Volunteer Opportunities in Vancouver

We are excited to be back at the Roundhouse for VanCAF 2026! VanCAF’s in-person festival will host numerous volunteer opportunities helping out with customer service, set-up/tear down, day-to-day festival operations, panels & workshops. We are currently recruiting volunteers to help out with the festival. This show wouldn't be possible without the tireless efforts of our past and future volunteers so we greatly appreciate you for offering to help us in dedicating time to this festival.A training and orientation session will be provided for all volunteers in advance of the festival. This will be a one-to-two hour time commitment during the week prior to the festival that goes into further detail for the roles and expectations. No previous volunteer experience is required: all we ask for is a good attitude, dependability, and an interest in the local comic arts scene.Position Responsibilities: Varies by team - you will be placed according to your skills, experience, and interest:Show floor team You will assist in setting up the tables and chairs before the festival Check in with exhibitors periodically, ask if they need help Cover exhibitors' tables if they leave for a panel, signing, workshop, or restroom break Monitor traffic flow in the aisles, ask folks to move along if there is a blockageSet-up/take-down team Assist with setting up and taking down of tables, chairs, and moving around boxesPanels team Work with the Roundhouse A/V team Gather panelists from their tables before their panels Usher guests in and out of the room Manage any lines that form outside the room for folks waiting for the next panel Assist the ASL interpreters with any questions or issues they haveWorkshops/Signing team Set up rooms for workshops Assist with book sales for signing artists Monitor and manage linesInfo table & merch team Answer questions from attendees, exhibitors Hand out program guides Display VanCAF merchandise (pin, tote, prints, shirts) Keep track of items soldSocial media/photography Monitor #VanCAF and social media accounts for any questions, issues Find cool things at the festival to post about Bring a notepad to record exhibitor information (table number, handle), and include it when you share photos on social mediaGeneral event volunteer You may not have a pre-assigned role, but you're essential in case any team needs help Stick with the volunteer coordinators until they assign you a specific roleApply online at https://www.vancaf.org/vancaf-2026-volunteer-sign-up/

Health Together (formerly Maternal and Infant Health Canada) is a Vancouver-based global public health organization working from the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Nations. We are a team of health professionals, researchers, and advocates who believe that human health and the health of our planet are inseparable.We are seeking a motivated Business Development Team Lead to support efforts to drive revenue across multiple initiatives. In this role, you will design and implement marketing strategies to drive funding, scale our mission-driven initiatives, secure sponsorships and partnerships, and expand our healthcare and educational programs.Key Responsibilities: Secure funding at scale – Identify and pursue sponsorships, foundation grants, and institutional partnerships.Lead pitch competition efforts – Prepare decks, financials, and impact narratives; participate in live pitches for significant prize funding.Grow our social venture (Stretchy) – Drive enrollments and group sales.Build diverse partnerships – Engage NGOs, professional associations, government agencies, and community organizations.Support marketing & outreach – Align campaigns with high-value funding goals.Track performance – Report on revenue KPIs, pipeline progress, and competition outcomes.Lead, mentor, and support fundraising team members and volunteers.What You Bring Experience: 2 years in NGO business development, or marketing with a proven ability to grow initiatives and secure sponsorships and partnerships. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, or related degree. Proven ability to pursue funding sourcesCommunication: Strong copywriting, pitch deck creation, and storytelling skills. Digital Marketing: Experience with social media and digital marketing platforms. Purpose-Driven: Passion for the mission with the proven ability to engage, inspire, and cultivate new sponsors and partnerships to drive revenue goals. What We Offer A collaborative and supportive team with access to research, coordination, and content resources. Creative freedom to develop and communicate ideas in your authentic voice. A fully remote and flexible work environment. The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful global initiative reaching health professionals, researchers, advocates, and curious minds worldwide. Reference letter available upon completing 1 year. To Apply: Submit a concise proposal (300 words or less) outlining a real or actionable opportunity to grow Health Together. The Opportunity: Identify a specific partnership, audience, or growth opportunity and explain how you discovered it (e.g., professional network, prior experience, event). The Why: Explain why this opportunity is meaningful based on your unique experience or insight. The Strategy: Describe one strategic action you would take to pursue the opportunity and why.*Application to be emailed: mihcanglobal@gmail.com

Health Together (formerly Maternal and Infant Health Canada) is a Vancouver-based global public health organization working from the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Nations. We are a team of health professionals, researchers, and advocates who believe that human health and the health of our planet are inseparable.We are seeking a motivated Business Development Team Member to support efforts to drive revenue across multiple initiatives. In this role, you will design and implement marketing strategies to drive funding, scale our mission-driven initiatives, secure sponsorships and partnerships, and expand our healthcare and educational programs.Key Responsibilities: Secure funding at scale – Identify and pursue sponsorships, foundation grants, and institutional partnerships.Lead pitch competition efforts – Prepare decks, financials, and impact narratives; participate in live pitches for significant prize funding.Grow our social venture (Stretchy) – Drive enrollments and group sales.Build diverse partnerships – Engage NGOs, professional associations, government agencies, and community organizations.Support marketing & outreach – Align campaigns with high-value funding goals.Track performance – Report on revenue KPIs, pipeline progress, and competition outcomes.What We Offer A collaborative and supportive team with access to research, coordination, and content resources. Creative freedom to develop and communicate ideas in your authentic voice. A fully remote and flexible work environment. The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful global initiative reaching health professionals, researchers, advocates, and curious minds worldwide. Reference letter available upon completing 1 year. To Apply: Submit a concise proposal (300 words or less) outlining a real or actionable opportunity to grow Health Together. The Opportunity: Identify a specific partnership, audience, or growth opportunity and explain how you discovered it (e.g., professional network, prior experience, event). The Why: Explain why this opportunity is meaningful based on your unique experience or insight. The Strategy: Describe one strategic action you would take to pursue the opportunity and why.*Application to be emailed: mihcanglobal@gmail.com

Health Together (formerly Maternal and Infant Health Canada) is a Vancouver-based global public health organization working from the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Nations. We are a team of health professionals, researchers, and advocates who believe that human health and the health of our planet are inseparable.We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fundraising Team Lead to support the organizations fundraising initiatives that drive funding and expand donor engagement. As the team lead, you will implement campaigns, strengthen donor relationships, support the growth of healthcare and education programs, and manage a team of volunteers. Key Responsibilities: Support the cultivation and establish long-term relationships with donors and foundations. Source and evaluate prospective donors to achieve financially sustainability. Execute fundraising initiatives to support donor growth goals. Implement multi-channel fundraising campaigns (digital giving, events, direct outreach, and major donor engagement). Maintain donor databases and track fundraising activity and performance metrics. Oversee the fundraising department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective use of organizational resources. Monitor fundraising performance and recommend strategies for growth. Coordinate and delegate fundraising tasks and manage campaign timelines. Document processes to improve long-term efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with other teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals. Lead, mentor, and support fundraising team members and volunteers.What You Bring:Experience: 2 years in NGO fundraising, with a proven ability to lead fundraising initiatives, build donor relationships, and secure donors. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, or related degree.Proven success managing multi-channel fundraising campaigns that include direct mail, email appeals, digital giving days, and crowdfunding.Communication: Strong copywriting, pitch deck creation, and storytelling skills that translate organizational mission into tangible and financial support. Digital Marketing: Experience with social media and digital marketing platforms.Purpose-Driven: Passion for the mission with the proven ability to engage, inspire, and cultivate new sponsors and partnerships to secure sustainable funding. What We Offer: A collaborative and supportive team with access to research, coordination, and content resources. Creative freedom to develop and communicate ideas in your authentic voice. A fully remote and flexible work environment. The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful global initiative reaching health professionals, researchers, advocates, and curious minds worldwide. Reference letter available upon completing 1 year. To Apply: Submit a concise proposal (300 words or less) outlining a real fundraising effort grounded in a cause you have personally engaged with.In your answer include why this cause matters to you personally, a specific strategy you would use that reflects your own networks or experiences, one example of messaging you would write to donors (2–3 sentences), and a reflection on what you think would not work, based on your understanding.*Application to be emailed: mihcanglobal@gmail.com

Health Together (formerly Maternal and Infant Health Canada) is a Vancouver-based global public health organization working from the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Nations. We are a team of health professionals, researchers, and advocates who believe that human health and the health of our planet are inseparable.We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fundraising Team Member to support the organizations fundraising initiatives that drive funding and expand donor engagement. As a part of the fundraising team, you will help implement campaigns, strengthen donor relationships, and support the growth of healthcare and education programs. Key Responsibilities: Support the cultivation and establish long-term relationships with donors and foundations. Source and evaluate prospective donors to achieve financially sustainability.Assist in executing fundraising initiatives to support donor growth goals. Contribute to the implementation of multi-channel fundraising campaigns (digital giving, events, direct outreach, and major donor engagement). Help maintain donor databases and track fundraising activity and performance metrics. Support coordination of fundraising tasks and campaign timelines. Assist in documenting processes to improve long-term efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with other teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals. What you bring: Bachelors degree in Business or related fields. What We Offer: A collaborative and supportive team with access to research, coordination, and content resources. Creative freedom to develop and communicate ideas in your authentic voice. A fully remote and flexible work environment. The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful global initiative reaching health professionals, researchers, advocates, and curious minds worldwide. Reference letter available upon completing 1 year. To Apply: Submit a concise proposal (300 words or less) outlining a real fundraising effort grounded in a cause you have personally engaged with.In your answer include why this cause matters to you personally, a specific strategy you would use that reflects your own networks or experiences, one example of messaging you would write to donors (2–3 sentences), and a reflection on what you think would not work, based on your understanding.*Application to be emailed: mihcanglobal@gmail.com

Fridays on Front is Downtown New West’s signature summer event series, bringing together food, music, and community vibes every Friday night. As a volunteer, you’ll be at the heart of the action: helping us bring the event to life and creating a welcoming, safe, and memorable experience for thousands of guests.Volunteer responsibilities include:• Assisting with event setup and takedown (think tents, tables, signage)• Greeting and guiding attendees with top-tier customer service• ID’ing guests who wish to purchase alcohol to ensure compliance with event policies• Collecting quick feedback from attendees through short event surveysOur volunteer shifts run Fridays from 3:00pm to 11:00pm on the following dates:July 10 17, 24 and August 7, 14, 21, Can’t make the full shift? We’re happy to discuss custom times—just let us know your availability in the application form.To keep things running smoothly, we ask that volunteers:• Can reliably attend their assigned shifts • Are upbeat, collaborative, and community-mindedWhether you’re looking to get involved in local events, meet new people, or just love the energy of summer nights, we’d be happy to have you join the Fridays on Front crew!

TUTS has always depended on the hard work and dedication of our volunteer team! Over 200 members contribute their time, energy, and skills to make each season a great success! We require energetic, committed individuals to help in the front of house: ushering, taking tickets, greeting, and staffing the coffee bar and bar.

Stream of Dreams is inviting anyone looking for volunteer hours to come assist us in our Fish on Fences programs!Students will have an opportunity to learn all about environmental stewardship and the importance of our fish, specifically pacific salmon, and then have the opportunity to paint their very own "Dream fish" We encourage creativity with students, and we ask our volunteers assistance in making sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. This is a perfect volunteering opportunity for anyone who is looking for a career in child education, and also for anyone with spare time on their hands looking to help make a difference!We will be volunteering at different schools across British Columbia, but primarily focusing on the lower mainland. If you are interested in volunteering to help us make a difference, or you are simply curious if one of the schools we will be volunteering at will be around you , please contact us using the shown contact info. We hope to see you soon!

Less than one week left to apply! Passionate about ending extreme poverty? Want to learn how to create a meaningful impact through advocacy? You’re in the right place.Results Canada is now accepting applications for its Education and Advocacy Fellowship Program, a 5-month hands-on opportunity to build your leadership, communication, and advocacy skills while generating the political will to end extreme poverty.Open to individuals aged 18 and above across Canada, Fellows engage virtually with peers to deepen their understanding of global health and poverty in low- and middle-income countries, write letters to the editor, raise awareness on social media, and engage with federal decision-makers. Backed by the in-depth research and legislative expertise of Results Canada staff and partners, Results Fellows will realize the incredible power they possess to use their voices.Apply by 11:59 PM (EST) on June 18 for the Summer/Fall cohort! All applications must be submitted through our online form.

Results is a nonprofit advocacy organization of passionate staff and volunteers committed to generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. We focus our work on global health, access to quality education and economic opportunities. What does political will mean? We believe in mobilizing everyday people (our volunteers) to influence the Government of Canada. We direct our energy and efforts at government decision makers like party leaders, Members of Parliament and senators because they have the power to improve policies and make the monetary investments needed to end extreme poverty. We also raise awareness by writing letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds, using social media, fundraising and more. Oftentimes the first step is putting these issues on the radar — and keeping the pressure on. It might seem like a small step, but it all adds up into impact. commitment: 1 year minimum, 1-2 hours per week on average support structure: Volunteers (virtually) meet in local groups on a monthly basis and rely on their group leader(s) for guidance. Attending other virtual calls and webinars led by Results staff is recommended. If you’re ready to learn about advocacy, causes and solutions to extreme poverty and committed to taking action every month, join us! Go to https://bit.ly/ResultsCanadaJoinUs and click on “sign up to volunteer” to get started.FRANÇAIS Nous sommes un organisme de plaidoyer qui mobilise les gens du quotidien (nos bénévoles) pour générer la volonté politique pour mettre fin à l’extrême pauvreté dans les pays à faible et moyen revenu. Nous concentrons notre travail sur la santé mondiale, l’accès à une éducation de qualité et l’inclusion économique. Nous concentrons notre énergie et nos efforts à mobiliser les décideurs et décideuses politiques comme les chef.fe.s de partis, député.es, sénateurs et sénatrices, car ils et elles détiennent le pouvoir d’améliorer les politiques et de faire les investissements requis pour éradiquer l’extrême pauvreté. Nous faisons aussi de la sensibilisation en écrivant des lettres ouvertes aux journaux, en utilisant les médias sociaux, en collectant des fonds et bien plus. Souvent, la première étape est d’attirer l’attention sur ces enjeux et de les faire connaître — et de maintenir la pression. Cela peut sembler être un petit pas, mais les actions s’accumulent et ont ainsi de l’impact. engagement : 1 an minimum, 1-2 heures par semaine en moyenne structure de soutien : Les bénévoles se réunissent (virtuellement) en groupes locaux tous les mois et comptent sur leur.s leader.s de groupe pour obtenir des conseils. Il est aussi recommandé d’assister à d’autres appels virtuels et webinaires dirigés par les employées de Résultats. Vous êtes prêt.e à apprendre ce que signifie faire du plaidoyer, en apprendre plus sur les causes et solutions à l’extrême pauvreté, puis vous vous engagez à passer à l’action à chaque mois? Joignez-vous à nous! Allez au https://bit.ly/SeJoindreANous et cliquez sur “inscrivez-vous en tant que bénévole”.