Volunteer Opportunities in Vancouver

WISH Drop-In Centre has been supporting street-based sex workers since 1984. All staff, volunteers and participants at WISH are women (cis and trans), Two-Spirit, non-binary, or gender diverse, and 19+ years old. We would not be able to operate without the dedication and commitment of our incredible volunteers! Volunteers help to prepare and serve more than 60,000 meals and snacks to WISH participants each year.As a Kitchen Volunteer at WISH, your duties would include:Receiving and processing food donationsFood prep and portioningDishwashing and light janitorial dutiesPrepare and serve hot, nutritious meals It’s important to understand that WISH Drop-In Centre is a non-judgmental space, providing a variety of low-barrier programs to participants. This opportunity is a good fit for volunteers with a commitment to harm reduction, active listening, and holding space for those in need. An understanding of “rights over rescue” and trauma-informed care is also an asset.Learn more, and apply, on our website: Volunteer | WISH Drop-In Centre Society

✍️ VOLUNTEER POETS & STORYTELLERS Health Together (HT) | Vancouver, BC & Fully Virtual | Global WelcomeHealth Together (HT) is a Vancouver-based planetary health organization, rooted in the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Nations and working entirely virtually — which means we warmly welcome collaborators from any corner of the world.We are a team of highly qualified health professionals who believe that healing the planet and healing ourselves are the same project. We are also, we are told, genuinely fun to work with.🌍 THE PROJECTWe are seeking volunteer poets and storytellers to help us find the human voice at the heart of two extraordinary international initiatives:•⁠ ⁠An upcoming interview series in Japan, exploring planetary health through the perspectives of Japanese researchers, healers, and community voices — work that deserves language as considered and beautiful as the ideas themselves•⁠ ⁠Later in the year, a deeply moving project in South Africa, drawing on the Zulu practice of Family Constellation — a tradition of collective healing, ancestral connection, and community wholeness that invites both witness and wordsWe are looking for people who can help us craft narratives, reflections, spoken word pieces, or poetic responses that bring these stories to life — for social media, for video, for the communities we serve, and for the world.🤝 WHAT WE OFFER•⁠ ⁠A collaborative, warm team — with support for research, coordination and context so you are never working alone•⁠ ⁠Full creative latitude to respond to the material in your own authentic voice•⁠ ⁠A fully remote, flexible working arrangement•⁠ ⁠A project worthy of your best work — this content will reach health professionals, researchers, advocates and curious minds worldwide•⁠ ⁠Genuine, heartfelt appreciation for the gift of your time and creative spirit. We do not take lightly what it means for a skilled artist to choose to work with us.🖊️ WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR•⁠ ⁠Poets, spoken word artists, narrative storytellers, or creative writers of any background•⁠ ⁠Curiosity about planetary health, cross-cultural healing, or the intersection of science and story•⁠ ⁠Comfort with international themes and openness to the unfamiliar•⁠ ⁠Emerging voices and experienced voices alike are equally welcome — what matters most is that you care about the work📩 TO APPLY OR LEARN MOREWe would love to hear from you. Please reach out at [contact email] with a brief note about yourself and what draws you to this project. A sample of your writing is welcome but not required — tell us who you are and what excites you about this work.Healthy Together gratefully acknowledges that our Vancouver home sits on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.#VolunteerPoet #Storyteller #SpokenWord #PlanetaryHealth #NGOVancouver #CreativeVolunteer #SocialImpact #PoetryForChange

🎨 VOLUNTEER IMAGE CREATORS (ILLUSTRATION, DESIGN, PHOTO)Health Together (HT) | Vancouver, BC & Fully VirtualHealth Together (HT) 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 looking for Image Creators, such as artists, designers, and visual storytellers, to help us translate complex health and ecological data into beautiful, impactful, and culturally resonant visuals.🌏 THE MISSIONOur work spans the globe, from analyzing marketing-to-kids policies to exploring planetary health through indigenous practices in South Africa and community initiatives in Japan. We need visual collaborators to help us create:Educational Illustrations: Bringing health concepts and "planetary health" to life.Social Impact Graphics: Engaging visuals for our digital platforms and global advocacy.Brand Imagery: Helping define the "look and feel" of new initiatives (like our family planning and food system projects).🤝 WHAT WE OFFERA Diverse Portfolio: Your work will be seen by health professionals, researchers, and community leaders worldwide.Creative Autonomy: We value the "art" in "communication." You will have a seat at the table to help define our visual language.A Collaborative Team: You’ll work alongside experts in nutrition, epidemiology, and public health who are genuinely fun to collaborate with.Flexibility: Fully remote and outcome-oriented. We respect your professional or academic schedule.🎨 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORVisual Skillsets: Whether you are a digital illustrator, a graphic designer, a photographer, or a collage artist, we value diverse styles.Purpose-Driven: An interest in using your creative skills for social change, global health, or environmental advocacy.Cultural Curiosity: A desire to create work that is inclusive and respectful of the diverse international communities we serve.All Levels Welcome: Students, emerging creatives, and seasoned pros are all encouraged to reach out.📩 TO APPLY OR LEARN MOREWe’d love to see your vision. Please reach out to us at mihcanglobal@gmail.com with a brief note about yourself and a link to your portfolio, Instagram, or a few samples of your work. No formal CV required—we want to see your style and what excites you about this mission.Health Together is grateful to do this work on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.#CreativeVolunteer #GraphicDesignWanted #VisualStorytelling #PublicHealthArt #GlobalHealth #NGOVancouver #ImageCreator

🎶 VOLUNTEER SONGWRITER & SINGER Project: Stretchy | Health Together (HT) | Vancouver & Fully VirtualHealth Together (HT) is a Vancouver-based global public health organization. We believe that empowering individuals with health knowledge is the key to thriving communities. We are currently looking for a musical collaborator for our latest initiative: Stretchy.🌿 THE PROJECT: STRETCHYStretchy is an educational platform and online course designed to empower couples in their family planning journey. Using the sympto-thermal method, Stretchy teaches couples how to understand their fertility cycles to make informed, confident decisions, whether they are looking to prevent or encourage pregnancy.We are looking for a Songwriter and/or Singer to create an original, catchy, and supportive identity for our upcoming advertisements and course modules.🤝 WHAT WE OFFERCreative Ownership: You’ll have the freedom to help define the sound of the Stretchy brand.A "Pilot" Partnership: As a volunteer, you will receive full, free access to the Stretchy course to understand the mission firsthand.Portfolio Impact: Your music will be the heartbeat of our digital ad campaigns, reaching couples and health advocates globally.Flexible Collaboration: Work from your own studio/home setup on your own schedule.🎤 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORSongwriting/Composition: Ability to write short, impactful jingles or acoustic/lo-fi background tracks that feel "human" and accessible.Vocal Talent: A voice that conveys warmth, trust, and positivity.Collaborative Spirit: An interest in how music can be used as a tool for health education and social empowerment.Students & Emerging Artists: We especially welcome ECUAD or VCC music/media students looking to build their commercial or social-impact portfolio.📩 TO APPLY OR LEARN MOREWe want to hear your sound! Please reach out to us at mihcanglobal@gmail.com with a brief note about yourself and a link to a demo, SoundCloud, or any previous work. No formal CV required, we just want to hear your creative energy.Health Together is grateful to do this work on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.#SongwriterWanted #SingerVolunteer #HealthTech #CreativeCollaboration #StretchyProject #FamilyPlanning #NGOVancouver

🎬 VOLUNTEER FILMMAKER / VIDEOGRAPHER Health Together (HT) | Vancouver, BC & Fully VirtualHealth Together (HT) is a Vancouver-based global public health organization, working from the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Nations — and entirely virtually, which means we welcome collaborators from anywhere in the world.We are a team of highly qualified health professionals united by a shared belief: that human health and the health of our planet are inseparable. We are also, we like to think, genuinely fun to work with!🌏 THE PROJECTWe are seeking a volunteer filmmaker or videographer to help us bring to life a multi-part planetary health video series drawing on footage from two extraordinary international projects:•⁠ ⁠An upcoming interview series in Japan, exploring perspectives on planetary health from Japanese researchers, practitioners, and community leaders•⁠ ⁠Later in the year, footage from South Africa, centred on the Zulu practice of Family Constellation — a profound and visually rich tradition with deep resonance for collective healingThis is a rare opportunity to work on meaningful, globally-minded content that sits at the intersection of health, culture, and storytelling.🤝 WHAT WE OFFER•⁠ ⁠A collaborative, supportive team — several members can assist with logistics, coordination, and production tasks so you are never working alone•⁠ ⁠Flexible, fully remote working arrangements•⁠ ⁠A cause worth your portfolio — this work will reach health professionals, researchers, and advocates worldwide•⁠ ⁠Genuine appreciation for your time and expertise; we do not take lightly the gift of a skilled professional choosing to work with us🎥 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR•⁠ ⁠Experience in video editing and/or short-form content production (social media, documentary-style, or similar)•⁠ ⁠Comfort working with interview footage and international source material•⁠ ⁠A collaborative spirit and curiosity about global health, culture, or social change•⁠ ⁠Students, emerging creatives, and experienced professionals are all warmly welcome📩 TO APPLY OR LEARN MOREWe'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at e: mihcanglobal@gmail.com with a brief note about yourself and, if you have one, a link to previous work. No formal CV required — just tell us who you are and what excites you about this project.Healthy Together is grateful to do this work on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.#VolunteerVancouver #FilmmakerWanted #PlanetaryHealth #VideoVolunteer #NGOVancouver #SocialImpact

Ready to volunteer? 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 areMale, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.Available to meet weekdays, once a week for 90-minute sessions between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.Our Game On! volunteers are asked to enroll in two 8 week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program.Our Group Mentees areBoys, 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.Locations: Schools and Community Centres in Vancouver and Surrey.BenefitsOpportunities 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!Questions? Email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or inquire here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer/inquire/Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here!

Ready to volunteer? 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.We are now accepting In-School Mentors for the 2025-26 school year starting in the Fall!Our Big Buddies areAdults 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 areStudents 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.BenefitsOpportunities 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!Questions? Email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or inquire here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer/inquire/Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here!

Ready to volunteer? 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.You’ll meet once-a-week for 90 minute sessions during afternoons over a 10 week period, and work on numeracy, activities, and games. No previous experience with math is necessary for volunteers and all training is provided by Big Brothers. This program is offered virtually and in-person.Our Math Mentors areAdults 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 volunteers are asked to enroll in two 8-10 week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program.Our Math Mentees areChildren 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.LocationsVirtual program is offered Monday-Thursday between 4pm to 5pm.In-Person program is at a Surrey library on Tuesdays between 4pm to 5:30pm.BenefitsOpportunities 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!Questions? Email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or inquire here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer/inquire/Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here!