Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver
Discover local nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community.
Cluborate (Cluborate Community) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to see all the youth organizations that aspire to create greater impacts to the people around us. We hope to expose both clubs and students to more opportunities to learn, engage and grow from participating in what interests us. At Cluborate, we are firm believers in providing youth with opportunities to get connected and connecting initiatives so they could collaborate to create greater impacts. We hope to see youth clubs and organizations working together to build a memorable high-school experience for students and volunteer executives. As each of us has our own unique talents and ambitions, we aspire for all youth to have a platform to connect with each other.
The West End-Coal Harbour Community Policing Centre is a non-profit organization which works in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department. We provide crime prevention education and personal safety awareness activities in downtown Vancouver, west of Burrard Street. What makes us special is YOU! The WECHCPC is driven by volunteer power; people from the community that have a personal attachment to the area and/or the types of services we provide, and want to make the community a better place for themselves and for others. The CPC’s success depends on you, your skills, your knowledge, and your experiences. No one knows the community better than the people who live, work, and play here!
The C.O.D.E. Initiative is an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in both the education and tech industries. Since 2017, we have provided coding and STEM workshops to neurodiverse children (youth who identify with being on the Autism Spectrum or having ADD/ADHD, GAD, or any other exceptionality) and underrepresented youth across Canada. Our mission is to cultivate inclusive and supportive environments for children to learn, explore and empower themselves in.
The VWMS is passionate about supporting young, aspiring B.C. musicians in all classical music disciplines to further their training and education. We award annual scholarships and bursaries and provide each of our award winners the opportunity to develop and perform a program before an appreciative audience.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Operating since 1905 to promote classical music, VWMS began offering scholarships in 1923 and bursaries in 1977. These funds helped many artists as they began their careers including Donald Bell, Jean Coulthard, Barbara Custance, Ben Heppner, Jon Kimura Parker, Jamie Parker, the Chooi brothers (Timothy and Nikki), and Avan Yu.
Our Scholarship competitions are open to musicians between 13 and 30 and operate under three categories - voice, piano and orchestral instruments - with each discipline held every third year. Our yearly bursary competitions are open to students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary music program in any music discipline. Three winners in each competition receive cash awards. All competitions have qualified adjudicators.
Concerts
Our winners plan and perform a one-hour concert program, which is a significant development experience. The young performers have shone and engaged us with wonderful concerts.
Do you want to make the difference in the lives of families in our community?
CityReach Care Society is looking for motivated and enthusiastic volunteers to help prepare fresh and healthy food hampers to serve over 1000 families each week.
Food for Families is a free, nutritious foodbank for vulnerable families and seniors in the Greater Vancouver Area. We serve over 1000 households with wholesome and healthy food including fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, proteins and grains.
CPRS Vancouver offers professional development opportunities and social events for our members to network and discuss issues surrounding public relations, media relations, social media, event management, marketing, public engagement and public affairs.
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.
Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC) is a national, non-profit network that works to connect all Biosphere Eco-Cities across Canada. A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) is an urban area and surrounding countryside where cooperation and collaboration ensure that everyone’s actions can contribute to sustainability; ultimately fostering a culture of sustainability. Currently, there are five BEC initiatives across Canada; Ottawa (OBEC), Toronto (TBEC), Brampton (BBEC), Edmonton (EBEC), and Vancouver (VBEC). BECC provides support and acts as a resource and tool for collaboration among BECs while also implementing national sustainability projects.
BECs use 10 Themes of Sustainability (transportation, energy, design, habitat, food, natural capital, waste, health, recreation, and sense of place) and 5 Tools of Engagement (Database of Projects, Sustainability Plans, Workshops on Individual Themes, Demonstration Projects, and Council of Stakeholders) to create a culture of sustainability through community engagement, cooperation, innovation and sharing of knowledge, skills and information for sustainability.
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our strength lies in our exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D.
We are the Secwepemc Union, an organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the culture, traditions, rights, and the health and welfare of our members. We stand up and fight for indigenous rights and title, and are strong advocates for self determination.
We run several tech projects such as websites, social apps, a search engine, maps, and other projects. We fundraise and support indigenous people around the world with humanitarian aid.
We are a Vancouver-based chapter of IODE Canada.
Women dedicated to a better Canada is our official motto. IODE members are filled with energy and creativity and have a clear sense of purpose. Our fundraising activities have supported education and citizenship programs and community services to those in need at home and abroad since 1900.
Members volunteer with and for people, focusing on Children, Education and Community Services. Each IODE chapter has the autonomy to choose and support projects in their own community. With just a few monthly hours, you can make a difference and form lifelong friendships.
The main benefit of belonging to IODE is being part of a like-minded group of women who work together to improve the quality of life for those in need.
BEST, or Better Environmentally Sound Transportation, is a non-profit organization that has been promoting sustainable transportation since 1991. Our vision: Through sustainable transportation, we build vibrant, inclusive communities. Our mission: To activate better transportation options through initiatives, collaboration and leadership.
BEST’s current programs include The Bicycle Valet, a social enterprise that provides free and secure bicycle parking, primarily at events throughout Metro Vancouver all year long. The Bicycle Valet relies on a large passionate team of staff, volunteers, and summer students who help foster sustainable transportation options in local communities.
Living Streets is BEST’s walking and pedestrian focused program. We work with Neighbourhood Houses and municipalities in BC to organize year-long walking events and opportunities for all ages. One of these events is Walk30: a 5 week fun competition in the spring focused on walking for health, supported by health authorities, municipalities, schools and other workplaces.
Since 2010, BEST has run programs focused on improving and increasing transportation options for seniors. Currently, the focus is on a three year systems change project (Seniors on the Move) across BC, as well as delivering workshops to skill up seniors exploring transportation options beyond driving alongside United Way BC.
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