Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver

Plan Institute is a national non-profit and social enterprise based in Vancouver, B.C., that supports people with disabilities and their families. We provide educational material and resources, collaborate on community-based projects, and engage with a wide array of partners to host innovative initiatives for change and policy reform. Plan Institute’s mission is to empower people with disabilities to lead a good life.

The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is the umbrella association for the 25 Friendship Centres throughout the Province of British Columbia. The Friendship Centre Movement began in the 1950s. The movement represents a national network, united by the vision of a vibrant society that supports Indigenous peoples and a brighter future in Canada. Friendship Centres are community hubs. They offer culturally safe programs and services, and provide a welcoming space for all members of the community to share knowledge and connect with others. This opportunity is to support Gathering Our Voices, the largest Indigenous youth gathering across BC and Canada.

Make-A-Wish Canada is an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish international. We create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, and we are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, operating in 50 countries. Here in Canada, we serve children in every community from coast to coast to coast.

The Khatsalano Street Party is the largest and most exciting free outdoor music street festival in Vancouver, BC, and an amazing opportunity for volunteers to be a part of the action! This festival takes place on West 4th Avenue, which is transformed into a lively street party filled with music, food, and vendors. As a volunteer, you would play an important role in helping to create a fun and safe environment for festival-goers to enjoy. You'll have the chance to meet new people, gain valuable experience, and be part of a vibrant, inclusive community celebration. Our mission is to host an incredible street party where anyone and everyone is welcomed with open arms. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this unforgettable event and make a positive impact in your community!

SWAN Vancouver promotes the rights, health, and safety of immigrant women engaged in indoor sex work through front-line service and systemic advocacy.

OpenTable centers on a gathering at Cityview Church every Thursday at noon. OpenTable provides a safe place to enjoy a warm, nourishing meal and provides a community that offers hope and friendship for all, including those struggling with housing, food security, finances, addiction, or mental/physical health challenges. The gathering also includes a short message, bible reading, and prayer.

The Kettle Society's mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness. We do this by providing advocacy, housing, employment and community services; offering opportunities to gather and access compassionate assistance; supporting recovery for those living with mental illness; promoting mental health in the community; and promoting inclusion of individuals living with mental illness in all aspects of society.

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) provides services and community development initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of residents in the Renfrew-Collingwood area of east Vancouver. Activities are targeted primarily to low and middle income families. Services are delivered in a variety of languages with emphasis on building social connections, capacity, cross-cultural sharing and life-long learning. Residents of all ages participate in educational, cultural, social, health, economic and recreational services, as well as contribute towards building a safe and caring community through volunteer contributions, leadership and partnership development. CNH is a non-profit, social services agency serving the community since 1985. We are guided by our vision, mission, and values statements to provide services and opportunities to our community. We offer licensed child care (including $10/day child care), immigrant services, recreation, youth, seniors and intercultural opportunities, including programs related to food, arts and celebrations, community initiatives, intercultural projects, and homelessness outreach. In 2020, we became the first neighbourhood house in North America to operate a Community Health Centre.

We are a registered charity that operates two programs: a Sunday Free Breakfast for the Homeless which operates year-round out, and an emergency cold weather Warming Centre in the winter months. Both projects operate out of the Odd Fellows' Hall at 1443 W 8th in Vancouver. The Sunday Breakfast operates 9:30-11:30am every Sunday year round. The Warming Centre operates 9:30pm-8:30am on nights when the "feels like" temperature gets down to -4 or colder. We welcome new applications for volunteers for both projects.

Mission Possible transforms lives through meaningful work. We empower people typically excluded from the traditional workforce—like those facing homelessness and housing insecurity, poverty, and other barriers to employment—by paving a pathway to long-term jobs and lasting change.

Coast Mental Health has been helping people recover from mental illness since 1972. We operate 54 locations throughout Greater Vancouver and provide services to over 5,000 individuals annually. Coast Mental Health’s care is based on three pillars: - Housing: We take a “housing first” approach. Coast Mental Health connects people living with chronic mental illness or addictions with secure housing as an essential part of their recovery. Today, we provide a continuum of residential care services to almost 1,500 people at 54 sites throughout the lower mainland. - Support services: Through our support services, we help clients build on their strengths, access existing government and community resources, manage their health, and live richer lives. - Employment/education: Our employment and educational programs boost self-confidence, add meaning to client’s lives, and improve financial independence.

Hello! Hope you're doing well. I'm Aparna Mody. I work at The Salvation Army (Northshore Ministry) as a Kettle Coordinator. As you may know, the Christmas Kettle Campaign is our largest fundraising drive of the year. With more than 2,000 kettle locations across Canada, the kettle not only raises critical funds but also boosts the Army's visibility and promotes awareness about the causes we support. To continue to make the campaign a success, we rely heavily on kind-hearted and compassionate volunteers who would be willing to give a few hours of their day to be a: - Kettle Host - Driver/Supervisor Should you come across any of your members who'd be interested in participating, please have them reach out to me or they could walk up to our office to have a quick chat too. We would very much appreciate your help in sending volunteers our way towards this mighty cause. We are of course very open to hearing your suggestions and receiving any leads from you as well. The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle campaign will be up and running from the 14th of November until the 23rd of December from Mon-Sat (10-6 p.m.) at multiple locations around the North Shore. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance, for your support and cooperation. Aparna Mody Kettle Coordinator North Shore Ministries 105 W 12th St, North Vancouver BC, V7M 1N2 - Phone: 604.988.6040 (Ext:305) - Cell: 236.558.7961 - Fax: 604.988.4140 - E-mail: Aparna.Mody@salvationarmy.ca - SalvationArmy.ca