Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver

EDU Beyond is a non-profit online tutoring initiative with the goal of minimizing educational disparity for K-12 students through an internationally connected network of learners. We believe that education has become an increasingly pressing matter, especially considering the limiting effects of COVID-19 on student-tutor interactions. Students who have had past difficulties in a regular school setting may face even harsher setbacks due to the quarantine environment. With that in mind, we at EDU Beyond saw the need to create an accessible, free, and more personalized platform for students to voice their academic concerns, providing learners with an easy way to supplement the presently rigid online school system while giving tutors volunteering opportunities to give back to their younger peers.

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.

EMV presents over 40 live performances and digital concerts a year featuring some of the most renowned artists in the early music genre drawn from all parts of the globe. It also presents concerts in Victoria on Vancouver Island under the Pacific Baroque Series banner. In addition, Early Music Vancouver presents an annual week-long festival in the summer (including an artist-in-residence component), produces Notations (a series of informative behind-the-scenes podcasts) and presents online courses. EMV also offers a Baroque Orchestra Mentorship Programme, plus a BC Scholarship Programme for professional-track music students or active professional musicians seeking to develop skills in early music performance.

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.

We are a local group that is hosting an Earthdance public event in Vancouver, BC. Earthdance stands for Peace and our event promotes peace, sustainability, and social responsibility in our local and global community.

The British Columbia Lions Society for Children With Disabilities has been a registered charitable organization since 1947. You may also know us as Easter Seals. Under both names, our mandate is to support children with disabilities throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of children with disabilities. We are committed to doing all we can to enhance their lives. Our vision for the future is to continue building specialized services and facilities and challenging young hearts and minds as well. Giving children with disabilities self-esteem, self-confidence and a sense of independence is what we are all about. This kind of dedication takes patience, determination, courage and significant financial support. British Columbians can contribute to the BC Lions Society through a variety of special events, annual appeals and legacy gifts. Your generous support enables the Society to give children abilities whether they attend a summer camp or use one of our many services. Through your donations, we will develop positive ideas and attitudes, build quality programs and services, and continue to help give future generations of children abilities.

The Eastside Arts Society [EAS] is a registered charitable society that represents the highest concentration of artists per capita in the country. This vital organization’s initiative is to build capacity and sustainability for artists. It offers nationally recognized juried exhibits, it connects the community with local artists, and it provides arts programming for inner city schools. EAS programs the signature Eastside Culture Crawl visual arts festival held in November, an open artist studio event, along with workshops and demonstrations, increases the public’s understanding and appreciation of the many varied visual art practices in our city’s Eastside. EAS has also launched a new summer festival, the CREATE Arts Festival, and is developing the Eastside Arts District. ART HAPPENS HERE!

The Eastside Culture Crawl is an annual 4-day visual arts festival in November that involves artists on Vancouver's Eastside opening their studio to the public. The event is focused on the area bounded by Columbia St, 1st Ave, Victoria Drive, and the Waterfront and involves painters, jewelers, sculptors, furniture makers, weavers, potters, printmakers, photographers, glassblowers; from emerging artists to those internationally established. The Eastside Culture Crawl officially began in 1997 with 45 visual artists in 3 Strathcona area studio buildings and was attended by a few hundred people. Since that time the event has grown to include over 400 artists, craftspeople and designers attracting an audience of more than 25,000. The organization itself has evolved to represent the heart of the East Van creative community. This year marks our 20th Anniversary!

The Education & Career Fair (ECF) is B.C.'s Largest Career Development Fair. This includes secondary students planning for higher education and exploring career options; young adults looking to transfer their work experience & skills to a different industry; and new immigrants seeking employment and further training to settle in Canada. Since 1996, ECF has worked hard in the aim of  facilitating connections that drive career decisions and inspire growth for individuals and organizations in an evolving economy and job market. Over the years, we have helped students and young adults plan their education and career journey by connecting them with valuable tools and contacts.  ECF has attracted over 12,000 attendees across all fairs in British Columbia, and last year, we have expanded our scope to launch a series of fairs is Ontario as well.  ECF is today proud to be recognized by Business in Vancouver as "Top Trade Shows in the Lower Mainland".

We are looking for a 3 month volunteer to help create social media campaigns.  There is a potential that this role would become paid after 3 months. We're an up and coming online platform offering pilates & physiotherapy programs for specific demographics.   We have a strong brand and we are looking for someone to take our social media to the next level!  

The Elizabeth Bagshaw Women’s Clinic (EBWC) is committed to providing reproductive and abortion care in a safe, confidential and calm atmosphere. EBWC has been offering high quality abortion care services in Metro Vancouver for more than twenty-five years. Other services offered include: contraception management, pap tests and sexually transmitted infections testing. We want every woman to leave feeling their choices have been respected and that they have received excellent care. The Elizabeth Bagshaw Society is a registered charity and non-profit that operates EBWC, an accredited medical facility by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. The Society is run by a volunteer Board of Directors, which is elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Employ to Empower is a registered charity that supports residents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community by providing access to development and entrepreneurial resources. Our resources include affordable microloans and business mentorship with the goal of having a long-term impact on our members’ personal and economic well being. We also actively advocate for creating positive social change in the Downtown Eastside.