Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver

CoDevelopment Canada is nonprofit, international solidarity organization that works for social change and global education in the Americas. Founded in 1985 by a group of activists who wanted to go beyond financial aid, CoDev builds partnerships between like-minded organizations in Canada and Latin America to foster learning, social change, and community empowerment. These partnerships educate Canadians about Latin America and allow them to directly support the region. Such connections build solidarity, mutual understanding and ultimately improve prospects for a fairer global order. To learn more, visit www.codev.org

EMBERS is a community economic development charity located in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Since 2001, EMBERS has helped thousands of people facing barriers to work lead productive, fulfilling lives by offering economic and employment opportunities - including job placements, training and support. Event & Role Summary The EMBERS 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held on July 13 at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course. Proceeds raised from this charity fundraising event will be going to support EMBERS' programs, which helps low-income people access meaningful work. It's our biggest event of the year, and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help pull it off. Between 12 pm and 6 pm, we will need activity leaders at each golf hole who will be responsible for leading activities for golfers. Activities will include contests and games like 'guess the amount of golf balls' and 'marshmallow chipping'. Some volunteers will also be supervising tasting stations, where food or beverages will be distributed to golfers. Responsibilities Greet golfers in a warm and friendly manner Give instructions to golfers Ensure golfers are having a positive experience Assist with set up and tear down Benefits Meet people who are enthusiastic about community-based economic development Special offers and discounts from many of our tournament sponsors Complimentary lunch, dinner, and snacks Qualifications Must enjoy working outside Friendly and outgoing personality Able to give instruction Application Details To apply, go to www.embersvancouver.com/embers-golf-tournament/golf-volunteer/, fill out the form, and select 'Activity Leader' as one of your choices.

Girls Rock Camp Vancouver is a non-profit society that builds self-esteem in female and non-binary youth through music creation and performance. By providing workshops and technical training, we create leadership opportunities, cultivate a supportive community of peers and mentors, and encourage social change and the development of life skills. We run a summer day camp for girls and non-binary youth age 8-17. GRCV campers will attend classes in instrument instruction, songwriting, workshops, band practice, and engage in sharing and self esteem building.

We are committed to making a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding, so she can contribute responsibly to her communities. Our Mission is to enable girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous, and to make a difference in the world. We strive to ensure that girls and women from all walks of life, identities, and lived experiences feel a sense of belonging and can participate fully. Our commitment to inclusion means GGC’s culture, programming and practices encourage self-awareness and awareness of others; room for difference; and environments where girls and women feel safe, respected, supported and inspired to reach their potential.

The Vancouver Fringe is an 11-day theatre extravaganza, hosting over 800 shows from 90 different artists, and attracting upwards of 40,000 attendees.

Muscular Dystrophy Canada is a national, non-profit organization of dedicated volunteers and staff who continually work to provide support and resources to clients like you who are impacted by 1 of over 150 neuromuscular disorders. Our mission is to enhance the lives of those affected with neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources while relentlessly searching for a cure through well funded research

McCreary Centre Society is a non-government not-for-profit committed to improving the health of BC youth through research, evaluation and community based projects. Our vision is that all youth are supported to be healthy and connected

Compassion Globally is a Canadian registered charitable society that is working to reduce abuse and sexual violence inflicted upon women and girls. We are addressing the issue through awareness and prevention campaigns.

The mission statement of the the Legacy 150 Celebrations (BC) Society is to observe, commemorate, and celebrate Canada's democracy, harmony, and values which promote, advocate, and support Canadian diversity, multiculturalism, and heritage through educational, cultural, and outreach activities. • Plan a multicultural festival and a series of regional drumming events that will occur simultaneously across Canada, to form a dynamic national drumming event occurring on July 1st • Make sure that the events are multicultural and inclusive by inviting participation from all communities • Showcase the multicultural diversity of Canada through various multicultural performances and engage the public to participate as artists and drummers

Graines de Chefs offers nutrition and healthy cooking classes to kids in schools and after school program in the Great Vancouver area.

LOCO’s researches and promotes the benefits of independent business - how they circulate dollars many times, create good jobs, and support other local suppliers. We do this because we believe resilient communities must be underpinned by strong economies and build shared economic prosperity. LOCO coordinates a Buy Local campaign in the province, work with communities to promote local economic development, research trends and recommends policy changes. We engage businesses, consumers and organizations to raise awareness of the economic and community benefits of independent businesses. We survey and engage businesses to measure and promote their community economic impact. We produce research that demonstrates the beneficial practices and impacts of independent businesses, engage businesses to measure, further and promote their impacts, and educate consumers and purchasers to influence them to buy local products and services whenever possible. We also research the challenges faced by independent businesses, advocate for reducing these barriers, and work to build bridges between businesses and policymakers.

Asian-Canadian Special Events Association is a Vancouver-based non-profit organization that creates sustainable projects in the areas of arts and culture, and works with partners across British Columbia, Canada, and internationally. Our three mandates: 1. Community Engagement, 2. Fostering New Artistic and Cultural Expressions, and 3. Platform to Learn and Share. ACSEA has a long history of curating and producing large events, including a very successful partnership with Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Cultural Olympiad. Our signature events are spread throughout the year: the end of winter LunarFest, end summer TAIWANfest and IPACI, and a brand new event in partnership with Canadian Heritage and Canada 150 We Are Canadians, Too! Organization Website: https://www.acsea.ca