Organismes sans but lucratif à Vancouver

The Writers’ Exchange makes literacy exciting and accessible for inner-city kids through free mentoring and creative writing projects. Our vision is that every child will have the literacy skills necessary to access a world where anything is possible. The Writers' Exchange runs free literacy programs for at-risk kids in inner-city schools. As a volunteer literacy mentor, you help with reading, creative writing projects, literacy games and cool crafts, or support a small group of kids during in-school book-making programs. We have programs that run both during the school year and the summer months. Help us make literacy fun and accessible for kids!

Are you passionate about helping youth? The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is looking for volunteers aged 18 and older interested in fostering relationships, facilitating workshops, learning together, cultivating youth-led experiences and working with young people aged 10 to 17. If you are passionate, reliable, encouraging, open-minded and able to commit for six months to a year then we want to hear from you. Sign up here to make a difference in a young person’s life.

YMCA at Home is a comprehensive online platform offered by YMCA BC that provides a diverse range of virtual services and resources to support individuals in achieving their health, fitness, and wellness goals from the comfort of their homes. The platform offers a variety of virtual fitness classes, wellness programs, educational content, and community engagement initiatives. Users can access a wide array of on-demand content, live streaming sessions, and interactive features to enhance their overall well-being. The YMCA at Home website aims to bring the mission and values of the YMCA to individuals across BC, fostering a sense of community and promoting a healthy lifestyle through convenient and accessible online services.

About the YMCA of Greater Toronto The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a dynamic charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. Our 2010-2020 strategic plan Strong Start Great Future calls upon our Association to invest in young people across their life stages to deliver on our vision of ensuring our communities will be home to the healthiest children, teens and young adults. This community health strategy includes a significant role for adults and older adults. Mirroring the region’s diversity, the YMCA offers a variety of programs responding to the needs of the community, including employment and essential skills, education, newcomer programs, youth outreach and intervention, fitness, sports and aquatics, international programs, child care and camps. Program Description: Next Stop Canada (NSC) is a program that provides online settlement support, learning opportunities, and mentorship to pre-arrival clients who are destined for Canada. This online program helps individuals overseas prepare for immigration to Canada by providing them with the information, knowledge, and resources needed to quickly adapt and integrate into Canadian society.

We are 4,000 volunteers and staff working together with more than 115,000 people across the Lower Mainland who believe in helping children and families reach their full potential. We are a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community. - See more at: https://gv.ymca.ca/About-Us#sthash.HRJatqUg.dpuf

Since its inception in 1897, YWCA Metro Vancouver has worked tirelessly to achieve women's equality. Today, the YWCA is one of Metro Vancouver's largest and most diversified non-profit organizations. Our holistic, intergrated programs and services help lift women and families out of poverty, provide the best start for children and create new opportunities for education, employment and leadership. Vision Our vision is to achieve women’s equality. Mission Our mission is to touch lives and build better futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness, and equal opportunities.

YWCA Metro Vancouver is a registered charity providing a range of integrated services for women and their families, and those seeking to improve the quality of their lives. From early learning and care to housing, health and fitness, employment services and leadership, YWCA Metro Vancouver touches lives in our communities.

For 125 years, YWCA Metro Vancouver has been supporting women and families as they pursue their dreams and goals.  We advance gender equity alongside women, families, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people through advocacy and integrated services that help support personal, collective and economic wellbeing.

The Yard Garden Harvest Program (YGHP) grows food in five of our neighbours' yards to provide local, community-grown produce to Little Mountain Neighbourhood House's Food Distribution Program. The YGHP is rooted in deepening connections by engaging with landowners and volunteers while growing food in a way that benefits the soil, the pollinators, and our community!

YELL Canada is a registered charity that inspires entrepreneurial thinking and invests in young minds, preparing them for a radically different future. We partner with educators and business leaders to deliver real-world programming in high school classrooms, creating powerful problem solvers to build our future economies. YELL builds the connections between youth and local leaders, helping youth see a possible future for themselves at home, while equipping them with the tools and the support network to make it happen. YELL's programming targets high school students aged 15-18 (grades 10-12). Our flagship program is a year-long accredited entrepreneurship and innovation high school course. It involves a teacher led and mentor supported fully accredited course (students receive school credit), that runs from Sept-June.  

Organization: Young Readers’ Choice Awards Society of BC About Us: The Young Readers’ Choice Awards Society of BC is dedicated to fostering a love of Canadian literature among children, families, and educators across British Columbia. Through our programs and initiatives, we provide opportunities for young readers to discover, connect with, and be inspired by outstanding Canadian books. Role Overview: As the Human Resources Manager volunteer, you will play a key role in ensuring that the Society operates smoothly and effectively by supporting our team with HR-related tasks. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about Canadian children literature and eager to contribute their skills to a meaningful cause. Key Responsibilities: Volunteer Management: - Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and orienting new volunteers. - Maintain an updated record of volunteers and their roles within the organization. - Support volunteers with resources and ensure a positive volunteer experience. Policy Development: - Draft and update policies and procedures related to volunteer and staff engagement. - Ensure compliance with relevant labor and nonprofit guidelines. Team Support: - Mediate and resolve minor team concerns or questions as needed. - Assist in fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture. Administrative Tasks: - Maintain HR documentation, such as volunteer agreements and training materials. - Support the scheduling and coordination of volunteer activities or meetings. Qualifications: - A background or interest in human resources, nonprofit management, or related fields. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion. - Familiarity with BC employment and volunteer management standards is an asset but not required. What We Offer: - The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Canadian children’s literature. - Flexible hours that allow you to volunteer at your convenience. - A chance to gain HR experience within a supportive and collaborative environment. How to Apply: If you’re interested in helping us, bring Canadian literature to life for young readers, we’d love to hear from you! Please email your cover letter and resumé to secretary@redcedaraward.ca. Thank you for your interest in supporting the Young Readers’ Choice Awards Society of BC! Together, we can inspire the next generation of Canadian readers.

The Young Readers' Choice Awards Society of British Columbia is the non-profit organization that administers the Red Cedar Book Award. The purpose of the Award is to create a rich reading experience for children in grades 4-7, families, and educators while supporting and promoting the Canadian publishing industry.  Our mission is that we are: A learning commons for kids, families, and educators across British Columbia to discover, connect, and be inspired by Canadian literature written for kids. An our vision is: An engaged, excited, and educated province-wide Red Cedar Book Awards community