Our community has become known for its strong sense of togetherness and community spirit. This spirit is particularly marked by the activities of highly-visible and well-known volunteer organizations, event coordinators, community associations, church groups and others unknown, but equally as important and vital.
Council Advisory Committees
Citizens are invited to participate on Advisory Committees to Council.
Do you have an interest in identifying gaps and suggesting solutions in the community? Would you like to provide recommendations to Council on issues to pertaining to enhancing access, economic development, tourism, public art, water, or parks and recreation?
Find out more by looking at the terms of reference of each advisory group to see where your interests and experience could benefit the community.
- Access & Age-friendly Committee
Terms of Reference [PDF/328KB] - Agricultural Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference [PDF/292KB] - Economic Development & Tourism Committee
Terms of Reference [PDF/307KB] - Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference [PDF/707KB] - Public Art Advisory Commission
Terms of Reference [PDF/213KB] - Water Services Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference [PDF/770KB]
Local organizations
There are always opportunities to be involved in the local community in a volunteer capacity. Here are some of the local organizations to consider:
- ArtWalk
- Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team
- Carr's Landing Community & Recreation Association
- Community Hall Association of Okanagan Centre
- Connect Communities
- Cops for Kids
- Creekside Theatre
- Girl Guides
- KidSport
- Lake Country Art Gallery
- Lake Country Citizens Patrol / Community Policing
- Lake Country Food Assistance Society
- Lake Country Health Planning Society
- Lake Country Museum
- Live! In Lake Country
- Lake Country Senior Activity Society
- Lake Country Senior Housing Society
- Oceola Fish and Game Club
- Okanagan Small Dog Rescue Society
- Oyama Community Club
- Parent Advisory Committees (at each school)
- Scouts Canada
Each spring, Lake Country and surrounding communities celebrate National Volunteer Week, celebrating the efforts of our unsung heroes and committed community members. There is also a drive to recruit, train, and involve new members of the community in the volunteer movement.
Volunteering is not just about putting forth effort, but it provides:
- a sense of achievement while helping others;
- a connectedness with others who share interests;
- a chance to discover new talents or abilities;
- an opportunity to boost career options;
- occasions to relax and get energized by giving back to the community as a whole; or even discover a new purpose or passion for life.