Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver
Discover local nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community.
Established in 1989, Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network empowers vulnerable low-income and racialized youth through research, education, and advocacy.
Our community-based research informs our services, with the intention of deepening connections and improving the lives of youth, families, and their communities. We work closely with residents and community leaders in British Columbia and Ontario to advocate, both locally and nationally, on behalf of youth to make our province a better place to live.
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ImmUnity Canada is a not-for-profit charitable organization that provides a community for people and families impacted by primary immunodeficiency. We advocate for education, research, and support for PI patients. Together, we can give all Canadians with PI access to the resources they need to thrive.
ImmUnity Canada was founded in 1997 as the Canadian Immunodeficiency Patient Organization. We changed our name in 2022 to better reflect the work we do today!
Soap for Hope Canada provides access to essential hygiene products to improve the health, hope, and dignity of vulnerable people, from children to seniors, low-income families, refugees, Indigenous Communities, homeless people, and people in Evacuation Centers for fires and floods.
The organization primarily works with the hotel industry, collecting and repurposing gently used hygiene products, linens, and lost & found, that would otherwise end up in landfills. Soap for Hope Canada processes and distributes them to Community Facilities serving those in need.
Since 2015, Soap for Hope Canada has distributed nearly 10 million hygiene products and linens, diverting almost 1 million pounds from the landfill.
Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of British Columbia, The Green Ace emerges as a beacon of excellence in the Canadian cannabis industry. Committed to providing legal and safe access to top-tier medicinal and recreational marijuana, TheGreenAce.org stands as a trusted source for those seeking relief from chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and a myriad of other conditions. With an unwavering dedication to quality, they curate an exquisite selection of products and accessories, ensuring every customer receives an unparalleled experience. At The Green Ace, their mission is to elevate well-being while fostering a discreet and seamless journey towards holistic healing.
Vancouver Young Artist Society empowers future generations to pursue fine art education, serve their community through arts and music. Connect the community through music performance, workshops, lectures. Forster Youth leadership and entrepreneurship through music and art programs.​
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).
HOPE exists as a platform to inspire innovative solutions to broken systems. Whether providing short-term relief, or building long-term systems, we believe that the best answers are global in concept, local in execution, and limitless in their ability to create and inspire change. We work with young people to empower their local and global communities. We are connected to 52 non-profit partners, have HOPE branches in 12 high schools and 6 universities, and involve over 3000 youth in our network annually. We believe that youth can be doing much more as humanitarians, so we create spaces and systems that facilitate this.
Zili CARE is an evidence-driven preventative health care organization focused on education and counselling support to ensure everyone cares for themselves in mind, body and soul.
The White Rock Players’ Club is a much-loved community theatre group, producing five shows a year, which include comedies, thrillers, dramas and the ever-popular Christmas Pantomime – in fact, the Club is very likely the longest continuous presenter of Pantomimes outside the UK, with a different show every year since 1954.
Earth Rangers is an environmental non-profit that empowers youth to take action for the environment. Our ER Teens program offers an opportunity for young Canadians aged 13-18 to take initiative for environmental causes they care about, such as wildlife conservation, climate change, sustainability, and more. By working remotely with staff, teens volunteer their time to complete an eco-action project of their choice; at home, at school, in their community, or online. Our flexible program ensures that teens can work at their own pace, while having the support and resources they need to make a positive impact.
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