Event Recaps

On February 28th, 2026, we had the chance to come together at the Brunette River Conservation Area alongside Web of Life and the Stoney Creek Environment Committee for a community cleanup. It turned out to be one of our biggest events yet, with over 30 volunteers joining us to help care for this important natural space and the river that runs through it. From the start, the energy was amazing. Some volunteers even brought their own equipment: garbage pickers, buckets, trash b

At Captain Scott Legacy Society, Volunteer Wave is all about showing up where community connection and care come together in meaningful ways. One of our recent volunteer experiences took place at The Dugout, a welcoming living room space in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside that offers a safe and supportive environment for community members. For this event, our volunteers came together to turn rescued and donated food into something warm and nourishing: soup made with care, teamw

On February 15 and 22, we had the opportunity to return to Belkin House for another round of volunteering, and yes, it felt just as meaningful as ever. Although the tasks were familiar, kitchen duty and supporting the clothing drive, we brought the same energy and enthusiasm. There’s something special about returning to a place you know: the comfort of familiarity mixed with the excitement of new conversations and connections. Each visit reminds us that even when the tasks ar

Last year, Volunteer Wave members Jenny and Han stepped into leadership roles and launched a volunteer project within their school community. Blending their interests in crocheting, teaching, and animal welfare, they created a partnership between the Captain Scott Legacy Society’s Volunteer Wave program, the BC SPCA (British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) club, and crochet club at Killarney Secondary School. Together, they taught fellow students ho

At Captain Scott Legacy Society, we’re proud to partner with organizations that are making a real difference in our communities, and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank is one of them. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank plays an essential role in supporting individuals and families across the region by providing access to nutritious food and helping reduce food insecurity. Their work reaches thousands of people each month, ensuring that community members can access healthy food with

Saturday Bingo at Whole Way House’s Veterans Manor is an integral program that brings senior residents together week after week. While simple and routine on the surface, the program offers something deeply meaningful—it provides comfort, sparks joy, and helps combat loneliness for everyone involved, from residents and staff to volunteers. On February 7, 2026, the Volunteer Wave brought a group of all-new volunteers to Veterans Manor for a Saturday Bingo visit. Many volunteers

January 31, 2026 was another joyful Saturday Bingo day at Whole Way House’s Veterans Manor. As our Volunteer Wave members arrived to set up for an hour of friendly (and competitive!) Bingo, residents greeted us with jokes, smiles, and lively conversation. While volunteers arranged tables and chairs and prepared the room, staff shared how meaningful it was to have people show up and spend time with residents. We couldn’t agree more: presence matters. Once the games began, fami

Recently, we had the chance to spend the day at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary, working alongside their incredible team and supporting the care of over 480 cats who call the sanctuary home. We partnered with RAPS Cat Sanctuary to bring a group of volunteers out for a hands on day of support. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this place is something really special. You can just feel how much care goes into every single detail, and every cat there is truly looked after with so m

This winter, our team had the opportunity to return to Belkin House to support both kitchen duty and the clothing drive market on December 14, 21, and January 11, and 18. With a group of five to six volunteers each visit, we divided into two teams: one supporting the kitchen and the other running the clothing drive. In the kitchen, our volunteers assisted with making sandwiches, cutting vegetables and cakes, filling drinks, cleaning, and serving residents. With the great gui

On January 17 , our Volunteer Wave team had such a great time making soup for The Dugout in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside using the Watari Kitchen. We cooked up honey pork chipotle and potato soup and spent the shift chopping, stirring, and sharing laughs while putting together something warm and nourishing for people in the neighbourhood. The Dugout is a long‑standing charity and community space that supports residents of the Downtown Eastside. It is known as a “community li

The Volunteer Wave community kicked off the new year with an Arts and Crafts Party at Southview and Terrace Seniors Residence on January 3, 2026 . To make sure there was something for everyone, our volunteers hosted five different activity stations, allowing residents to participate at their own pace and comfort level. The stations included glass bottle painting, paper quilting, pointillism-inspired painting, a conversation table for non-crafty participants, and a live doodle

December was a busy month for our Volunteer Wave team, and we were so excited to spend it supporting a new community partner, Watari Counselling and Support Services. Located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Watari is a wellness centre and multipurpose community space built with the community for the community. Each month, hundreds of people rely on Watari for meals, food hampers, showers, laundry services, fresh haircuts, spaces to rest, counselling, public health support,

On December 13 , our Volunteer Wave team had an absolute blast spending the day with residents at Southview and Terrace Seniors Residence. We got to host a musical bingo session, featuring hit songs from the 50s all the way to the 90s. Our volunteers loved seeing the seniors sing along, laugh, and get competitive as the music played. It was such a fun way to bring people together and create a lively, joyful atmosphere. Supporting seniors is always meaningful, and events like

Looking back at December, one of our favourite parts of the holiday season was getting to volunteer with organizations that go all out to support families during Christmas. From toy sorting to gift wrapping, our Volunteer Wave team was busy helping make the season a little brighter. One of our Christmas highlights was volunteering at the Surrey Christmas Bureau Toy Depot on December 12 . Our volunteers helped organize shelves, sort and place toys, and support families as they

Volunteering at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank is always a highlight for our Volunteer Wave team. Whether we’re in Vancouver or Burnaby, it’s one of those places that reminds us why showing up for our community really matters. We volunteered on December 6, January 8, and January 15 , helping out with both food distribution and produce sorting. During distribution shifts, volunteers get to interact directly with community members while helping hand out food. These moments are

December 6, 2025 was a busy and meaningful day for the Volunteer Wave community. After one group of volunteers spent the morning packing and gift-wrapping over 60 Boxes of Hope for Whole Way House senior homes, a second, smaller group headed over to Veterans Manor in the afternoon to help run Saturday Bingo with residents. Our volunteer group included individuals who grew up in countries such as Romania and China, where bingo wasn’t a familiar classroom game. For them

On November 29, 2025, the Volunteer Wave community partnered once again with The Dugout to prepare nourishing meals for people who drop in each day for support and connection. Located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, The Dugout offers a safe and welcoming living room style space for community members experiencing homelessness, including those staying in nearby shelters. Visitors can stop by for coffee, water, snacks, washroom access, and a place to rest, watch TV, and feel a

On November 24, we once again visited The Salvation Army Belkin House to support both the kitchen team and the ongoing clothing drive. Although we had only 5 volunteers to cover both tasks, everyone worked together with great teamwork and positivity to deliver the best experience possible for the residents. We are especially grateful for Olive and Alvin, who warmly accommodated and supported us throughout the entire visit. For kitchen support, two of our three volunteers were

After many months of teamwork, The Dugout and our Volunteer Wave community are finally able to make nutritious soup for the individuals who drop by The Dugout—a safe “living room” space in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The Dugout provides a welcoming environment for community members experiencing homelessness, including those staying in nearby shelters. Visitors can stop in for coffee, water, snacks, washroom access, and a place to rest and watch TV. Earlier this year, The

On November 18, Captain Scott Legacy Society had an amazing opportunity to join the Surrey Christmas Bureau as the very first group of volunteers in 2025, officially kickstarting this year’s season of giving. Despite having just 1 week to recruit volunteers, our team was able to gather 9 volunteers. It wasn’t difficult to look for support, our group is filled with energized and dedicated volunteers who are always looking for opportunities to give back and support families in