Community Supporting Community since 1968
Society of Organized Services
WE ARE COMMUNITY
SOS is a volunteer-based non-profit organization meeting the needs and improving the lives of District 69 residents since 1968.
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Learn
Get to know the programs SOS offers, the needs we address in the community, and how you can help make a difference.
Volunteer
Support our community by sharing your time and talents. We are looking for volunteers to assist with events, programs, office support and in our Thrift Shop.
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Help us spread the word! Follow SOS online, share our mission with your network, and inspire others to get involved.
Support
Whether it’s a donation to SOS Thrift Shop, or a financial contribution to SOS programs and services — every bit of support helps strengthen local lives.
Take Part
Join Us in Making a Difference in our Community
SOS Thrift Shop
Open Monday to Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm
Donations accepted Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
from 10 am-2 pm
(Donation zone closed Tue, Thu, Sun)
SOS Programs
For information about SOS programs and services, please call or visit our office at the SOS Community Services Centre.
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am- 4:30 pm. (Closed daily from 12-1 pm, and Thursday mornings until 9:30 am.)
Phone: 250-248-2093
Join Us
We’re always looking for amazing volunteers.
Call 250-248-2093 ext. 230 or
email volunteer@sosd69.com
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Kind Words from Our Thrift Shop Customers
Together, we’re building a stronger community
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Come Say Hello
SOS COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTRE
245 Hirst Avenue West, Parksville
PO Box 898, V9P 2G9
Phone: (250) 248-2093
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
(closed 12 – 1 pm daily, Thursday mornings
until 9:30 am, and holidays).
SOS Thrift Shop
188 Hirst Avenue West, Parksville
Phone: (250) 248-2532
Hours: Mon to Sat, 9 am – 4 pm
Donations accepted Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm.
Closed holidays
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Society of Organized Services
As a grassroots organization, SOS works with the support of community to address local needs.
📅 Save the Date: Seniors' Safety Seminars![]()
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Join Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers for an important and informative Seniors' Safety Seminar. Learn about emergency preparedness, home security and personal safety.![]()
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Featuring presentations from SOS, Parksville Fire Department, RCMP, and ICBC.![]()
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Monday, August 18, from 2–4 pm, Parksville Community Centre![]()
Wednesday, August 20, from 2-4 pm Qualicum Beach Civic Centre![]()
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💡 Empower yourself with knowledge and call 250‑752‑2949 to register today!![]()
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📸 We had to give this one its own spotlight.![]()
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This antique photo album is a true mystery waiting to be explored. Imagine the stories, the lives, the moments captured within its pages. It's a glimpse into another era. ![]()
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Thrift shoppers, if you love uncovering hidden treasures and timeless pieces, this is the kind of find that makes SOS Thrift Shop so special. 💙![]()
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Are you a collector? An antique lover? Or simply someone who appreciates beautiful, obscure things? Then you’ve got to check out the collectibles and antiques section at SOS Thrift Shop!![]()
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Our friendly volunteers and staff are happy to help you explore behind the glass displays, where you’ll find fascinating artifacts, each with a story to tell. From unique trinkets to timeless treasures, SOS Thrift Shop is the quintessential destination for the best treasure-hunting experience in all of B.C.![]()
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And the best part? When you shop at SOS Thrift Shop—even when you treat yourself to those special, higher-ticket finds (always economically priced!)—every dollar goes directly into funding programs that enrich, support and uplift the Oceanside community.![]()
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Come find your next treasure at SOS Thrift Shop!![]()
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🌟 Did you know SOS currently has 230 active volunteers? Before COVID-19, we had 373. We're welcoming more helping hands... and there’s a role for everyone!![]()
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Volunteering at SOS isn’t just about giving back—it’s about connection, purpose and making a meaningful difference in both the community and your own life. 💙![]()
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📞 Interested in joining our volunteer team? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 250‑248‑2093 ext. 230 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).![]()
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Want to get more involved? Join us for the next SOS Volunteer Coffee Chat!![]()
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#VolunteerOpportunities #CommunityService #MakeADifference #SOSVolunteers #JoinUs #VolunteerLife #HelpingHands #CommunitySupport #VolunteerWithUs #Oceanside #Coombs #Errington #NanooseBay #Qualicum #Parksville #VanIsle #VancouverIsland #SOS #WeAreCommunity
Celebrating 57 years of Community
Providing vital community programs
and services to local residents since 1968.
- 250-248-2093
- sos@sosd69.com
- 245 Hirst Avenue West
PO BOX 898 Parksville, BC V9P2G9
Charitable Number: 107021537RR0001
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