Maintaining healthy communities is important for our well-being. There are many things you can do to keep yourself healthy and ways you can contribute to your local community. For example, you could volunteer for an organization that you care about, join a community centre, or attend a local event. It will allow you to make new friends, meet other people with similar backgrounds and interests, and feel more comfortable in your community. Click on the links below to find information about neighbourhood houses, community centres, volunteer organizations and local events, as well as learn more about healthy choices you can make to benefit your community. Some information is available in different languages.

British Columbia Events – This website has information about events and festivals in British Columbia. You can click on the name of your town to learn more about what is happening there.

Charity Village Volunteer Listings – This website has information about volunteering in British Columbia. If you are looking for a volunteer position, you can search here by position, type of organization, and region in which you would like to volunteer.

Directory of Neighbourhood Houses in BC – This website has addresses and phone numbers for neighbourhood houses in British Columbia. A neighbourhood house is a place in your community where you can make new friends, discuss issues that affect your community, and celebrate ethnic and cultural events throughout the year. People who visit neighbourhood houses include children, families, youth, adults, seniors, immigrants, refugees and people with disabilities.

Vancouver Park Board - Community Centres – Community centres are places where people go to make friends, exchange ideas or try something new. They have many services, including fitness centres, arts and crafts, culture, dance, swimming, skating, child care and more. This website is for people who are in Vancouver, but it will give you an idea of what services are available in community centres across British Columbia.

Volunteer Organizations in BC – This website has information about volunteer organizations in British Columbia. A volunteer organization is a place where you can find information about volunteering and volunteer jobs. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and become involved in your community.

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Last reviewed on July 23, 2007