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Auxiliaries Supporting Healthcare Across British Columbia

The BCAHA Links & Strengthens 62 Member Auxiliaries at the Heart of Healthcare

What is BCAHA?

We are volunteer-based membership organizations formed to support the needs of hospitals, healthcare centres and health services, thereby promoting the health and welfare of communities within BC. The BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries (BCAHA) was established in 1945 to promote education, leadership, effective communication, and high standards of performance as key factors in member Auxiliaries’ success.

our impact in 2024

Member Auxiliaries

Volunteers

Donated to healthcare

Bursaries distributed

Volunteer hours

Welcome to BCAHA

Greetings! Come share our spirit of volunteerism and stories of success. We welcome your participation and support.

– President, BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries

Our Mission Statement

BCAHA links and strengthens auxiliaries at the heart of healthcare.

Helping Healthcare the Auxiliary Way

Auxiliary volunteers make a difference every day all across our province. Whether at a gift shop, thrift store, or in a youth program or residential care facility, our helping hands and smiles are here for you.

Come Join Our Team!

Looking for a place to volunteer? Auxiliaries offer exciting opportunities for you to explore! Support healthcare, connect with your community and build friendships.

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Membership

Currently, BCAHA’s member auxiliaries in BC represent more than 4,637 adult volunteers and 297 youth volunteers. We keep our members knowledgeable with timely information and resource material through our website, a regular newsletter and face-to-face interaction at the local and provincial levels, including annual provincial and regional annual general meetings and conferences.

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BCAHA Tribute Bursary Fund

The BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries recognizes the work of youth volunteers by offering one bursary per year to a student seeking financial assistance. Deadline May 15,2025.

Apply for the Bursary

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Hats, Tea, and a Whole Lot of Fun!

Apr 14, 2026 |

Hats, Tea, and a Whole Lot of Fun! Long Term Care residents at Nats’oojeh Hospital enjoyed a delightful High Tea on February 20 — and they certainly dressed for the occasion! Beautiful hats and sparkling jewellery were on full display as everyone gathered for an...

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Recognition for much needed Equipment

Apr 14, 2026 |

Island Health would like to thank the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary for their generous investment in the North Island. The Auxiliary made possible three significant equipment purchases this year – a bladder scanner for Port McNeill Hospital, along with a Blood Bank...

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BCAHA Spring Conference 2026

Feb 2, 2026 |

Attention All BCAHA Auxiliaries Here is the link for the registration for the BCAHA Spring Conference being held in Vernon B.C. We can't wait to see you all!! https://forms.gle/ZyF2vLbEYUUFhCo56

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