Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver

As a Neighbourhood House, SVNH responds to the needs and aspirations of its community members by providing services, programs, special events, facilities and information to promote involvement and a spirit of community. As a social service agency, SVNH responds to the concerns, problems and changing needs of the community through program development, advocacy and a continuing effort to improve the quality of family and neighbourhood life in a creative, caring way.

<strong>Objectives:</strong>
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<li>To identify, assess and address the needs of the community</li>
<li>To provide practical services and special events that will help individuals and families address their personal and social development needs</li>
<li>To encourage the involvement of volunteers and provide them with training and support; and to recognize their significant contributions to SVNH and the community</li>
<li>To cooperate with other agencies in the assessing of needs and development of programs where appropriate</li>
<li>To provide an environment in which staff may grow and develop, receive fair treatment, derive job satisfaction and work to achieve the objectives of the organization, other non-profit groups and organizations, to the extent that facilities, personnel, funds and other resources allow.</li>
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We're a non-profit society serving approximately 350 riding and non-riding members of all ages and interests. We are also "home" to groups that cater to youth, riders with special needs, polo players, and recreational trail riders. The Club encourages volunteer participation, and welcomes visitors at our many public events.
Every year we host the Southlands Country Fair, which opens our unique neighbourhood to the rest of the city and invites everyone to "enjoy a day in the country without leaving the city"

Our Mission is to provide individuals with an intellectual disability the opportunity to enhance their life and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences

Special Olympics BC is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport.  Through the power and joy of sports, comes the ability to discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success.  Special Olympics athletes find confidence, and fulfillment - on the playing field and in life.  They inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.

We provide our athletes with opportunities to train and compete in high quality year-round sport programs and competitions - local, provincial, national and international.  Athletes gain more than just physical benefits from improved health and athletic abilities, they develop social skills and friendships while experiencing the joy of achieving goals and increasing their self esteem.

Sport BC is the non-profit sport federation, representing over 50 Provincial Sport Organizations in British Columbia. As a member-based organization, Sport BC offers services and programs to build the capacity of our members and advocate on their behalf to improve the landscape for organized sport in BC.

Sport Climbing BC leads, develops,and promotes sport climbing for all participants throughout BC.

St. Augustine's Anglican Church operates a number of community initiatives including; Second Hand Rows - our community thrift store, as well as our Food Ministry which hosts a weekly food hub program for groceries and a weekly community meal.

For 120 years St. John's Anglican Church in North Vancouver has been serving our community with worship, outreach programs and providing space for other nonprofit organizations.

St. Paul’s Hospital is an acute care, teaching and research hospital located in downtown Vancouver. It is home to many world-class medical and surgical programs, including heart and lung services, HIV/AIDS, mental health, emergency, critical care, kidney care, elder care and numerous surgical specialties.

The labyrinth at St. Paul’s is a walking meditation space. Based on the medieval floor pattern at Chartres Cathedral in France, it features a singular path in to the centre of the space and back out again. Waking a labyrinth can be a way to quiet the mind, find balance, encourage insight and reflection.

The labyrinth is open to all people as a non-denominational, cross-cultural tool of well-being.

Regular operating hours with walking in silence or to recorded or live music.

Special events throughout the year.

The labyrinth is managed by the St. Paul's labyrinth guild.

The labyrinth at St. Paul’s Church is a walking meditation space. Based on the medieval floor pattern at Chartres Cathedral in France, it features a singular path in to the centre of the space and back out again.  The ancient rite of waking a labyrinth can be a way to quiet the mind, find balance, encourage insight and reflection.

The labyrinth is open to all people as a meditative, spiritual practice and cross-cultural tool of well-being.

Regular operating hours with walking in silence, to recorded or live music.

Tues to Fri : 8:30 am to 9:30am
Sat : 10am to 12 noon
Sun : 9:30am to 12:30pm <span class="text_exposed_show">
2nd and last Friday : 7pm to 9pm</span>

Free admission. Donations welcome. Chairlift accessible.

The labyrinth is managed by the St. Paul's Labyrinth Guild.

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living, rehabilitation and palliative care. As a volunteer, you are an invaluable resource to enhance the quality of care that we provide for patients and residents at all of our sites.

Volunteers are valued members of the health care teams at Providence. Every day, they make an immeasurable difference to the lives of our patients and residents. Our volunteers experience personal growth through helping others in their community. We will do our absolute best to ensure your volunteer experience is as rewarding as possible. We provide exciting educational opportunities, engaging volunteer roles and the chance to be a member of an exceptional health care team. We look forward to you joining us!