Opportunités de bénévolat à Vancouver

1- Gallery & Art Box HostYou will welcome visitors, provide information about current exhibitions, upcoming programs and events, assist with Art Box Gallery Shop sales, answer occasional phone inquiries, and help create a warm, welcoming experience for everyone who visits. During exhibitions, you will also help monitor visitor attendance and engage guests in conversations about the artwork and our programs.No previous gallery experience is required; Just an interest in the arts, strong English communication skills, and a welcoming attitude. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a **2-hour shift**.2- Crew for Events & Gallery RentalsWhat You Will Do:- Assist with event setup, including chairs, refreshments, and stanchions- Welcome guests and help create a friendly, inviting atmosphere- Provide light crowd guidance and attendee assistance- Help with post-event cleanup and takedownLove live events, meeting people, and being part of the local arts scene? Join our Event Crew if you…- Have experience with events, retail, customer service, or sales (preferred)- Enjoy interacting with people and providing excellent guest experiences- Are available for some evening and weekend events which are outside the gallery hours- Have a positive attitude and a passion for music, art, and communityWhy Volunteer With Us?- Be part of West Vancouver's vibrant arts community- Experience behind-the-scenes access to exciting cultural events- Enjoy complimentary admission to the events you help support- Meet artists, musicians, performers, and fellow arts enthusiasts- Earn volunteer hours that can count toward school, graduation, or community service requirements- You will have a chance to participate in our yearly raffle fundraiser.Whether you are looking to build event experience, expand your network, or simply give back to the community, we would love to welcome you to our team. We welcome all applicants with any availability or experience. The minimum age requirement for volunteering is at least 18 years old.Apply today and help create unforgettable arts experiences for our community! As a volunteer, you will enjoy:* Opportunities to connect with local artists, musicians, fellow volunteers, and art enthusiasts.* Volunteer hours that can count toward school requirements or community service.* Valuable customer service, communication, and interpersonal experience.* Training and mentorship from experienced staff and volunteers.* An invitation to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea Party.* A complimentary WVCAC Annual Membership.* The opportunity to receive monthly newsletters, and get featured as a new volunteer joining us, recognizing your contributions and sharing your story with our community (Optional).* You will have a chance to participate in our yearly raffle fundraiser.* The opportunity to be considered for Volunteerism in the Arts Award.

French-Speaking Intergenerational Employment Mentor 50-Help someone move forward. Share what you know. Make your experience count.Do you speak French and have 50+ years of life and professional experience with a genuine desire to give back?Carrefour 50+ CB is looking for volunteer mentors aged 50 and over to support francophone job seekers under 50 as they navigate today’s changing labour market.This is an opportunity to turn your experience into practical support — while building meaningful connections across generations and contributing to the vitality of the francophone community in British Columbia.What will you do?As a volunteer mentor, you will participate in online weekly sessions alongside a member of the Carrefour 50+ employment team and other experienced mentors.Depending on your interests and experience, you may:Share practical advice based on your professional experienceHelp job seekers clarify their career goals and job-search strategiesReview and strengthen résumés and cover lettersShare insights about today’s workplace and recruitment practicesHelp participants prepare for job interviews through realistic simulationsProvide constructive, encouraging feedbackShare useful professional connections or resources when appropriateYou don't need to have all the answers. Your experience, perspective and ability to listen are what make the difference.Two ways to contribute🤝 Group Mentoring SessionsSupport two job seekers alongside other experienced mentors. Each participant presents their career goals and current job-search situation, followed by personalized advice and practical action ideas.🎤 Interview SimulationsHelp a job seeker practise for an upcoming interview through a realistic mock interview, followed by constructive feedback on their strengths and opportunities for improvement.Time commitment2 to 3 hours per weekApproximately 25–35 weeks per year, depending on your availabilityFlexible scheduling that respects your holidays and travel plansOnline participation via computer or tabletReliable internet connection requiredWho we're looking forWe welcome francophone or French-speaking volunteers aged 50+ who have professional experience and would enjoy sharing their knowledge with the next generation.Previous experience as an employer, manager, professional, entrepreneur or hiring decision-maker is particularly valuable, but above all, we're looking for people who are good listeners, generous with their experience and committed to helping others move forward.Why become a mentor?Because experience is more valuable when it is shared.By volunteering with Carrefour 50+, you can:Make a tangible difference in someone's employment journeyShare knowledge that can genuinely help another person succeedBuild meaningful intergenerational connectionsContribute to the francophone community in BCStay connected, engaged and useful while giving backPractise your French with other Francophone peopleYour career experience doesn't stop being valuable when you retire or change careers. It can become someone else's stepping stone.Ready to share your experience?Become an Intergenerational Mentor with Carrefour 50+ and help turn experience into opportunity.📩 Contact Agnès Piloz, Employment Services Coordinatoremploi@carrefour50cb.ca778-747-0138 ext. 6www.carrefour50cb.caJoin us and help make sure that experience has no age.

Mentor·e intergénérationnel·le en emploi 50-Et si votre expérience professionnelle pouvait devenir le tremplin de quelqu’un d’autre ?Vous avez 50 ans ou plus, une expérience professionnelle riche et l’envie de la partager?Carrefour 50+CB recherche des mentor·es bénévoles de 50 ans et plus pour accompagner des personnes francophones de moins de 50 ans dans leur recherche d’emploi et les aider à mieux naviguer dans le monde du travail actuel.Une belle occasion de transmettre votre savoir, créer des liens entre les générations et contribuer concrètement à la vitalité de la francophonie en Colombie-Britannique.Votre rôleEn tant que mentor·e, vous participerez à des rencontres virtuelles hebdomadaires, aux côtés d’un membre de l’équipe Carrefour 50+ et d’autres mentor·es expérimenté·es.Selon vos intérêts et votre expérience, vous pourrez :partager vos conseils et votre expérience professionnelle;aider une personne à clarifier son objectif professionnel et sa stratégie de recherche d’emploi;contribuer à améliorer son CV ou sa lettre de motivation;partager votre connaissance du monde du travail et des pratiques de recrutement;participer à des simulations d’entrevue;offrir une rétroaction constructive et bienveillante;partager, lorsque pertinent, des ressources ou des contacts professionnels.Vous n’avez pas besoin d’avoir toutes les réponses. Votre écoute, votre expérience et votre regard professionnel peuvent déjà faire une réelle différence.Deux façons de contribuer🤝 Mentorat de groupeAccompagnez deux personnes en recherche d’emploi, avec d’autres mentor·es expérimenté·es. Après une présentation de leur parcours et de leurs objectifs, vous leur apporterez des conseils personnalisés et des pistes d’action concrètes.🎤 Simulations d’entrevueAidez une personne à se préparer à une entrevue grâce à une simulation réaliste, suivie d’une rétroaction constructive sur ses forces et ses pistes d’amélioration.Votre engagementDe 2 à 3 heures par semaineEnviron 25 à 35 semaines par année, selon vos disponibilitésUn horaire flexible qui respecte vos vacances et vos voyagesParticipation en ligneOrdinateur ou tablette et connexion Internet fiable requisQui recherchons-nous?Nous recherchons des personnes francophones ou francophiles de 50 ans et plus, possédant une expérience professionnelle et ayant envie de la mettre au service des autres.Une expérience comme employeur, gestionnaire, professionnel·le, entrepreneur·e ou responsable du recrutement est particulièrement pertinente.Mais surtout, nous recherchons des personnes qui aiment écouter, transmettre et encourager.Pourquoi devenir mentor·e?Parce que l’expérience prend encore plus de valeur lorsqu’elle est partagée.En devenant mentor·e bénévole, vous pourrez :avoir un impact concret sur le parcours professionnel d’une personne;transmettre des connaissances acquises au fil de votre carrière;créer des liens enrichissants entre générations;contribuer à la communauté francophone de la Colombie-Britannique;rester actif·ve, engagé·e et connecté·e.Votre expérience ne s’arrête pas lorsque votre carrière évolue. Elle peut devenir le point de départ de la réussite de quelqu’un d’autre.Envie de transmettre votre expérience?Devenez mentor·e intergénérationnel·le avec Carrefour 50+ et transformez votre expérience en opportunité pour une nouvelle génération.📩 Agnès Piloz – Coordonnatrice des services à l’emploiemploi@carrefour50cb.ca778-747-0138, poste 6www.carrefour50cb.caAvec nous, l’expérience n’a pas d’âge.

I'm Kristy, the founder of Pure Living Practice, a small Vancouver business that makes handmade candles, wax melts and botanical soaps. It's just me, and I'd love a few kind, steady people to help now and then.Where I could use help:Making candles: preparing wax, pouring and finishingPackaging: labeling, wrapping and boxing candles and wax meltsSetting up and packing down my market booth (tent, tables, displays)What to expect:Occasional and flexible. You choose what works for you and can say no anytime.I'll show you each step. No experience needed.A calm, unhurried, friendly space.Pure Living Practice is a for-profit business, and I want to be upfront about that before you reach out.To connect, email me at kristy@purelivingpractice.com with a little about you and what you'd enjoy helping with.

Are you into sports and interested in helping youth develop healthy habits? Fill out an application form here to become a Game On! Mentor: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/As a volunteer in our Group Mentoring program, Game On!, you will provide youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices while focusing on fun activity-based play. Groups meet once weekly for 90-minute sessions during weekday afternoons at a school or community centre for 8 to 10 weeks. Groups engage in life skills, communication, and social-emotional discussions that encourage healthy lifelong habits.As a Game On! Group Mentor, you areMale, trans, and gender-diverse individuals who are 18+.Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.Able to meet once weekly for 90-minute sessions from Monday to Friday between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.As a Game On! volunteer, you are asked to enroll in a minimum of two 8-week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program.You will be matched withBoys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth in grades 4 to 7.Youth who could benefit from building self-confidence and learning healthy lifestyle choices.TrainingYou will be supported throughout your match by one of our experienced case workers, also known as a Mentoring Coordinator.No prior experience working with children is necessary. Free training is provided!“My Mondays are now something to look forward to because of Big Brothers! Adding to the community makes my life better.” - Andy, Game On! MentorLocationsCurrently running programs at schools and community centres in Surrey and Vancouver.BenefitsHelp youth build confidence, connection, and healthy habits.Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to various events and activities.Make a positive impact in your community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Relieve stress and develop a more positive attitude.Increase your productivity at work or school.Make a new friend!Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-info-session/

Want to support a child during the school day and feel like a kid again? Fill out an application form here to become an In-School Mentor: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/Our In-School Mentoring Program pairs you with an elementary school student who you share common interests with. You will spend one hour once per week together doing non-academic activities such as playing sports, games, creating art or simply just hanging out at the playground and are paired for the duration, or remainder, of the academic school year.As an In-School Mentor, you areAdults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender-diverse individuals.Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.Available one hour per week during school hours, weekdays between 10:00am and 3:00pm.In-School Mentees areStudents in grades 1 to 7, who are nominated by teachers, staff or themselves.Children who could benefit from having an additional caring adult role model in their life.TrainingYou will be supported throughout your match by one of our experienced case workers, also known as a Mentoring Coordinator.No prior experience working with children is necessary. Free training is provided!“Sometimes you don’t need to do much. Just being there for them and showing up is already making a big impact,” - Yvette, In-School MentorLocationsGreater Vancouver (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock)BenefitsOpportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to various events and activities.Make a positive impact in your community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Relieve stress and develop a more positive attitude.Increase your productivity at work or school.Make a new friend!Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-info-session/

Are you someone who enjoys math and wants to help youth build confidence with numbers? Fill out an application form here to become a Math Mentor: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/Our Mentoring with Math Program strengthens the impact of tutoring by adding in the element of mentorship. You’ll meet in the afternoon, once per week for 90-minute sessions over a 10-week period, and work on numeracy, activities, and games.As a Math Mentor, you areAdults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender-diverse individuals.Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.Able to meet once weekly during weekday afternoons between 4:00pm and 5:30pm for either 90-minute in-person sessions or 60-minute virtual sessions.As a Mentoring with Math volunteer, you are asked to enroll in a minimum of two 10-week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program.Math Mentees areChildren in grades 3-7 who demonstrate a need for assistance in math at their grade level.From families who are not otherwise able to access academic support outside of school.TrainingYou will be supported throughout your match by one of our experienced case workers, also known as a Mentoring Coordinator.Math Mentors are provided with a JUMP Math workbook.No prior experience working with children is necessary. Free training is provided!“I see so much growth in every one of them, not only in terms of their math academic abilities but also them being more open and confident. Overall, being a math mentor has truly been rewarding!” - Airi, Math MentorLocationsIn-person programs are offered at a Surrey Library on Tuesdays between 4:00pm – 5:30pm. Virtual programs run once a week from Monday to Thursday between 4:00pm – 5:00pm. BenefitsSupport a child’s confidence with math.Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to various events and activities.Make a positive impact in your community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Relieve stress and develop a more positive attitude.Increase your productivity at work or school.Make a new friend!Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-info-session/