Volunteerism

VOLUNTEERISM refers to the organized activities of volunteers working with community organizations and governments. Volunteering has been a part of the BC ECONOMY since the arrival of European settlers in the 19th century. After firefighting and security concerns were met, concerned citizens organized churches, schools, civic government and systems for the delivery of health care and social services. Recreation, sport and cultural organizations soon followed. Activist volunteers initiated trade...

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