Jennifer Bulcock is so committed to her organization the YMCA of the Southern Interior, that in addition to her work as volunteer engagement manager she also teaches fitness classes as a volunteer.

害羞草研究所淚 have the privilege of teaching two fitness classes each week to help participants reach their fitness goals,害羞草研究所� proclaimed Bulcock proudly.

害羞草研究所淚 have been a volunteer for the past year and a half. I was a health and fitness supervisor at the Y and when I moved into my new role doing the volunteer engagement, I wanted to stay connected to the people I have known through the fitness classes I taught.

害羞草研究所淪o now, I continue to teach as a volunteer.害羞草研究所�

From her hometown of Crofton on Vancouver Island, Bulcock moved to the Okanagan in 2000. As a competitive swimmer for over 10 years and a lifeguard for over 22, Jennifer knows a lot about fitness and the positive impacts it has on people. She also recognizes the value of volunteering.

害羞草研究所淚 love to connect with the people in my classes by being a role model and show how volunteering is possible and fun,害羞草研究所� she said.

害羞草研究所淚 have learned that my actions of being a volunteer ignites a spark in others to consider or take the step to volunteer themselves.

害羞草研究所淲hen I was teaching one of my classes, I talked about my role at the Y and that I was volunteering to teach the class above the job I do. This planted the seed with one of the participants who has now become a volunteer aqua fitness instructor.害羞草研究所�

If the Y seems like a place you want to share your time with, they have a variety of roles for you to consider. They want you to bring your passion and at least one hour a week and they will find a role that suits you.

While volunteers with existing skills in aquatics, fitness, child minding and more, are always welcome, the Y promises to embrace your unique attributes that will elevate their programming and help build a healthier community. Share your passions and skills with Jennifer through the online form (https://www.ymcasibc.ca/Join/Our-Team/Volunteer/Inquiry-Form) or contact her by email at jennifer.bulcock@ymcasibc.ca or call 250-491-9622 ext. 318.

害羞草研究所淰olunteering is fun and fills my bucket,害羞草研究所� said Bulcock. 害羞草研究所淰olunteering can be very flexible with people害羞草研究所檚 schedules and the Y really has a variety of opportunities to explore.害羞草研究所�

In addition to volunteering herself, Jennifer also loves meeting new people and connecting them to opportunities within the Y and spending time with my family and friends.

Can volunteering help connect you to 害羞草研究所測our people?害羞草研究所� Find out by searching for your volunteer opportunity at www.volunteerconnector.org or contact us at www.kcr.ca.

Dorothee Birker is the communications & development manager for KCR Community Resources. Call 250-763-8008, ext. 254 or email dorothee@kcr.ca.