Thelma’s Story

...of the highlights of Thelma’s experience (besides her new companion Douglas*) was when students would come in from local elementary and high schools to play board games with residents. Thelma...

SHOAL Community Centre

Active Enrichment As a lively hub for Peninsula residents ages 55+, SHOAL Centre is dedicated to promoting senior health, support and community building. Whether you’re looking for engaging activities or...

A New Satellite Office

...looking forward to sharing information, resources and referrals for all Beacon programs as well as other services that support the community,” said Deb Greenaway, Beacon’s manager of community services. Volunteers...

Careers

A Legacy of Service Beacon Community Services, a respected charity serving Greater Victoria for 50 years, is driven by a dedicated team of about 300 staff members committed to delivering...

Volunteer Application Form

...In addition, please note that all Beacon Community Services volunteers must be interviewed and complete a Beacon Criminal Records Check and confidentiality agreement before starting volunteer duties. For positions that...

Publication

Beacon’s publications are essential documents that provide a clear and comprehensive view of our organization’s operations, financial health and governance practices. By making this information accessible, we uphold our commitment...

Style guide

Active Enrichment Have you ever considered being a part of a great community? SHOAL Centre has a variety of programs and activities for everyone. Crafting, lapidary and woodworking shops, card...

Dining at SHOAL

...of supporting your local community—every visit to the SHOAL Centre contributes to programs, services and events benefiting real people. Tides Dining Room The dining room at the SHOAL Centre is...

Thrift Shops

...Beacon Difference What sets us apart is our commitment: while many non-Beacon thrift shops direct only a small percentage of sales to charity, we take pride in allocating 100% of...

Board of Directors

...Chair of the Board, Joan chaired the Board’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee and served on the Executive and Policy, Regulations and Bylaws committees. An economist by training, Joan holds...

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