Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver

Our Vision: More youthful cities globally Our purpose: To help cities and their youth create a strong youthful infrastructure and adopt a vibrant youthful attitude. Youthfulcities is a social venture that runs youth-focused research and innovation for city building.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S., our primary service delivery entity, was founded in 1973 and incorporated in 1974 as a non-partisan and non-profit charitable organization. Initially founded to assist new Canadians of Chinese descent to overcome language and cultural barriers, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has evolved into a multicultural, multi-service agency assisting people at all stages of their Canadian experience. Today, the organization is recognized as one of British Columbia’s largest social service providers. With over 20 locations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. proudly services local communities in Greater Vancouver, Fort St. John and overseas in Taipei, Taiwan and Seoul, Korea. Through advocacy, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is also recognized as a prominent voice of positive social change. Guided by policies envisioned by a board of volunteer directors elected by the membership, over 400 professional staff and 2,000 volunteers deliver a multitude of services in the areas of settlement, employment, health and housing as well as business, auto insurance, economic, community and social development. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care (MLC) Society was incorporated in 1995 to deliver a continuum of care to seniors. With support from Vancouver Coastal Health, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. MLC Society manages and operates Chieng’s Adult Day Centre, two assisted living residences, Harmony House and Austin Harris Residence as well as a multi-level care facility, Simon K.Y. Lee Seniors Care Home. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation was incorporated in 2001 to raise funds essential for under-funded and non-funded programs as well as to manage endowments on behalf of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. MLC Society. Annual major fundraising events include the Gala Dinner, Charity Golf Tournament and the “Walk with the Dragon,” one of Vancouver’s largest community-based fundraisers which draws over 12,000 individual and corporate participants.

The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Youth Leadership Millennium (YLM) program empowers youth aged 14-24 to take on leadership roles in their personal lives and the community. We strive to offer youth the skills and competitive edge required for successful personal, relational, and community growth.  

Repair Cafés are community gatherings where fixer volunteers help visitors repair their broken household items - Electronics, Small Appliances, Textile, Jewelry, Woodwork, and Bikes. Open to the public free of charge, Repair Cafes aim to reduce waste, fix the throw-away culture, share repair knowledge and create better community. Metro Vancouver Repair Cafes work to expand the Repair Cafe program throughout Lower Mainland

VOLUNTEER JOB POSTING Position: Marketing & Promotion Organization Mission Statement The ME|FM Society of BC is a charity, run by patients, carers and their families, formed to help and support patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and/or Fibromyalgia (FM). Our society works to help ME and FM patients in British Columbia improve their health and quality of life by providing information about these illnesses, and guidance on how to seek and obtain support, appropriate medical help and treatments. Please see our website for more about our goals and what we do (https://www.mefm.bc.ca/programs). Position Description The ME|FM Society of BC is seeking a volunteer to assist us with our social media presence and contributions to the online community. This role is ideal for someone looking to break into the Marketing and Social Media scene, have an impact in healthcare, and give back to a vulnerable population facing multiple barriers. We are looking for a creative and social media savvy individual to coordinate the Society’s online activities. Your aim will be to implement a cutting edge social media strategy that raises awareness of Society work, and coordinate the regular management and content creation for the Society’s social media platforms (predominantly Facebook and Website, but we are open to others). The ME|FM Marketing volunteer will: - Provide information about services and supports for ME or FM patients on our online platforms - Promote donation drives annually - Provide basic education about the illness and resources for the online community - Create & update a cutting edge social media strategy - Implement bold, new ideas to raise awareness of the Society’s work - Maintain a focus on innovative approaches in social media engagement. This position is ongoing, with no set start or end date, and most of the work can be done remotely. We are looking for a team member who wants to stay and grow with us long term. Preferred skills - Have interest in or be willinging to learn website management - Interest in social media content development - Experience/interest with implementing social media strategies - An eagerness to work independently as well as in a team environment. - The ability to respond to communications in a timely manner - Highly experienced in social media tools and implementation of social media strategies - Some experience working in social media, communication and marketing related field Qualifications - Be 16+ years of age - Reliable access to a computer & internet - Individual who enjoys being online & creating content Role suitable for - Individuals who have ME or FM - Individuals who are caregivers for those who have ME or FM - Individuals who have an interest in working in communications Additional Information - Must read training manual and be familiar with the website - Must sign confidentiality agreement - Must meet with Administrator (phone) before starting volunteer work Time Commitment - The position requires approximately 1-2 hours of work per week Benefits of volunteering include - Making a difference in people’s lives - Bringing about social and organizational change - Developing content to raise awareness for ME|FM and the Society activities - Ongoing education and development Contact Please send your Letter of interest to admin@mefm.bc.ca letting us know why you are interested in this role and volunteering with the Society.

Established in 1978, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver’s (BBGV) mission is to support child and youth development through Volunteer-led mentoring programs. Our vision is to put a mentor in the life of every child and youth who needs one. We provide various mentoring programs for children who require extra support and friendship. Having a caring role model has shown to lead to endless positive outcomes for children, because when children are emotionally, socially, and physically healthy, everyone in the community benefits. BBGV serves over 1000 children annually throughout the Lower Mainland and Sea-to-Sky Corridor. Most of the children are from low-income single-mother households, or families who are facing multiple barriers and a lack of positive role models for the child. BBGV strives to ensure that children from all backgrounds have access to our programs.

Young Women in Business is a community for emerging female leaders and young professionals who want to create their own success. We believe every women and young professional stepping into the workforce or growing in their career should be well equipped with the proper set of tools and knowledge to reach their fullest personal and professional potential. We provide young women and professionals with events, programs and an engaged network of ambitious women, to help them become successful in their careers, take on new challenges and develop skills.

ACT- Autism Community Training is a leading provider of evidence-based training and information resources relevant to the autism community in Canada and internationally. ACT develops a wide-range of positive and practical information on everything from sleep problems and diet, to core issues such as diagnosis and aspects of intervention, including information on setting up intervention programs. The mission of ACT is to provide excellent information and training, in accordance with international best practices. Our goal is to enable parents, professionals and para-professionals to support children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder to live productive, satisfying lives within their families and communities.

BabyGoRound is a registered charity, which has been operating out of a store-like facility on Kingsway since October 2012. Our mission is to help families in need in Greater Vancouver to safely care for their babies and toddlers by providing them with essential baby gear, such as cribs and strollers, that they might otherwise not be able to access. Families are served from a wide range of communities throughout the Lower Mainland. BabyGoRound relies heavily on individuals and families to donate gently used items, which are then redistributed to close to 800 families each year.

We connect people and empower them to create the change they want to see in their communities. The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of B.C. (ANHBC) oversees seven neighbourhood houses and an outdoor centre, through which we operate more than 300 community-based programs and services for a diversity of participants. Through ANHBC, you can build strong, supportive relationships and pursue your passions at welcoming and inclusive sites throughout Metro Vancouver.

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: 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 age requirement of 14 years. Some volunteer placements require a Police Information Check (PIC).

The Metro Vancouver Dream Centre works to bridge the issues of food insecurity and food waste. Through our two ongoing primary projects, a hot meal service and a community food bank, we work to provide donated food to people who need it. Our meal service is held two Fridays a month in East Vancouver, and we serve a nutritious dinner to approximately 70 to 100 people. Our no-barrier food bank is held two Fridays a month in East Vancouver and serves approximately 80 to 100 people. We also put on an annual Thanksgiving dinner for the community, where we serve a full Thanksgiving meal to 300 to 500 people. Our clients come from many types of situations. Some live outdoors or in shelters, while many have apartments or rooms. Some are on social assistance, and some work but are unable to afford both rent and food. Some are elderly, and we also serve families with children. Our volunteers are a diverse group working together for a common purpose: reducing food waste, increasing access to nutritious food, and creating community.