Upcoming Events
We want to meet you!
Say hello to our staff and volunteers in person and learn more about DWC.
Developing World Connections is all about making connections with people. Not just with those who we help in the developing world, but also with our volunteers and those who are thinking about volunteering abroad. This fall and spring, we'll be travelling across Canada to visit university and college campuses and to participate in some exciting trade shows. Whether it's our first time saying hello or the 50th, we'd love to talk to you and answer your questions.
Are you a DWC alumni? We n
eed volunteers at each of these events to help share their personal story with prospective DWC participants. Please email Communications Coordinator, Sarah, at
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if you are able to donate a couple hours of your time or would like to host your own event in your community.
Note: we will be regularly be updating this page. Please join our mailing list if you would like to be notified of updates to these events.
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May 2013
Community Events
DWC Info & Alumni Night
Wednesday, May 8th 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Frick and Frack Tap House, 577 Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia
> For more information and RSVP, visit our Eventbrite page.
June 2013
Community Events
International Development Drinks - Kamloops Global Awareness Network
Wednesday, June 12th 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Frick and Frack Tap House, 577 Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia
> For more information, visit the Kamloops Global Awareness Network website.
August 2013
Community Events
Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships
Friday, August 9th TBD
Saturday, August 10th TBD
Sunday, August 11th TBD
McLeod Athletic Park, Langley, British Columbia
> For more information, please visit the Legion National Youth Track & Field Championships website.
September 2013
Community Events
DWC 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 19th 11:00am shotgun start; 6:00pm dinner
Sun Rivers Golf Resort, Kamloops, British Columbia
> For more information, please visit our Golf Tournament web page.
Trade Shows
Go Global Expo Toronto
Saturday, September 21st 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, September 22nd 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Ontario
> Free admission. For more information, please visit Go Global's website.
Study and Go Abroad Shows
Toronto
Saturday, September 21st 12:00am - 6:00pm
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Constitution Halls 105-106, North Building
255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Vancouver
Thursday, September 26th 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Vancouver Convention Centre, East Ballroom at Convention Level
999 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
> Free admission. For more information, please visit Study and Go Abroad's website.
October 2013
Trade Shows
West Coast Women's Show
Friday, October 25th 1:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday, October 26th 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday, October 27th 11:00am - 5:30pm
Abbotsford Tradex Centre, Abbotsford, British Columbia
> $12.50 per adult ticket. For more information, please visit the West Coast Women's show website.
Toronto Zoomer Show
Saturday, October 26th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, October 27th 10:00am - 5:00pm
Direct Energy Centre, Hall C & D, 100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
> $8 per ticket; free admission for CARP members. For more information, please visit the Zoomer Show website.
