Volunteer Opportunities in Vancouver

Canadian Cancer Society

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run. It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause. This year’s event will be taking place on Sunday, October 4, 2026.COMMITTEE MEMBER OVERVIEWYou are passionate about the breast cancer cause, well-connected in your community, and enjoy event planning. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has a positive attitude, communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation and time management.We are recruiting for the following volunteer committee roles in Vancouver, BC: Volunteer Engagement Lead - VolunteerSocial media Coordinator - VolunteerComm Outreach CoordinatorRun Day CoordinatorVolunteer Recruitment CoordinatorTo apply, please click here and scroll to find the site closest to you. Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct. 

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV)

Ready to apply? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/ Be part of the BIG picture in Surrey! Our Big Brothers Community Program pairs you with a Little Buddy based on personality and shared interests to build a supportive one-to-one relationship based on trust, connection, and fun! Our matches spend two or more hours once per week doing free or low-cost activities they enjoy most and are paired for a minimum of one year. Our Big Brothers are • Male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+. • Reliable, consistent, dedicated and respectful of others. • Able to meet weekly for 2 or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or afterschool. Our Little Brothers are • Boys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14. • Those who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life. SURREY, NOW IS THE TIME TO VOLUNTEER! SOME OF OUR LITTLES HAVE BEEN WAITING MORE THAN 2 YEARS FOR THEIR BIG BROTHER. Benefits • Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches. • Make a positive impact on the community. • Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem. • Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude. • Greater productivity at work or school. • Make a new friend! Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-info-session/

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV)

Ready to apply? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/ Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again with our Group Mentoring program, Game On! Through fun activity-based play, volunteers provide youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices. Groups meet once weekly for 90 minute sessions during weekday afternoons at schools/community centres and engage in life skills, communication, and social-emotional discussions to encourage healthy life- long habits. The program is led by 2-3 mentors to a group of Littles and runs once a season for 8 to 10 weeks. Our Group Mentors are • Male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+. • Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others. • Available to meet once weekly for 90-minute sessions from Monday to Friday between 2:30pm and 4:30pm. Our Game On! volunteers are asked to enroll in a minimum of two 8 week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program. Our Group Mentees are • Boys, trans, and gender diverse children and youth in grades 4 to 7. • Youth who could benefit from building self-confidence and learning healthy lifestyle choices. Benefits • Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches. • Make a positive impact on the community. • Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem. • Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude. • Greater productivity at work or school. • Make a new friend! Locations: Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-info-session/

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV)

Ready to apply? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/ Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again while making a positive and local impact for youth! Our In-School Mentoring Program pairs you with one elementary school student who you share common interests with. Matches spend one-hour once per week together on school grounds doing non-academic activities such as playing sports, games, creating art or just hanging out at the playground. Our matches are paired for the duration, or remainder, of the academic school-year. Our Big Buddies are • Adults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals. • Mentors who Little Buddies can talk to, learn from, and share experiences with. • Available 1 hour per week during school hours (weekdays between 10am and 3pm). Our Little Buddies are • Students grade 1 to 7 nominated by teachers, staff or by themselves. • Children who could use a bit of extra 1-on-1 attention, need to build confidence, or may have trouble connecting with peers. Benefits • Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches. • Make a positive impact on the community. • Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem. • Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude. • Greater productivity at work or school. • Make a new friend! Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-info-session/

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV)

Ready to apply? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/ Make a positive impact that you can see with local youth who struggle with numbers! Our Mentoring with Math Program is designed to strengthen the impact of tutoring by adding in the element of mentorship. Our Math Mentors are • Adults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals. • Reliable, consistent, dedicated and respectful of others. • Available to meet once weekly during weekday afternoons between 4:00pm and 5:30pm for 90-minutes for in-person sessions, or 60 minutes for virtual sessions. Our Mentoring with Math sessions run once a season 10 weeks and we ask volunteers to enroll in a minimum of two 10 week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program. Our Math Mentees are • Children in grades 3 to 7 who demonstrate a need for assistance in math at their grade level. • From families who are not otherwise able to financially pursue academic support outside of school. Benefits • Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches. • Make a positive impact on the community. • Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem. • Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude. • Greater productivity at work or school. • Make a new friend! Locations: Virtual or in-person at a library in Surrey Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-info-session/

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV)

Ready to apply? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/ Be part of the BIG picture! Our Big Brothers Community Program pairs you with a Little Buddy based on personality and shared interests to build a supportive one-to-one relationship based on trust, connection, and fun! Our matches spend two or more hours once per week doing free or low-cost activities they enjoy most and are paired for a minimum of one year. Our Big Brothers are • Male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+. • Reliable, consistent, dedicated and respectful of others. • Able to meet weekly for 2 or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or afterschool. Our Little Brothers are • Boys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14. • Those who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life. NOW IS THE TIME TO VOLUNTEER! SOME OF OUR LITTLES HAVE BEEN WAITING MORE THAN 2 YEARS FOR THEIR BIG BROTHER. Benefits • Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches. • Make a positive impact on the community. • Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem. • Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude. • Greater productivity at work or school. • Make a new friend! Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-info-session/

Asian-Canadian Special Events Association

A new year is almost upon us! Celebrate the Lunar New Year like no other with LunarFest! An annual festival that brings together the diverse communities of Vancouver to welcome a new year, LunarFest presents a variety of activities for all ages throughout February. In 2026, under the theme Brave the Wind, we are following the horse’s fearlessness in charging forwards into a harmonious future. Join us in welcoming the Year of the Horse! Dates: between Feb 14 - 28 Locations: Ocean Artworks (Granville Island), Orpheum, Performance Works (Granville Island) Available positions: Event Volunteer Volunteer Photographers Front of House Stage Manager Banquet Volunteer Mandarin - English Interpreter Build your leadership skills, make new friends, and learn about cultural connections. Volunteer with us and have fun this LNY! Please submit your application through our website: https://acsea.ca/volunteer/ Please fill out our online application. All applicants must apply through our online portal to be considered.

The Society of We Are Canadians Too!

It’s that time of year again—LunarFest is returning, and so is our School Outreach program! Storytellers and leaders, we want you! LunarFest is looking for fun and engaging leaders for our School Outreach project. From February 17 – 19, we will be bringing students (grade 4-7) to Granville Island. Students will participate in workshops that include storytelling related to the Year of the Horse and craft-making. In the spirit of our festival, we are using storytelling, arts, and culture to connect with students in a celebration of the Lunar New Year like no other. Do you have experience with public speaking? Are you interested in arts and crafts? Be a School Outreach Activity Leader for a day with LunarFest! Dates: February 17 – 19 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Locations: Ocean Artworks (Granville Island) Available positions: 1. School Outreach Activity Leader Tasks and Responsibilities: Learn about LunarFest programs prior to the festival Lead and emcee the storytelling and crafts sessions onsite Coordinate with staff and teachers onsite according to event schedule Able to take charge and work independently 2. Mandarin - English Interpreter Tasks and Responsibilities: Learn about the workshop details prior to the festival Communicate with the artists and staff onsite Live interpretation between Mandarin and English for the workshop Help set up / takedown of the workshop Able to take charge and work independently Selected volunteers go through interview process. To be considered: Please apply for this position at: https://since1867.ca/school-outreach-activity-leader/ Please fill out our online application. All applicants must apply through our online portal to be considered.

Global Choice Canada

Global Choice Canada is an international exchange program for high school students. We host students in Delta, BC from all over the world! We need volunteers to run orientations for our students in order to help them work through challenges like culture shock, homesickness, and more. We teach intercultural learning to help foster responsible global citizens.

United Scottish Cultural Society

The United Scottish Cultural Society (USCS) is a registered non-profit BC society representing the major Scottish organizations in the Lower Mainland of BC. Formed in 1984, the USCS fosters and preserves the music, dance, language and culture of Scottish immigrants to BC. The USCS’s main program is ScotFestBC: The British Columbia Highland Games, presented annually for more than 100-years.