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!

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French.

Kids Help Phone has a pioneering history of creating innovative supports for critical issues young people face. We began in 1989 as a unique telephone counselling service, launched to provide free, accessible support to any young person reaching out from coast to coast to coast.

Our focus was supporting young people experiencing abuse, but almost immediately, young people let us know they needed more from the service than one focus and one way to reach us.

For over 30 years, we’ve evolved our response and offerings. We concentrate on staying relevant to youth, recognizing the complexity of issues they face, and we help to ensure our professional counsellors and volunteer crisis responders are ready to address young people’s continuum of emotional and mental health needs, from crisis situations to the everyday concerns of growing up.

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (‘Kits House’), member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses BC, is a registered non-profit, charity organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for everybody in our community to get together and be engaged. We offer many different programs like volunteer-led English Conversation Circles, weekly hot lunches for seniors, childcare and much more. We are currently the only Neighbourhood House on the Westside and serves many different communities like Kitsilano, Dunbar, Arbutus Ridge and Point Grey.

Kits House has a rich history on Vancouver’s Westside since 1894 when it was originally opened as Alexandra Orphanage and Non-Sectarian Home Society. This original site was located at 7th and Pine. The orphanage was eventually renamed “Alexandra House” in 1938. In 1972, the House moved to its current location, was renamed Kitsilano Neighbourhood House and still serves the six communities of the Westside.

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<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="8n499-0-0"><section id="postingbody">We are Kudoz, a non-profit learning exchange; think AirBnB for real world learning. We are on our way to becoming the easiest way to volunteer in British Columbia. Community members share their passions in an online catalogue (app.kudoz.ca), choosing when and where to host a one-hour learning experience. Adults with cognitive disabilities choose from the catalogue, and stitch together more meaningful and inclusive days.Jay, who has used the catalogue to discover birdwatching, buddhist meditation and Haida culture, explains its impact. “I’m a happier person now. Less anxious and more ready to learn.”

Social Science + Service Design:

Kudoz is the product of a unique 2-year user-led design process to address the challenge of social isolation in the Lower Mainland. While design & beta-testing is common to technology companies and commercial start-ups, it’s the first time such methods have been applied to the social sector in Canada.

Ultimately Kudoz is pioneering ways to bring people with and without disabilities together using a tech-enabled platform and iOS app. It is an example of cutting edge social services making a measurable difference in citizen’s lives.

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Lean In Canada is a community of professional women empowering each other to build purposeful and fulfilling careers. Since 2013, we have grown from an audience of 20 people to over 2000 members in various professions. We built our organization for people just like us: professional women who are passionate about driving their careers forward to the next level and beyond, and who want to achieve greater success not only in work, but in life as a whole.

Meeting monthly, we focus on hot career topics with actionable information and inspiring stories, and provide networking opportunities with like-minded people. We recognize that women face unique challenges in their professional lives, and seek to bring women together to learn from and champion each other in a positive, enriching environment. Together, we can be stronger.

Established in 2017, the Lean In Canada Vancouver Network dedicates itself to empowering women to take action. We provide support and opportunities for our members to connect through our evening workshops, seminars and speaker panels, monthly email newsletters and our Lean In Circle Co-Leads assisting companies to set up their own internal Lean In Circles. We also proactively engage with other women’s organizations in Vancouver to amplify our efforts together to empower women. If you are part of a women’s cause and would like to work together please reach out to us!

To learn more about the Vancouver Network, please review the information below and feel free to contact us at vancouver@leanincanada.com.

3981 Main Street
Vancouver, BC

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<td data-celllook="65536"><b><span data-contrast="auto">About the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society….</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":2,"335551620":2,"335559740":259}"> </span></td>
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<td data-celllook="0"><span data-contrast="auto">The Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society is a </span><span data-contrast="auto">not-for-profit</span><span data-contrast="auto"> society, established in 1989.  Our members </span><span data-contrast="auto">believe.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span>
<span data-contrast="auto">that individuals with Down syndrome are capable of full participation in society and should be given the </span><span data-contrast="auto">opportunity.</span>
<span data-contrast="auto">to develop their potential.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":45,"335559740":259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">To make this mission come to life, the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society aims to:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide information, support, and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome in BC and their </span><span data-contrast="auto">families.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide</span><span data-contrast="auto"> information about Down Syndrome and resources to people and organizations who </span><span data-contrast="auto">support.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span>
<span data-contrast="auto">individuals with Down Syndrome and their families</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Advocate </span><span data-contrast="auto">that governments and </span><span data-contrast="auto">appropriate agencies</span><span data-contrast="auto"> provide the special resources often needed by individuals with Down Syndrome and their </span><span data-contrast="auto">families.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559685":714,"335559739":160,"335559740":259,"335559991":357}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lobby for </span><span data-contrast="auto">appropriate educational</span><span data-contrast="auto">, vocational, and social opportunities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559685":714,"335559739":160,"335559740":259,"335559991":357}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support families and increase public </span><span data-contrast="auto">awareness.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Network with other organizations and individuals</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
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<b>VOLUNTEER JOB POSTING</b> <b>Position: Marketing & Promotion</b>

<b>Organization Mission Statement </b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The ME|FM Society of BC is a charity, run by patients, carers and their families, formed to help and support patients with </span><a href="https://www.mefm.bc.ca/me-info"><b>Myalgic  Encephalomyelitis</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400">  (ME) and/or  </span><a href="https://www.mefm.bc.ca/fm-info"><b>Fibromyalgia</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400">  (FM). </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">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 (</span><a href="https://www.mefm.bc.ca/programs"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.mefm.bc.ca/programs</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">). </span>

<b>Position Description</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The ME|FM Society of BC is</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> 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.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">We are looking for </span><span style="font-weight: 400">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).</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The ME|FM Marketing volunteer will:</span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Provide information about services and supports for ME or FM patients on our online platforms</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Promote donation drives annually </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Provide basic education about the illness and resources for the online community</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Create & update a cutting edge social media strategy</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Implement bold, new ideas to raise awareness of the Society’s work</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Maintain a focus on innovative approaches in social media engagement.</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">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. </span>

<b>Preferred skills </b>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Have interest in or be willinging to learn website management </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Interest in social media content development </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Experience/interest with implementing social media strategies </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">An eagerness to work independently as well as in a team environment.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The ability to respond to communications in a timely manner</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Highly experienced in social media tools and implementation of social media strategies</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Some experience working in social media, communication and marketing related field</span></li>
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<b>Qualifications</b>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Be 16+ years of age </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Reliable access to a computer & internet </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Individual who enjoys being online & creating content</span></li>
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<b>Role suitable for</b>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Individuals who have ME or FM </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Individuals who are caregivers for those who have ME or FM</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Individuals who have an interest in working in communications </span></li>
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<b>Additional Information</b>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Must read training manual and be familiar with the website </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Must sign confidentiality agreement </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Must meet with Administrator (phone) before starting volunteer work </span></li>
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<b>Time Commitment </b>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The position requires approximately 1-2 hours of work per week </span></li>
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<b>Benefits of volunteering include</b>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Making a difference in people’s lives</span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Bringing about social and organizational change</span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Developing content to raise awareness for ME|FM and the Society activities </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ongoing education and development</span></li>
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<b>Contact </b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Please send your Letter of interest to </span><span style="font-weight: 400">admin@mefm.bc.ca</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> letting us know why you are interested in this role and volunteering with the Society.</span>

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 Marpole Community Food Hub is open every Thursday to address the food insecurity in our community. We receive food donations from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and The Salvation Army every Wednesday, which we bag up and distribute on Thursday mornings. Our immediate need is for volunteers on Wednesday morning to unload help sort the deliveries.  We follow current Covid protocols with masking, hand-sanitizing and gloves.  We request that our volunteers are up to date with their Covid Vaccinations as we work with vulnerable members of the public.

<span style="font-weight: 400">Founded in 1986, Mavis McMullen Housing Society (MMHS) is a grassroots non-profit charitable organization committed to providing women-led safe housing and building community for at-risk families. The Society came to be through the efforts of a group of women living and working in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside who saw a need for permanent, safe and affordable housing for women and their children. The Society operates two housing complexes: Mavis McMullen Place, located in the Downtown Eastside, has 34 suites providing housing for 55 residents; Haley Place, located in East Vancouver, contains 39 suites housing 79 residents.</span>