Victoria Lions Club Projects
Everything we do & serve, our Lions Club function counts towards the Global Service. Every hour and number of persons served is tracked by our Lions Club and submitted to Lions International. As Lions, we know that we are Making a Difference. Lions International recognizes our Volunteer Work. Every year, they publish the Lion number of Hours and People Served. What a great way to show the Positive Work that happens in the World.
When you read our Club Projects and services, an Ah-Ha Moment may click in your mind! Something you like to do, can be added to the Global Service. We are looking for Like Minded Folks like you to join our Lions Club. If you only want to help out with volunteering with us, you can do it too! Our Lions Club has Directors Insurance that is paid by our Dues. We have meetings to document our due diligence and record our Projects & Services. The Dues also pays for Admin Costs. When a donation is made to a Cause, 100% is given towards the Service or Project. When the money is donated to a Foundation, a tax receipt is issued.
Majority of our Projects are local and support our Communities in the Greater Victoria area. We do not have borders and often help our neighbouring Lions Club when they need Service Assistance. A great way to meet people in our area and make new friends. Lions can be a Life Time Commitment.
On this page, we are showing you what we do:
Peace Poster Contest
Every year the Victoria Lions Club sponsors a Peace Poster Contest in the Victoria area Middle Schools having drawing a Peace Poster following the theme decided by Lions Club International. Every year a winner is selected by each school and is forwarded to the District Governor for picking the winning poster to be sent on to a contest with winners from all the Districts in Washington and British Columbia where the winner is sent onto Lions International to be involved in a World Wide Contest. A winning poster for the year is announced each year at the Lions International Convention at the end of June.
Lions Quest Programs
Our Lions Club has supported the Lions Quest Program for many years. Since 1987, Lions Quest Canada is the National provider for Lions Quest. The program teaches Children over 20 valuable Life Skills and reaches Children for Pre School to Grade 12. We train and supply the Educator with valuable Curriculum that is Canadian Content and approved by Provincial Governments throughout Canada. Over the years, Lions Quest Canada has trained over 50,000 Educators and persons involved in Before and After School Programs. There are huge benefits for the school, students, families and community when Lions Quest is taught at their local schools. It works very well with and supports programs. Consider it a tray that carries the silverware!!
Just announced recently, Lions Quest is rolling out a new program Lions Quest Youth Justice, which is a 16 week program for Youth in the Court System.
The best thing about Lions Clubs support for the Program is the availability of Lions Quest Grants from Lions Clubs International Foundation. We have an ongoing grant that will pay for 25 Educators to attend a 2 hour workshop and are supplied with their grade level curriculum. https://LCIF Lions Quest Grants
For more information on Lions Quest Programs and sign up for Workshops and Webinars, please visit Lions Quest Canada at https://Lions Quest Canada
Just one more thing, one of our Lions Club Members is the Chairman for Lions Quest Canada Board of Directors, if you wish to contact him, please send us an email.
Victoria Lions Club Bottle Drives
Every year, we host 5 (Five) Bottle Drives for various charities and partners in our Communities. We are not confined just to the City of Victoria. Since we have merged from two Lions Clubs, our area has reaches into the Greater Victoria area. During each Bottle Drive, we have supported Santas Anonymous, Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, Wounded Warrior Run BC and various local Lions Charities. Our Bottle Drive Location is at the Front Parking area next to LumberWorld, corner of Quadra and Reynolds, Saanich BC. Look for our Blue and Gold Canopy Tent.
Please refer to our Calendar for dates and times for our bottle drive.
Tree Chipping for Children with Disabilities
The first weekend the Victoria Lions Club assists the Saanich Lions Club with the BC Lion Society for Children with Disabilities in collecting trees by donation with the funds going towards sending children with disabilities to Camp Shawnigan on Vancouver Island for a week. This is a fun time for these children and gives their parents a rest. Please refer to our Calendar for the date, times and location. If you would like to help volunteer, please send us an email.
Soup Kitchen serving Breakfast
Every February, our Lions Club volunteers at the Soup Kitchen to serve Breakfast. Soup Kitchen located downstairs in St. Andrews Cathedral, Victoria, BC and being as it is close to Valentine's Day, we distribute chocolate treats, which is paid from our Club Activities Account. The time frame 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., and the roles vary from serving soup, coffee, clearing tables, assisting with dishwashing crew (machine, so no chapped hands) and wherever we can assist. Serving approximately 200 people.
Times Colonist 10K Run
This year, we are helping out with the Expo Set-up and Package Deliveries at Event Registration. Serving over 7000 People during the Events. Men, Women and Children. It's all about the Families!! We Serve! If you Volunteer for this event, why not join our Lions Club? We record Service Hours and People Served. Lions International takes notice about our Overall Stats. It's an amazing way to see how the good things in the World that is Positive!
Hike For Hospice
This Year, we are issuing an invitation to you to consider joining us at Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in support of Victoria Hospice!
(Under the team name District 19 L Lions)
We will meet at beautiful Willows Beach Park in Oak Bay in Victoria BC for a meaningful morning of community, remembrance, and support. It's a special opportunity to honour loved ones and help ensure compassionate end-of-life care remains strong for the families who rely on it.
To join our team look for the team name of District 19 L Lions
( https://secure3.convio.net/vh/site/TR?fr_id=1381&pg=entry )
Invite friends and family, rally your co-workers or participate individually to support compassionate end-of-life care in our community.
Once registered, your supporters can pledge/donate to your fundraising page to help you reach your goal. You can also boost your impact with fun fundraisers like bottle drives, bake sales, jeans day and more, all in support of hospice care.
Need inspiration? Visit to our Fundraising Tips page for ideas.
Bring Your Four-Legged Friend!
Don't forget your furry companion - your pup could win our "Best Dressed Dog" award.
Event Details
- 9:00 a.m. : Late registrations, pledge drop-off & entertainment
- 9:45 a.m. : Opening ceremonies
- 10:00 a.m. : The walk begins!
- 11:15 a.m. : Closing ceremonies & top fundraising awards
Enjoy the scenic 3.5 km loop starting and ending at Willows Park, taking you along stunning Beach Drive to the Oak Bay Marina and back. This family friendly route is the perfect way to come together in support of hospice care.
Why Your Support Matters
Funds raised through Hike for Hospice help provide care and comfort for patients, and bereavement support for families through our Community Support Centre right here in Victoria.
We can't wait to see you there - together, we can make a difference!
100% of the funds raised stay in our community!
PS. Registration is by donation and all gifts are tax receiptable!
Mark your calendar for May 3 and register today! Start fundraising now to help ensure that patients and families receive the care they need when it matters most.
There will be a special prize for the Person who brings in the most money for our team. :)
Please let Amanda Mills (mills.amandap@gmail.com) or Susan Marcotte (susan@marcottemarketing.ca) know if you are interested or if you have any questions. Thanks and hope to see you ALL there.
Lastly, a special highlight ~ since 1992 our Lions Clubs have donated over $24,500.00 to Hospice.
Sarah Beckett Memorial Run
This is an annual event, morning of Mother’s Day to remember Sarah Beckett.
https://www.sarahbeckettmemorialrun.com/event-details
Our Partners ~ Wounded Warriors set up an information table at the event to spread the word. Susan, Stephane, Sarge and Bunker set it up and stay for the event.
Over 450 Participants are served during this 4 hour event ~ setting up tables, volunteer at Water Stations and much more. If you can volunteer, please go to their website or send us an email BCVictoriaLions@gmail.com
Victoria Ironman 70.3
Victoria Ironman 70.3 ~ May 24, 2026 There are many opportunities to volunteer https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-victoria/volunteer.
Victoria Lions Club has taken on the afternoon shift at Run Aid Station #4 (near the Victoria Rowing Club) 11:45 - 3:30. Some of the activities include cheering for the racers, handing out fruit, water, gatorade, cutting fruit, picking up garbage and taking down the site at the end.
1Up Parent Day
1Up Parent Day ~ Saturday June 6, 2026 Beckwith Park in Saanich. 12-3 Looking for volunteers to help with the craft table and the big games.
A Great Day for the Families to get together and have a fun Day. If you would like to help us out, please send us an email BCVictoriaLions@gmail.com
Pack to school project for 1UP
Pack to School Project for 1Up ~ This is usually the end of August, beginning of September and the activity is to put together the Packs for specific grade levels, then on other days to be there to help with people dropping by to pick up the packs. Volunteers are Welcome! The location to be determined closer to the event.
Cops for Cancer ~ Tour de Rock
Dinner a la Carte & Beverage Night
The Victoria Lions Club hosted an informal gathering and fundraiser on September 3 for two riders of Tour De Rock. At the Canadian Brew House, Uptown Mall. It was a great event with silent auction items, a photo area and a candy guess. We raised just over $600.00 for the riders with about 40 people in attendance. Much thanks from Lions Michael Stanford and Susan (the organizers of the event) to Lions Anne Scott (not only for helping but also for bringing an item for the silent auction) Denise Charest, Don Jones and his wife Lois for helping at the event.
Easter Seals Drop Zone
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Manulife Building (TBC) 1175 Douglas St - https://thedropzone.ca/volunteer-opportunities/
In case of rain, the date will reschedule to September 10, 2026. We will be serving over 50 plus people and teams. The first Drop Zone Event occurred in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2005 by Easter Seals Nova Scotia. Since then it became national with each provincial Easter Seal Organization hosting their own events; 9200 extraordinary brave superheroes dropped over roofs rappelling down and raised over $19 Million.
You can join the Extraordinary League of SuperHeros or Volunteer. Please visit their Website or Send us an Email BCVictoriaLions@gmail.com
Help with a Poppy Drive and a Legion
Our Local Legion is in the process of assessing their supply requirements for this coming year and hope to place an order within a month or so. We hope to be able to do poppy stuffing in June or maybe early July.
The dates that poppy trays are delivered and picked up on routes are October 29 and 30 and November 12-15. Malls will require people to work 2 hour shifts from 10 am to 4 pm but we don't yet know the names of the Mall Captains to contact for this. The malls that the Victoria Poppy Fund is responsible for are Bay Center, Hillside, Mayfair, Save on Foods (Saanich), Save on Foods (Foul Bay), Walmart Uptown and Fairmont.
Please check back for updates or better yet stay in the loop for Volunteering with our Lions Club, send us an email BCVictoriaLions@gmail.com
Holiday Gift Wrapping for the Mustard Seed
Need your Christmas gifts wrapped but don’t have time? Come to the Mall and our volunteers will help wrap all your gifts in exchange for a suggested donation. Donations help support The Mustard Seed during the Christmas season.
If you would like to help out, please send us an email BC VictoriaLions@gmail.com
(Dates, times and location to be announced closer to the event)
1Up Christmas Hamper pick ups
Holiday Hamper Program at 1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre.
Our Lions Club Support is invaluable and helps make this program a success for the families we serve.
Event Details:
- Dates: Hamper collection ~ First Two Weeks of December
- Shifts: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Location: Unit 105 – 4475 Viewmont Avenue (near Royal Oak Plaza)
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Greeters: Welcome parents and guide them to the designated areas.
- Assistants: Help parents identify their hamper and accompany them to ensure a smooth experience.
Why Volunteer? Volunteering provides an opportunity to connect with other parents, support our school community, and create lasting memories. Your involvement will make a significant difference! We look forward to working with 1UP Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre to support single-parent families this holiday season!
Soup Cans for Shelbourne Community Kitchen
Also Known As Our George Schellenberg Soup Campaign:
Every year the Soup Can Campaign was led by our esteemed Lion George, who recently past away. In memory of Lion George, we named the event in his Name.
Decemeber 2025 “Soup Campaign” for Shelbourne Community Kitchen was highly successful! Lion Glen reported that total cans donated tallied up at 1,558 and weighed in at 1,229 pounds!
Sincere thanks to Lion Glen for diligently tracking down “soup sales adverts” in local supermarkets!
Usually the Soup cans are delivered to the Shelbourne Community Kitchen during early December and is in conjunction with our Lions Club Christmas Party. In lieu of giving gifts, we donate money to this cause which we can purchase Soup Cans.
