WINTER/SPRING 2014 CHILLIWACK LEISURE GUIDE
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45938 Wellington Avenue
Chilliwack, BC
V2P 2C7
T: 604.792.4267
F: 604.792.6575
E:
Chilliwack Community Services
is an independent local charity
that creates opportunities with
people to make positive change
in their lives. Our vision is to be
a leading partner in helping the
community be the best it can be.
Volunteer Chilliwack
Location: 45938 Wellington Avenue
Tel: 604 793-7203 or 604 792-4267
• Support for organizations that work
with volunteers.
• Help for people who want to volunteer
in the community and at CCS.
• Find volunteer opportunities in
Chilliwack online at
.
bc.ca or call for an interview.
• Being a volunteer can help develop
skills, provide work experience and
develop self-confidence.
Debt Counselling
Location: 45938 Wellington Avenue
Tel: 604 792-4267
• Volunteer counselor provides:
budgeting advice, assistance in
arranging credit payments, and advice
on how to declare bankruptcy.
• By appointment only.
Seniors Advocate
Location: 45938 Wellington Avenue
Tel: 604 792-4267
• Volunteer advocate provides
assistance to seniors with completing
a variety of forms, and help to access
government services and programs.
• By appointment only.
Better at Home
Location: 9214 Mary Street
Tel: 604 393-3251
• This program begins January 2014.
• Helping seniors 65 years and older
remain independent in their homes.
• Volunteers and paid contractors
provide non medical support including
friendly visits, transportation to
appointments, basic home repairs and
housekeeping.
• Application and needs assessment
required.
• Funded by Government of BC through
United Way of the Lower Mainland.
Meals on Wheels
Location: 45938 Wellington Avenue
Tel: 604 793-7242 or 604 792-4267
• Volunteers deliver a nutritious meal to
people who, because of age, illness or
disability, are unable to prepare a meal
for themselves.
• Fee per meal
Access to Justice
Location: 9214 Mary Street
Tel: 604 393-3251
• Legal information and court
preparation offered by local lawyers
volunteering their time and expertise
to assist individuals who cannot afford
a lawyer or obtain Legal Aid.
• By appointment only.
Community Drivers
Location: 7112 Vedder Road
Tel: 604 847-2244
• Volunteers provide transportation
to hospital, medical and other
appointments throughout the Lower
Mainland and Fraser Valley.
• A per KM fee is charged.
• Available 24/7. Call or leave a
message to schedule trips as soon as
possible!
Legal Aid
Location: 45938 Wellington Avenue
Tel: 604 793-7243
Hours: Tues, Wed, & Fri,
9:00 am – 12 noon & 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• Legal aid service ranging from legal
information, legal advice to legal
representation for people with low
incomes—must qualify under financial
eligibility guidelines.
• No appointment needed.
First come, first serve.
• Service offered in partnership with
Abbotsford Community Services.
Chilliwack Community Services
