Ismaili CIVIC Day is a day where the Ismaili community in Canada joins hands to provide service to its country to improve the quality of life of fellow Canadians, one Canadian at a time. Ismaili CIVIC and the Ismaili community’s effort to improve quality of life here in British Columbia and throughout Canada will continue every day. The ethic of volunteerism and giving back in a manner that improves the lives of others is an important value of the Muslim faith.
This year's Ismaili CIVIC day will be held on September 22 and 23, 2018. Join us at the various events listed below that are around the province.
Please click on the VMS link below for more information and to register. Sign in and then click on Events.
Quest Food Exchange
Quest Food Exchange’s program focuses on the redistribution of quality surplus food, primarily through our Not-For-Profit Grocery Market model. The program has been created to ensure that people living on low income have access to affordable, healthy food.
Event Day: Saturday 22nd September 2018
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Address: 13890 104th Ave, Surrey
Number or spots: 20
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity's goal is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.
Event Day: Sunday 23rd September 2018
Time: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Address: 977 Enterprise Street, Burnaby
Number of spots: 15
Shoreline Cleanup
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a national conservation program that provides Canadians the opportunity to take action in their communities wherever water meets land, one bit of trash at a time.
Event Day: Sunday 23rd September 2018
Time: TBC
Address: Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park - Entrance at Sprott and Sperling at Field 10
Number of spots: 35
Evergreen - BC River Day
World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of our rivers, strives to increase public awareness, and encourages the improved stewardship of all rivers around the world. Rivers in virtually every country face an array of threats, and only through our active involvement can we ensure their health in the years ahead.
Event Day: Sunday 23rd September 2018
Shift 1: 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Shift 2: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Address: TBC
Number of spots: 60 (30 per shift)
Freshroots
We facilitate outdoor experiential learning with teachers and students, mentor youth leaders through garden clubs and summer programming, host internships for high school aged youth fostering self-confidence, leadership and employment skills, and empower Vancouverites to grow their own food through our volunteer programs. All our food is sold into the school community; into cafeterias, food access programs, restaurants, and to our neighbours. We also work with other schools and organizations to develop their own market gardens and associated programming. We are a thought leader in institutional food systems change and outdoor experiential learning.
Event Day: Sunday 23rd September 2018
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Address: Vantech - 2600 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 1Y5
Number of spots: 20
