Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver
Discover local nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community.
The BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association has been this province’s leading marketing source since 1955. As one of the most highly regarded chapters in North America, BCAMA was awarded with the prestigious international “Chapter of the Year” Award in each of the three years spanning 1994-1997, as well as numerous other awards over the last 20 years.
The BCAMA is made up of over 500 members, and has a contact database of over 3,000 BC marketing, advertising, and communications professionals. A non-profit association, BCAMA is made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers including Board Members, Committee Members, and Sponsors.
- See more at: http://www.bcama.com/about/overview-and-history/#sthash.r5bdmmon.dpuf
The BCRFA is the largest and most progressive industry organization in British Columbia. We are a collective group of restaurant professionals devoted to the sole purpose of creating the most favourable business environment for our members.
As the voice of BC restaurants, we are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our unique industry partners and restaurant members, providing valuable information and exclusive opportunities. Together, we help to improve business and achieve success. With more than 40 years experience, and with over 3,000 members, we continue to be the foremost resource for our industry.
OUR VISION
To create people’s favourite moments.
OUR MISSION
To enrich people’s lives through the creation of event experiences that inspire, excite, and continually challenge what is possible.
OUR VALUES
Innovation - imagine new possibilities and drive evolution in the events world
Accountability - honour all of your commitments, big and small
Integrity - do what is right; be a great example of a responsible operator
Passion - take initiative to create event experiences that inspire, excite, and fill you with a sense of pride
Agility - have the courage to try things first and the persistence to overcome the most difficult challenges
Efficiency - make the most of your time with clear, simple communication and exceptional organization
Growing Chefs! is a local charity that teaches kids about healthy food and healthy food systems by putting volunteers into elementary schools to lead lessons on urban gardening and healthy, sustainable eating. Through our hands-on program, kids learn to grow their own garden and are led through basic cooking lessons with the food they have grown themselves.
The mission of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is: To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
Since 1975, the BC & Yukon Division of the MS Society of Canada has supported research into multiple sclerosis and made services and programs available to help enhance the lives of to the 7,300 – 10,000 British Columbians and Yukoners who are living with MS.
The ConnecTra Society provides outreach services primarily for mobility and physically impaired individuals in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. It serves as a connecting agency, linking people with physical disabilities to activities and programs that will, over time, allow them to grow, gain confidence and become increasingly more active and involved in community life.
The Gastown Business Improvement Society, a not-for-profit association, promotes the shared interests of commercial property owners and businesses located within the neighbourhood boundaries, supporting the area’s growth and development, while making a positive impact on the community.
Since 2000, Leave Out Violence (LOVE) Society BC has been delivering award winning youth-driven media arts-based violence prevention and intervention programming to youth who face multiple barriers.
LOVE youth use media arts to document their experiences and share their views of the world, and build leadership skills to break the cycle of violence in their lives and communities.
ConnecTra Society helps people with physical disabilities connect with work, leisure and social opportunities throughout Metro Vancouver.
It is one of the affiliated societies of the Vancouver-based Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation.
The Aviation Leadership Foundation is national non-profit organization based in Vancouver that runs several on-going leadership development programs open to all individuals - both aviation and non-aviation oriented. Our vision is A Leader in Every Chair. We connect leaders, building community, and inspire possibility.
The North Vancouver Visitor Centre provides plenty of information on local activities and events, attractions, local shops, sightseeing tours and accommodations so you can make the most of your visit to Vancouver's North Shore Where Nature Lives. We are located inside the Lonsdale Quay Market (ground floor, north end), just a few steps away from the SeaBus terminal. We offer free information, reservations and accommodations services.
VOLUNTEER MENTORS ARE NEEDED!
ConnecTra Society has a new research program, Employment Mentorship Support Project, in partnership with University of British Columbia’s Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science.
ConnecTra is seeking volunteer mentors to support individuals with physical disabilities in pursuit of employment, training, education, volunteering, recreation and increased social involvement.
Typical support includes researching community resources, job searches, and registration of participants at their local Work BC Employment Services Centre.
Volunteer Mentors will need to have previous employment experience, clear a criminal record check for vulnerable adults, and commit to volunteering over an eight-month period.
The attendance of a day-long volunteer orientation is required:
Saturday, March, 26, 2016 10- 4pm at Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Multi-Purpose Room # 4, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1. The nearest skytrain stations are Main Street Science World (Expo Millennium Line) and Olympic Village (Canada Line). Lunch will be provided.ConnecTra reimburses Volunteer Mentors for parking and Translink.
For more information, please contact:
DAVID PARKE at dppowder@gmail.com and 604-839-0557
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