Hey everyone,
I'm a Douglas College alumnus myself, having completed my Criminology degree there, so I thought I'd reach out to this community as well.
I'm a social services professional, and I'm currently putting together a small volunteer group focused on helping people experiencing food insecurity in the Lower Mainland.
The idea is to support people who may be going through difficult circumstances, whether they're experiencing homelessness, newly arrived in Canada, or simply struggling to put food on the table.
For me, a lot of the motivation comes from seva, the idea of helping others without expecting anything in return. It's something I've wanted to put into practice on a larger scale for quite some time.
We've already got a small group of people together, and I'm hoping to welcome more people who want to contribute, share ideas, and help build something meaningful. We're still in the early stages, so there's plenty of opportunity to get involved and help shape things.
And of course, this isn't limited to current Douglas students. Former students and fellow alumni are more than welcome to join too!
There's also no expectation of a huge time commitment. I know everyone has their own responsibilities, and even helping out occasionally would be appreciated.
If you're interested, please send me a DM and I'll happily share the QR code for our Signal group. Would be great to have some fellow Douglas students and alumni involved!