UVic Caring Project
Small things done with care .
A project by Christopher Bowers… Spiritual Care Provider with UVic’s Multifaith Centre
Our homes, neighbourhoods and wider communities could do with more caring acts. Having some examples can be helpful in becoming aware of different ways of engaging in caring actions, and prompting more ‘moments’ big or small.
How you can be involved — local action What was a caring moment you witnessed or experienced? We would love you to share written or video posts below. If you’d like some help with recording , contact us to have your story recorded ( video or audio). Here are some video examples from UVic and beyond. We also have an Instagram account, and Facebook Group that you’re welcome to contribute to.
A chance encounter across campus provided opportunities to give Will a hand with an item he left on the bus, and in turn he had a few minutes to share how he cares and supports individuals and groups with his unique skill set.
Will Weigler– co-creating amazing community projects from Christopher Bowers on Vimeo.
When I phoned Vancity about glitches in downloading and verifying a new Vancity app. The agent answered my questions and then suggested the best thing to do is remove the app and download another copy. He stayed with me on the line through the entire process. Felt super cared-for.
Cool story about the bike I got when I was staying with you. I wasn’t riding it. An 82 yr old fellow on the strata council here found out that I was giving it away so he took it. He’s overjoyed like a kid. Took it for a ride last week and loves it!
Turns out this fellow is still a designer of Vegas showgirl costumes. Hopes to get back travelling and doing it again post covid..at 82!!!
A friend shared this me…
“I was on the ferry tonight with my grandson and we had lots of stairs to come down. My knee is much better now but he didn’t know that and offered me his arm to help me down the stairs. I was so touched that he is so thoughtful and caring to want to help me out😇”
When a crowd at a Fernwood Pub did the unexpected and went out of their way for a last minute song at an open mic night, it changed the life of a visitor that night.