Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver

The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA) supports, promotes and represents the shared interests of 7,000 businesses and property owners in the central 90-block area of Vancouver’s downtown core. We focus on priorities voiced by our members: programs and services in the areas of advocacy, accessibility, cleanliness, beautification, business support, marketing and mobility. We represent our members’ shared goals, drive creative solutions forward and take meaningful action to constantly improve the downtown Vancouver experience. We operate strategically at the intersection of downtown businesses, local policy-makers, non-profit organizations and all the people who make up Vancouver’s diverse neighbourhood communities.

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.

WorkWithUs Foundation's mission is to find meaningful employment opportunities for marginalized individuals in the metro Vancouver area.

We envision spaces in which the cultural values of growth, care, cooperation, excellence, and grace, are experienced, engendered, and expressed with joy through the physical practice of tap dance and related cultural arts. This is achieved through the activities of training for all levels, ages, and body types; sharing the arts and celebrating unique voices in performance; and producing events designed to gather communities together.

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon is a 21km race around Vancouver!

Theatre Under the Stars Musical Society (TUTS) is non-profit professional/volunteer hybrid arts producer with a mandate to present quality family entertainment in the form of full-scale musical theatre productions, and provide training opportunities in performance and production to community members and aspiring professionals. TUTS achieves this through a unique collaboration between professionals and volunteers working together in administration, performance, production and venue operations. Presented at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, Vancouverites have long considered TUTS a summer cultural tradition with average attendance of approximately 40,000 patrons per year.

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.

Vancouver Pride Society strives to produce inclusive, celebratory events, and advocate for LGBTQAI2S+ communities through an intersectional lens.