Cathy King's Profile
Live, Laugh, Love, Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it. Be passionate about life & all it has to offer. Be generous, be kind, be empathetic, be loyal but be true to you. Pay it Forward when you can and remember one of the greatest gifts you can give someone is your time. Why? Why not. It makes my heart smile to reach out to those who need a hand up or support members of my community. Together we can & we are making a difference. I have a passion for people & for life. Let's do this!
Cowichan Bay, British ColumbiaWestland Insurance Group- Animal Welfare
- Community and Economic Development
- Disease and Medical Research
- Family Care
- Food & Nutrition
- Health & Well-being
- Housing and Homelessness
- Human Rights
- Mental Health
- Philanthropy and Capacity Building
- Poverty
- Social Services
- Special Needs and Diverse Abilities
- Sports and Recreation
- Youth Development
- Advocacy
- Coaching & Mentorship
- Communication
- Event Coordination
- First Aid
- Fundraising
- General Labour
- Leadership & Management
- Photography & Videos
- Public Relations
- Social Media
Impact: Help to raise food funds and awareness for our signature cause The Full Cupboard
Impact: Help to raise some fun and awareness for our signature cause The Full Cupboard
Impact: Help to collect food for our local food banks and for those in need!
Island Savings Community Crew
Bench ElementaryImpact: Improve the Quality of Life for Island Families
Impact: BIG BIKE 4 HEART & STROKE! HEART & SOLES!
Impact: Help raise funds for our signature cause the Full Cupboard
Impact: Help to raise funds for our signature cause The Full Cupboard
- 5.5 hrs
Santa’s Helper
Operation Secret SantaWhy I volunteered here: To give a deserving family a Merry Christmas
SkillsLeadership & ManagementAdvocacyCommunication 
Impact: Volunteers will be lending a helping hand to Duncan Food Bank.
- 5.0 hrs
Ambassador for Insurance
Island Savings Community EventWhy I volunteered here: Beverly Corners Show & Shine. We promoted Island Savings & the Hagarty product for Classic Cars.
SkillsPublic RelationsCommunicationSkilled Labour - 18.0 hrs
DORM CAPTAIN
2018 BC Summer GamesWhy I volunteered here: TO SUPPORT THE ATHLETES ATTENDING & TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY HOSTING THE BC SUMMER GAMES 2018
SkillsLeadership & ManagementPublic RelationsCommunication 
Island Savings Community Crew
Muscular Dystrophy Walk VictoriaImpact: Improve the Quality of Life for Island Families
Impact: Improve the Quality of Life for Island Families
Impact: Raise funds & Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy
Why I volunteered here: My Amazing Co-worker wanted to cut her hair & donate it to Wigs for Kids BC. I said I would help her & promote & raise funds for this cause for kids with cancer!
SkillsEvent CoordinationFundraisingSocial Media
Impact: Improve the Quality of Life for Island Families
Impact: Raise funds to help prevent heart disease and stroke and support su
Impact: Help raise funds to increase mentorship opportunities for BBBS
Impact: WARM YOUR HEART BY HELPING OTHERS!
- 6.5 hrs
General Volunteerism
Muscular Dystrophy Canada 
Impact: Learn first aid skills that could help you save a life in the future!
2.0 hrsIsland Savings Community Crew
Food Banks BC - supporting food banks in Island Savings regionImpact: Help to collect food for families and individuals in need
Island Savings Community Crew
Muscular Dystrophy CanadaImpact: Supporting our island families impacted by Muscular Dystrophy!
Impact: Supporting our island families impacted by Muscular Dystrophy!
Impact: Help to feed those in need in our community!
Impact: Improve the Quality of Life for Island Families
- 6.0 hrs
General Volunteerism
Muscular Dystrophy Walk Victoria 
Impact: SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE, WITH ENTHUSIASM AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Impact: Help improve the quality of life for families affected by neuromuscular disorders
Impact: Help to rasie food, funds and awareness for the Full Cupboard and the Cowichan Valley Basket Society
Impact: Help raise funds to increase mentorship opportunities for BBBS
- 49.5 hrs
TEAM CAPTAIN TEAM PARTY HARDY
Nanaimo Muscular DystrophyWhy I volunteered here: I LOVE TO RALLY PEOPLE TOGETHER & HAVE FUN!! KEEPING THE FUN IN FUNDRAISING IN OUR MANTRA FOR TEAM PARTY HARDY!!
SkillsEvent CoordinationFundraisingLeadership & Management - 9.0 hrs
General Volunteerism
The Full CupboardWhy I volunteered here: Recipe Book Committee.... all out of office meetings, brainstorming and inputting
Why I volunteered here: Help support our local shelter with their needs, involve others by coordinating "100 blankets in 100 hrs" "Heat the Street" "100 Towels 100 hrs" Working with my PiF CREW members & my community. Welcoming every contribution & support of the local radio station. Supported by my employer as a drop off location for all requests! I have my own "Cathy's Collection Corner" Pay it Forward all year around❤️️
Endorsed SkillsEvent CoordinationPublic RelationsCommunication
Impact: Help raise funds for the 2016 Salvation Army Kettle Drive
Impact: Help spread joy by doing something nice for someone and asking for nothing in return
Impact: Help to raise food, funds and awareness for The Full Cupboard
Impact: Provide a child in need with a gift filled shoe box this holiday season.
Impact: Help raise food, funds and awareness for the Full Cupboard and the local Food Bank!
Impact: Raise food, funds and awareness for the Full Cupboard and the Cowichan Valley Basket Society
Impact: Raise food, funds and awareness for the Full Cupboard and the Cowichan Valley Basket Society
Impact: Raise food, funds and awareness for the Full Cupboard and the Cowichan Valley Basket Society
Impact: Raising food, funds and awareness for our signature cause the Full Cupboard!
- 10.5 hrs
General Volunteerism
Nanaimo Muscular DystrophyWhy I volunteered here: Planning burger/beer/bands night to raise funds for walk. Met w/Chef & Event planner at local venue. Have 3 local bands to play. Local community radio station will be invited/advised. Will gather volunteers/50/50, designed tickets
Impact: Help alleviate hunger in our community
- 5.5 hrs
General Volunteerism
Duncan Cowichan Festival Society 
Impact: Help improve the quality of life for island families
Impact: Improve the quality of life for island children and their families
Impact: Help to raise food, funds and awareness to ensure that no island child goes hungry!
Impact: Improving the quality of life for island families!
2.0 hrsClothing Donations for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver IslandImpact: Increase opportunities for Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs
Why I volunteered here: To Support the Kids of the Cowichan Valley in a fantastic mentoring program
Endorsed SkillsEvent CoordinationSocial MediaCommunication- 257.0 hrs
Used Uniform Co-Ordinator
Shawnigan Lake Parents BoardWhy I volunteered here: To Give Back for the Good of the School
SkillsEvent CoordinationPublic RelationsCommunication - 113.0 hrs
Parents Board Member
Shawnigan Lake Parents BoardWhy I volunteered here: To stay connected with my kids
SkillsBrandingPublic RelationsAdvocacy - 108.5 hrs
Secretary
Mesachie Group SocietyWhy I volunteered here: I am passionate about raising funds & making a difference for those living with Neuro Muscular Disorders
SkillsPublic RelationsWriting & EditingCommunication - 10.5 hrs
Team Captain
Heart and Stroke, Big BikeWhy I volunteered here: Because I want to KEEP the BEAT in the STREET! We all know someone who's needed support, had heart disease, been saved or died.
SkillsFundraisingLeadership & ManagementCommunication - 57.5 hrs
Volunteer
Muscular DystrophySkillsEvent CoordinationFundraisingAdvocacy
Volunteer History
Impact: Help ensure no island child goes hungry through our signature cause the Full Cupboard
Impact: Help raise funds for the Full Cupboard!
- Do Some Good
Favourite - Muscular Dystrophy
Unverified Volunteer - Shawnigan Lake Parents Board
Unverified Volunteer - Heart and Stroke, Big Bike
Unverified Volunteer - Mesachie Group Society
Unverified Volunteer - Island Savings Gift Committee
Unverified Volunteer - Full Cupboard Champion
Unverified Volunteer - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island
Volunteer - GIFT - Growing Island Families Together program
Volunteer - Food Banks BC - supporting food banks in Island Savings region
Volunteer - Nanaimo Muscular Dystrophy
Volunteer - Duncan Cowichan Festival Society
Volunteer - Cowichan Valley Basket Society
Volunteer - The Full Cupboard
Volunteer - Operation Christmas Child Samaritan's Purse
Volunteer