The South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society's purpose is to relieve loneliness and isolation of older adults and improve their mobility and independence by providing educational, cultural and outreach programs. The Society has operated for 33 years, and is the only seniors' organization in the region to deliver outreach and educational programs to seniors.  Five programs delivered with the support of over 100 volunteers and a professional staff. The Society hosts North America's largest Seniors Symposium, now in it's 19th year. Programs are open to the public. Society programs enable and encourage seniors' independence. Healthy active seniors remain employed or volunteer in the community contributing to overall economic and community health. 

The South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society is as a non-profit, charitable organization. It is operated by volunteer Board of Directors and a professional staff. The  Society's programs are designed to meet the needs of a very active older adult population as well as those who are confined and need support .

Volunteerism is an active and rewarding way to participate in the community, meet wonderful people and take on projects that meet with one’s interest and level of skill. All programs and services of the Society being developed and that are underway require the help and expertise of volunteers.

>The Friendly Visitor program's main objective is to help maintain the independence of lonely, socially isolated, immobile, elderly seniors, and where possible, encourage their participation in the community. Elderly seniors referred to this program often have health concerns such as depression, or the early stages of dementia or may also have a disability that affects their mobility. Most elderly seniors referred to the program are unable to pay for private care, and they have no family living near by. Friendly V/Adopt G Program

>Learning in Retirement main objective is to draw on the skills and interests of seniors and create peer-lead learning initiatives while encouraging social connectedness. It is challenging, informal learning program that develops a new kind of older person who intends to be a major force for moral, spiritual, environmental and economic good. Learning in Retirement is run with the support of volunteer leaders. Learning In Retirement

>Seniors Leading Seniors provides leadership for seniors and Seniors Centres in the region ensuring the needs and concerns of seniors are voiced to elected officials and other community leaders. The program is led and delivered by seniors leaders who apply civic engagement through planning meetings focusing on seniors' needs and through written reports, newsletters, news articles and press releases. A program coordinator assists the volunteer leaders in facilitating meetings and communications. Seniors Leading Seniors

>South Okanagan Volunteer Centre is one of the over 200 Volunteer Centres in Canada to provide volunteer organization, recruitment and development opportunities on a regional basis. Volunteers, including Board of Directors for over 150 volunteer organizations in the South Okanagan are assisted through the Volunteer Centre. Emphasis is placed on encouraging participation from seniors and youth in their community. South Okanagan Volunteer Centre