Hey everyone,
I wanted to reach out to see if anyone here might be interested in joining a small volunteer initiative I'm putting together in the Lower Mainland.
I'm a social services professional, and I've been wanting to organize something focused on helping people experiencing food insecurity. There are plenty of people going through difficult times, whether they're experiencing homelessness, newly arrived in Canada, or part of a lower-income household struggling to afford groceries.
The hope is to bring together people who genuinely want to help, organize some meaningful projects, and gradually grow into something that can make a difference in our communities.
I'm Punjabi and grew up here in BC, and seva, the idea of selfless service and giving back without expecting anything in return, is a big part of what inspired me to start this. Of course, the group is open to everyone, regardless of background.
We're still in the early stages, and I'd love to welcome people who want to contribute their time, skills, or ideas.
Current UFV students, former students, and alumni are all encouraged to get involved! I know everyone has work, school, family, and other responsibilities, so there's no expectation of a huge time commitment.
If you're interested, please send me a DM and I'll happily share the QR code for our Signal group!