Volunteers from Interior Savings in Okanagan Falls got a little artsy by helping parks and recreation with their murals project last year during Day of Difference. Pictured are Helen Shemilt, Deanna Baskett and Angela Duncan. Baskett is from Osoyoos and the other two women are from Okanagan Falls. Interior Savings employees also helped the Rotary Club of Osoyoos to do a road clean-up and in Oliver they did some painting and clean-up for the Boys and Girls Club. (Contributed photo)
Interior Savings is gearing up for its big “Day of Difference” in October and wants to get the word out to local organizations in need of volunteer support.
“Last year in Okanagan Falls our team got a little artsy by helping Parks and Rec with their murals project,” said Corinne Johnson, community engagement manager for Interior Savings.
“In Osoyoos we teamed up with Rotary to do road cleanup, and in Oliver we did some painting and cleanup for the Boys and Girls Club.”
Again this year they are in search of community projects that could use some volunteer power.
Though the norm is a call for volunteers, Interior Savings is turning the tables and looking for volunteer opportunities for 500 employees.
This Oct. 20, on International Credit Union Day, Interior Savings is celebrating its annual Day of Difference, a day to recognize its co-operative values and celebrate those who are making a difference in their community.
On this day, Interior Savings’ credit union and insurance branches will close early and 500 employees will fan out across 14 communities, from Osoyoos to Clearwater, to assist organizations that are helping build healthy and vibrant communities.
“As a locally-based co-operative, our success is tied to the success of our communities,” said Kathy Conway, Interior Savings CEO. “Day of Difference is our way of saying thanks to the non-profits and volunteers who give their time and their hearts to help build brighter futures, right here at home.”
Interior Savings is looking for organizations in need of volunteers from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 20. They’re willing to do most-anything: yard work, painting, envelope-stuffing, meal preparation or general chores. Interested organizations are asked to email [email protected] by Sept. 16 and include details on what the project is and how many volunteers are needed.
Though Interior Savings may not be able to accommodate all the requests received, all organizations will be informed by Sept. 30.
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Lynda Bliss (right), the Interior Savings branch manager in Osoyoos, joins Osoyoos Rotarian Harold Cox in doing some road clean-up in the 2015 Day of Difference, when Interior Savings employees volunteer to help community groups with projects. Bliss is also a member of the Rotary Club of Osoyoos. (Photo contributed)
