Author: Ysabel Mano

Illumination Wonders By Kieran Outerbridge

What Do you like best about timeraiser?

I like that the format encourages working with groups that I have not worked with before.Also exposes people to what organizations are in the community.

The non-profit that I volunteered at for my hours was JABC,Kamloops Art Council and the Pit Stop.I enjoy mentoring young people with JABC,to gain skill that they will use for the rest of their lives.I look forward to encouraging more youth in their entrepreneurial journey

Galapagos Revisited By Ann Diehl

What Do you like best about timeraiser?

There is so many pieces to benefit from in the Timeraiser.First Off,Kamloops Art Council receives a commission from the pieces that are purchased from the artist.Those who attend Timeraiser -Art lover,philanthropists and volunteers have an opportunity to meet the many amazing local non-profit organizations that make our city better,and the dedication and the passionate people who run it.

The organizations that I volunteered at was BC Living Arts,Kamloops Art Council,Kamloops Area Chapters,MS Society,Boogie the Bridge,Kidney Foundation,Project X theater,Pommy Rescue Society.As for the Fantastic organizations I had the opportunity to volunteer with,after being on the board for years,it was so much fun to help with one off event where I got to meet so many wonderful people and have fun for the day in our community.

What Do you like best about timeraiser?

This event is great because you see familiar faces and seeing the previous winners is motivating and satisfying.

What I love best about my piece is that it describes me very well. The pet aspect mixed with the industrial aspect that describes my work/life balance.

Shell On the Beach By Bill Fell

What Do you like best about timeraiser?

The timeraiser brings different communities together. It is a wonderful way to present the need for volunteerism in the city. Likewise it is also an event showcasing the talent of local artists through the generosity of volunteerism. It is a good Match. And it is just plain fun!

My volunteering went to Four Paws and The Kamloops Food Bank. I also did a bit in the BC Winter Games,Kamloops Women’s Society, North Shore Business improvements, Kamloops This Week Raise a Reader and Brennan’s Ugly Sweater Run.

Volunteering at Four Paws I got a sense of connection to our community. I am fairly new to Kamloops so it is easy to get caught up in the good things about the city.To me as a citizen it just makes sense to give back. Volunteering where people can come and get help with their pets is so rewarding.Especially knowing the feeling I would have if I was separated from my pets

The Rooster By Marianna Abutalipova

What Do you like best about timeraiser?

I love the whole concept of the timeraiser event. It is a incredible circle of giving and receiving. It is a great chance to have one on one time with the non-profit agencies,learn more about the opportunities are out there and where you would be a good fit-if you want to volunteer but don’t know where to start,this is the event.

I volunteered my time with the Boys and Girls Club JDRF and United Way.Each organization serves its own purpose and they touch me in different ways but have found an undeniable great fit with the Junior Achievements.It is my absolute pleasure to mentor the youth in our community about Financial literacy.

Oh Those Warm Winds

What Do you like best about timeraiser?

I love the uniqueness of this event. Timeraisers concept benefits so many volunteer organizations as they can receive a new pool of volunteers to help them out. Supports the community of Kamloops as it helps support organizations that provide valuable services to the people that live here.

The organizations that I volunteered for were Kids of Steele,Special Olympics,X Fest,People in Motion and Kamloops Art Council.I enjoyed each organization I volunteered for.I meet new people.Even though I was giving to others,it was also a self fulfilling experience.Participating as a volunteer opened up my eyes and heart to many organizations and their work.