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More than 100 young leaders have graduated from the Youth Now program.

Each year, over 100 non-profit professionals attend our training opportunities.

Over two dozen non-profit organizations have participated in the Youth Now program.

The CCRR provides nearly 400 child care referrals per year.

On average, the CCRR hosts 30 workshops and training courses each year.

Every year, over 500 child care providers and parents attend CCRR training opportunities.

Every year, RCRG completes over 3,000 grocery orders for local seniors.

Nearly 300 seniors make use of our Better at Home services.

Our volunteer drivers complete more than 1,200 trips annually.

At least 350 people per year find a volunteer position using our Volunteer Match program.

Close to 500 volunteers support RCRG’s programs and services.

Volunteers contribute nearly 23,000 hours to our organization each year.

Each holiday season, the Richmond Christmas Fund helps more than 2,200 low-income residents.

Every year, the Christmas Fund provides over 600 children with toys, books, and sports equipment.

The Richmond Christmas Fund was first started by Ethel Tibbits, in the 1930s.

The number of Neighbourhood Small Grants we’ve awarded has increased every year since 2014.

Block parties are the most popular type of Neighbourhood Small Grant project.

Every year, the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre serves over 7,300 local women.

The Richmond Women’s Resource Centre currently offers 16 programs and services.

Nearly 60 volunteers support the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, contributing nearly 2,500 hours per year.

Richmond is home to over 350 registered charities, all of which rely on volunteer support.

There are nearly 13 million volunteers across Canada.

International Volunteer Day is celebrated throughout the world on December 5.

There are 35 volunteer centres in British Columbia.

In 2016, the Foundation awarded 10 grants to non-profit organizations, worth a combined $59,000.

The Foundation manages $6 million in 60 Forever Funds, returning, on average, CPI plus 4%.

Between 2020 and 2022, the Foundation distributed $656,000 in grants, scholarships, charitable disbursements, and Emergency Community Support Funds.

Foundation activities result in the enhancement of our community and residents’ sense of belonging.

ROCA has raised over $21,000 for local charities.

ROCA has performed its Elementary School Concert Series to over 8,000 students.

ROCA provides mentoring and life changing opportunities for aspiring musicians.

The Richmond Arts Coalition was founded in November of 2005.

RAC co-produces the ArtRich exhibition every two years!

RAC highlights Richmond's arts events in a monthly email.

The Richmond Music School is the oldest not-for-profit music school in Richmond.

The Richmond Music School offers affordable music lessons through its diverse programming.

Our students performed 40 hours of music to welcome the Olympic athletes to the 2010 Olympic Games.

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We're Hiring a Seniors Community Connector!

Published April 22, 2024

Our Seniors Community Support Services department is growing! We're hiring for a new, full-time position, called Seniors Community Connector, a role that combines information & referral, client support, and partnership development.

As a social prescribing professional, the Seniors Community Connector will help bridge the gap between healthcare and social care, identifying older adults in need of support, and then linking them to appropriate community programs and resources.

Social prescribing stems from the idea that health and well-being - especially among older adults - can be enhanced by non-medical community supports. While doctors can address immediate and acute healthcare issues, link workers - like the Seniors Community Connector - can help older adults access services that reduce loneliness, support independence, and promote healthy, active aging.

It's a holistic, collaborative approach to seniors' health that draws on the resources and expertise of the entire community.

In addition to maintaining an active caseload of clients (including their referral history), the Seniors Community Connector will work to build and strengthen relationships within Richmond's seniors' services sector.

The Connector will also collaborate with healthcare professionals and community agencies, exploring ways for older adults to more easily access resources and support.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a bachelor's degree in social work or another human services-related field, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. The candidate should be comfortable working with seniors from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, and have detailed knowledge of Richmond's community services landscape.

If you or someone you know is well-suited for the role, a complete job description, including salary range, is available on our website, along with instructions on how to apply. The closing date is April 26.