Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver
Discover local nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community.
Earth Rangers is an environmental non-profit that empowers youth to take action for the environment. Our ER Teens program offers an opportunity for young Canadians aged 13-18 to take initiative for environmental causes they care about, such as wildlife conservation, climate change, sustainability, and more. By working remotely with staff, teens volunteer their time to complete an eco-action project of their choice; at home, at school, in their community, or online. Our flexible program ensures that teens can work at their own pace, while having the support and resources they need to make a positive impact.
The White Rock Playersā Club is a much-loved community theatre group, producing five shows a year, which include comedies, thrillers, dramas and the ever-popular Christmas Pantomime ā in fact, the Club is very likely the longest continuous presenter of Pantomimes outside the UK, with a different show every year since 1954.
Vancouver Young Artist Society empowers future generations to pursue fine art education, serve their community through arts and music. Connect the community through music performance, workshops, lectures. Forster Youth leadership and entrepreneurship through music and art programs.ā
Whether you like working with children, youth, adults or seniors, at cultural facilities, festivals and special events, or contributing as a member of a council-appointed group, there is a volunteer opportunity for you.
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to contribute to your community and help establish a personal and professional network. You can also make new friends, practise English and develop leadership skills that can be transferable to a career.
Please note:Ā You do not need to be a West Vancouver resident to volunteer for most opportunities (although you do for some committees and working groups). Most volunteer positions have a minimum ageĀ requirement of 14 years. Some volunteer placements require a Police Information Check (PIC).
HOPE exists as a platform to inspire innovative solutions to broken systems. Whether providing short-term relief, or building long-term systems, we believe that the best answers are global in concept, local in execution, and limitless in their ability to create and inspire change. We work with young people to empower their local and global communities. We are connected to 52 non-profit partners, have HOPE branches in 12 high schools and 6 universities, and involve over 3000 youth in our network annually. We believe that youth can be doing much more as humanitarians, so we create spaces and systems that facilitate this.
Zili CARE is an evidence-driven preventative health care organization focused on education and counselling support to ensure everyone cares for themselves in mind, body and soul.
RAVEN is a non-profit charitable organization that provides financial resources to assist Aboriginal Nations within Canada in lawfully forcing industrial development to be reconciled with their traditional ways of life, and in a manner that addresses global warming or other ecological sustainability challenges.
The Gathering Our Voices (GOV) organization hosts a week long event once a year for Indigenous youth to participate in a wide variety of workshops and cultural events. This year the 16th annual Gathering Our Voices Indigenous Youth Leadership event will be held on Musqueam traditional territory, in Richmond, B.C. GOV will take place between March 20th and March 23rd.
Self Discovery Community is a media and fundraising platform that supports coaches and other organizations through radio blog videos and books which substitutes payment for services for those who cannot afford them.
Using Self Discovery Radio as its media marketing platform, we bring awareness and support to those who are in transitionĀ in life and in need support getting back on their feet.
The Victoria Community Resources Society (VCRS) is a community living organization supporting individuals with diverse-abilities at home and in the community. The society provides care and strives to remove barriers and overcome obstacles faced by those we serve to ensure the high quality of life we believe all people deserve. VCRS believes that quality of life comes from choice, self-determination and inclusion.We supports individuals to enjoy life to the fullest by honoring their choices, preferences and lifestyles.
Join the 2022 School Helpers Tutoring Team! School Helpers is a non-profit, student-run tutoring organization, with students and tutors across Canada. Formed in 2020 by a high school student, School Helpers aims to support families and students during the challenging time of COVID-19. All tutors are volunteer high school/undergraduate university students (ages 13-22), and all tutoring occurs online.
School Helpers tutors are subject to the responsibility of conducting/organizing online tutoring sessions and catering their lessons in such a way that best suits the learning style of their student(s). Tutors must be able to help their student(s) in at least one of the following subjects: English, Social Studies, Math, Science, or French. Any additional subjects that are not previously mentioned are also encouraged (please specify this in the application). Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as previous volunteer or leadership experience(s), are preferable. Please contact infoschoolhelpers@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Tutor application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfIgcsIwNCbzFLPmOZSrKqUBpie3ClysQQRdyYbzHu5xMtBg/viewform
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is the umbrella association for the 25 Friendship Centres throughout the Province of British Columbia.
The Friendship Centre Movement began in the 1950s. The movement represents a national network, united by the vision of a vibrant society that supports Indigenous peoples and a brighter future in Canada.
Friendship Centres are community hubs. They offer culturally safe programs and services, and provide a welcoming space for all members of the community to share knowledge and connect with others.
This opportunity is to support Gathering Our Voices, the largest Indigenous youth gathering across BC and Canada.
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