/
Program Description: Provide a variety of programs and services to community residents and supporting our community partners to make District 69 a healthier, happier place to live, work and raise a family.
Education
Name: Building Learning Together
Address: 499 West Island Highway
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 1C7
Telephone: (250) 248-4041 Fax:  (250) 954-3027
E-Mail: writeplace@shaw.ca Website: www.sd69.bc.ca
Program Description: To enhance children's development (pre-birth - 6yrs) by supporting strong family relationships and community capacity through effective learning opportunities.
Name: Vancouver Island University Elder College
Address: c/o Adult & Continuing Education, 900 5th Street
City: Nanaimo Postal Code: V9R 5S5
Telephone: (250) 740-6322 Fax: (250) 740-6452
E-mail: godwind@mala.ca Website: http://www.mala.ca\ccs
Program Description: Delivery of courses of interesting topics to members 55+ and younger partners.  No homework, no exams.
Name: Moorecroft Camp Society
Address: 1563 Stewart Rd
City: Nanoose Bay Postal Code: V9P 9E7
Telephone: (250) 468-7511 Fax: (250) 468-1867 
E-mail: moorecroftcamp@shaw.ca Website: http://www.moorecroft.net/
Program Description: To provide an opportunity for children, youth, and adults to interact, to have fun, and to grow in a warm, secure, Christian environment.
Environmental
Name: Mid-Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society
Address: P.O. Box 935
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2G9
Telephone: (250) 738-0232 Fax:
E-mail: auklet@shaw.ca Website: http://www.mvihes.bc.ca
Program Description: Promoting healthy watersheds, estuaries and shorelines from Lantzville to Deep Bay on Vancouver Island as well as on Lasqueti Island.  Coordinating restoration projects of various kinds.  We design and implement a variety of public education programs and conduct some fieldmapping work.
Health Care
Name: Canadian Cancer Society
Address: P.O. 1299, 172 W 2nd Ave
City: Qualicum Beach Postal Code: V9K 1T3
Telephone: (250) 752-3222 Fax: (250) 752-3230
E-mail: qbpks@bc.cancer.ca Website: http://www.bc.cancer.ca
Program Description: To support and assist persons with cancer, their families and care givers.
Name: Forward House Community Society
Address: 129 E Jensen Ave
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2T9
Telephone: (250) 954-0785 Fax: (250) 954-0735
E-mail: forwardhouse@bcsupernet.com Website: http://www.forwardhouse.com/
Program Description: Provide adults in District 69 who have mental issues varied and meaningful opportunities to develop, support and enhance independent life skills within the partnership model.
Name: M.S. Society of Canada
Address: 200-1585 Bowen Road
City: Nanaimo Postal Code: V9S 1G4
Telephone: (250) 754-6321

1-888-844-2047

 Fax: (250) 754-2540
E-mail: info.centralisland@mssociety.ca Website: http://www.mssociety.ca/centralisland
Program Description: To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
Name: Nanaimo Lifeline
Address: 1200 Dufferin Crescent
City: Nanaimo Postal Code: V9S 2B7
Telephone: (250) 753-3566 (250) 248-2332 ext. 3208 Fax: (250) 755-7947
E-mail: lifeline.nanaimo@viha.ca Website: http://www.bclifeline.com/nanaimo/
Program Description: A personal response service that lets you summon help anytime of the day or night - even if you can't speak.  All you have to do is press your personal help button, worn on a wristband or pendant.
Name: Qualicum Manor
Address: 124 E. Fourth Ave
City: Qualicum Beach Postal Code: V9K 1N6
Telephone: (250) 752-1262 Fax: (250) 752-1260
E-mail: qualicummanor@shaw.ca Website: N/A
Program Description: A residential and assisted living facility.
Name: VIHA:  Eagle Park Health Care Facility
Address: P.O. Box 940, 777 Jones St
City: Qualicum Beach Postal Code: V9K 2L9
Telephone: (250) 248-8353 or 752-7075 Fax: (250) 248-8388 or 752-8316
E-mail: Kathy.Eliasen@viha.ca Website: http://www.viha.ca/
Program Description: Provides volunteer support to residents and programs in long term care facilities and to community based programs and services.
Name: VIHA: Oceanside Community Care Services
Address: c/o Trillium Lodge, P.O. Box 940,  401 Moilliet Street
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2G9
Telephone: (250) 248-8353 Fax: (250) 248-8388
E-mail: Kathy.Eliasen@viha.ca Website: http://www.viha.ca/
Program Description: Provides volunteer support to residents in community-based programs and services.
Name: VIHA: Parksville Health Unit
Address: Box 1210, 249 W. Hirst Ave
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2H2
Telephone: (250) 248-2044 Fax: (250) 248-8624
E-mail: marie.cragg@viha.ca Website: http://www.viha.ca/
Program Description: Preventative services such as Weekly baby clinics.
Name: VIHA:  Trillium Lodge
Address: P.O. Box 940,  401 Moilliet Street
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2G9
Telephone: (250) 248-8353 Fax: (250) 248-8388
E-mail: Kathy.Eliasen@viha.ca Website: http://www.viha.ca/
Program Description: Provides volunteer support to residents and programs in long term care facilities.

Recreation
Special Events
Name: Oceanside Kidfest
Address: P.O. Box 64
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2G3
Telephone: (250) 248-3252 Fax: (250) 248-3159
E-mail: readymar@telus.net Website: http://www.kedfest.ca/
Program Description: A fun-filled one day family event held in August for children of all ages!  Minimal volunteer time needed as most volunteers are for the day of the event only.
Support Groups
Name: ALS Society
Address: #208 - 1600 West 6th Avenue
City: Vancouver Postal Code: V6J 1R3
Telephone: (604) 685-0737 Fax: (604) 685-0725
E-mail: volunteer@alsbc.ca Website: http://www.alsbc.ca/
Program Description: Providing support to A.L.S. patients, their families and care givers.
Name: Central VI Crisis Society
Address: P.O. Box 1118
City: Nanaimo Postal Code: V9R 6E7
Telephone: (250) 753-2495 Fax: (250) 753-2475
E-mail: info@cvics.ca Website: http://www.cvics.ca/
Program Description: Provide non-judgmental emotional support, crisis and suicide intervention services and community resource information.
Name: Parksville & District 69 White Cane Club
Address: 1572 Marine Circle
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 1Y5
Telephone: (250) 757-9938 Fax: N/A
E-mail: gilmour_katherine@yahoo.ca Website: N/A
Program Description: A support group for the blind and visually impaired, providing social activities.
Name: Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon
Address: 401-495 Dunsmuir St
City: Nanaimo Postal Code: V9R 6B9
Telephone: (250) 754-7574 Fax: (250) 754-5275
E-mail: mbenvin@hsf.bc.ca Website: http://www.heartandstroke.bc.ca
Program Description: To improve the understanding, prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke.
Name: Multiple Sclerosis Society Central Island Chapter
Address: P.O. Box 304, Station A
City: Nanaimo Postal Code: V9R 5L3
Telephone: (250) 754-6321 or 1-800-844-2047 Fax: (250) 754-2540
E-mail: info.centralisland@mssociety.ca Website: http://www.mssociety.ca/chapters/centralisland
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Therapeutic Riding
Name: Errington Therapeutic Riding Association
Address: P.O. Box 462
City: Parksville Postal Code: V9P 2G6
Telephone: (250) 248-2802 Fax: N/A
E-mail: etrainfo@shaw.ca Website: http://islandpages.com/etra/
Program Description: This group offers horseback riding instruction to the physically, mentally and emotionally challenged people from the Oceanside area. The program is offered at Arbutus Meadows.

 

 

OCEANSIDE VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION
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