May 1, 2025

It’s National Volunteer Week in Canada, and this year’s theme Volunteers Make Waves highlights that every contribution, big or small, builds momentum and has the power to create ripples of positive change.

Last April, we made waves by issuing an ambitious challenge for BCI employees, one aiming to double the 860 hours contributed the year before.

The idea was simple: collectively volunteer 2,000 hours – the equivalent of having one BCI employee dedicated full time to giving back – over just 12 months.

Thanks to the incredible commitment and passion of our people, we not only achieved but surpassed this goal, contributing more than 2,300 hours in support of nearly 100 non-profits and causes.

Across our global offices, over 380 employees stepped up, using their 14 hours of paid volunteer time to give back individually and as teams. From teaching students about financial literacy with JA British Columbia and preparing Camp Shawnigan for summer programs to serving meals at Rainbow Kitchen, sorting donations at The Greater Vancouver Food Bank and Our Place Society, and everything in between.

Kudos to these champions for supporting healthy and vibrant communities, fostering a culture of caring, and positively contributing to the places where we live and work.

We’re excited to continue the momentum!

Learn more about how we give back at BCI.ca/community

 

Two individuals painting a metal railing outdoors near a lake, with green grass, trees, and water in the background.
Preparing Camp Shawnigan for summer programs

 

Volunteers in blue shirts sort and fold clothes in a brightly lit room with colorful decorations.
Sorting clothing donations at Our Place Society 

 

Group of people posing with a banner that reads: 'PROUD VOLUNTEERS OF GVFB THE GREATER VANCOUVER FOOD BANK.'
A day of volunteering at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank