Due to high demand for our legal presentations, we are seeking volunteer legal professionals to assist our Public Education and Outreach Program as Public Legal Education Volunteers. For the full details and how to apply, visit our volunteer page here.

Join our team! We are currently seeking a part-time Seniors Abuse & Information Line Intake Worker and a part-time Clinic Assistant for our Advance Planning Clinics in William Lake. For the full job descriptions, visit our careers page here.

In February, our Elder Law Clinics held at the Newton Seniors' Centre (13775 - 70 Ave) will be changing from the first Tuesday of each month to the third Tuesday. Clinics will continue to be in the mornings by appointment. During these free 30-minute clinics, Seniors First BC lawyers meet eligible seniors to assist with […]

Researchers at Simon Fraser University—Claire Robson, Gloria Gutman, Jen Marchbank, and Makaela Prentice—have released a new book titled Elder Abuse in the LGBTQ2SA+ Community - The Impact of Homophobia and Transphobia. This book raises awareness about the invisible problem of elder abuse in the LGBTQ2SA+ community. It features stories of 9 elder abuse survivors in […]

Date/Time: February 28, 2024 1:30pm-3:00pm PST Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver In partnership with the Vancouver Public Library, one of our Legal Advocates is presenting on Government Benefits for Older Adults, providing an informative overview of several federal and provincial government benefits for seniors, including Old Age Security (OAS), […]

Starting in February, our Advance Planning Clinics will be available by appointment in Williams Lake. Held in partnership with the Cariboo Friendship Society, the monthly clinics will take place mornings every 1st Wednesday of each month by appointment at 99 3 Ave S in Williams Lake. Eligible, low-income older adults can receive free advance planning […]

Date/Time: February 27, 2024. 11:00am-12:30pm PST Location: South Granville Seniors Centre, 1420 - West 12 Ave, Vancouver Join us for a learning event on "The Importance of Staying Connected: Preventing Social Isolation and Loneliness" in partnership with the South Granville Seniors Centre. This interactive presentation introduces the importance of staying connected. It discusses issues of […]

Date/Time: February 21, 2024. 1:30pm-3:00pm PST Location: Mission Public Library, 33247 2nd Ave, Mission, BC V2V 1J9 Join us for a learning event on "The Importance of Staying Connected: Preventing Social Isolation and Loneliness" in partnership with the Mission Public Library. This interactive presentation introduces the importance of staying connected. It discusses issues of social […]

Date/Time: February 14, 2024. 10:00am – 12:00noon PST Location: Online via Zoom Join us for an Advance Planning presentation in partnership with New Horizons for Seniors (Cortes Island). Advance planning can help ensure your wishes will be respected if you were to become incapable and when you pass away. Presented by a Seniors First BC […]

Date/Time: February 6, 2024 1:00pm-2:30pm PST Location: Online via Zoom In partnership with Granisle Better at Home Program, one of our Legal Advocates is presenting Government Benefits for Older Adults, providing an informative overview of several federal and provincial government benefits for seniors, including Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Canada Pension Plan […]