Volunteer Opportunities in Vancouver

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”.

I'm Kristy, the founder of Pure Living Practice, a small Vancouver business that makes handmade candles, wax melts and botanical soaps. It's just me, and I'd love a few kind, steady people to help now and then.Where I could use help:Making candles: preparing wax, pouring and finishingPackaging: labeling, wrapping and boxing candles and wax meltsSetting up and packing down my market booth (tent, tables, displays)What to expect:Occasional and flexible. You choose what works for you and can say no anytime.I'll show you each step. No experience needed.A calm, unhurried, friendly space.Pure Living Practice is a for-profit business, and I want to be upfront about that before you reach out.To connect, email me at kristy@purelivingpractice.com with a little about you and what you'd enjoy helping with.

The West Vancouver Community Arts Council is looking for volunteer photographers to help capture the energy, creativity, and community spirit of events at The Silk Purse Arts Centre at the following location:The Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1We are looking for volunteers who have an interest in photography and enjoy photographing live performances, musicians, artists, audiences, and community events.What You Will DoPhotograph events, performances, exhibitions, and other WVCAC activities.Capture high-quality photos of performers, artists, audiences, and the event atmosphere.Work respectfully around performers and audiences while minimizing disruption.Provide selected photographs to the West Vancouver Community Arts Council for use in our website, social media, newsletters, promotional materials, and event archives.Description: Volunteer photographers may be invited to photograph a variety of events at The Silk Purse, including the Silk Purse Concert Series, currently featuring classical music performances held on Tuesday mornings and afternoons, as well as other arts and community events throughout the year. Commitment is based on availability and upcoming events.For a current list of upcoming events, please visit the West Vancouver Community Arts Council website and explore the events calendar here: westvanartscouncil.caWhat We are Looking ForMinimum age requirement is 18 years oldAn interest in photography and event photography.Experience using a digital camera, DSLR, or mirrorless camera is an asset.Ability to photograph people and live performances in different lighting conditions.Reliability and good communication.A basic understanding of composition, lighting, and camera angles and settings are helpful.Professional photography experience is not required. We welcome enthusiastic photographers who are interested in developing their skills and contributing to the community.What You Will GainExperience photographing live performances and community arts events.Opportunities to build your photography portfolio.The chance to meet local artists, musicians, and members of the community.An opportunity to support and promote the arts in West Vancouver.Enjoy WVCAC Annual membershipEnjoy our annual appreciation tea gatheringPlease note that WVCAC will provide the gallery iPad, but you are welcome to use your professional camera or personal cellphone.If you enjoy photography and would like to help us document the vibrant arts community at The Silk Purse, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Sara Salahi, Volunteer & Events Coordinator at Sara.WVCAC@westvanartscouncil.ca

Are you interested in making a meaningful difference for a youth in Surrey? Fill out an application form here to become a Big Brothers Community Mentor: www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/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! You will spend two or more hours once per week doing free or low-cost activities you both enjoy and are paired for a minimum of one year.As a Big Brothers Community Mentor, you areMale, trans, or gender-diverse who is 18+.Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.Able to meet weekly for two or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or after school for one year.Big Brothers Community Mentees areBoys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14.Children or youth who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life.Urgent need for volunteers in Surrey! Some of our Littles have been waiting more than two years to be matched with their Big Brother.TrainingYou will be supported throughout your match by one of our experienced case workers, also known as a Mentoring Coordinator.You can expect to meet your mentee within 2-3 months from when you applied.No prior experience working with children is necessary. Free training is provided!“There’s a lot in it for you that you’ll end up finding and you’ll be surprised with what comes out at the end of it.” – Hari, Big Brothers Community MentorLocationsGreater Vancouver (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock)BenefitsOpportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to various events and activities.Make a positive impact in your community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Relieve stress and develop a more positive attitude.Increase your 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/

Mentor·e intergénérationnel·le en emploi 50-Et si votre expérience professionnelle pouvait devenir le tremplin de quelqu’un d’autre ?Vous avez 50 ans ou plus, une expérience professionnelle riche et l’envie de la partager?Carrefour 50+CB recherche des mentor·es bénévoles de 50 ans et plus pour accompagner des personnes francophones de moins de 50 ans dans leur recherche d’emploi et les aider à mieux naviguer dans le monde du travail actuel.Une belle occasion de transmettre votre savoir, créer des liens entre les générations et contribuer concrètement à la vitalité de la francophonie en Colombie-Britannique.Votre rôleEn tant que mentor·e, vous participerez à des rencontres virtuelles hebdomadaires, aux côtés d’un membre de l’équipe Carrefour 50+ et d’autres mentor·es expérimenté·es.Selon vos intérêts et votre expérience, vous pourrez :partager vos conseils et votre expérience professionnelle;aider une personne à clarifier son objectif professionnel et sa stratégie de recherche d’emploi;contribuer à améliorer son CV ou sa lettre de motivation;partager votre connaissance du monde du travail et des pratiques de recrutement;participer à des simulations d’entrevue;offrir une rétroaction constructive et bienveillante;partager, lorsque pertinent, des ressources ou des contacts professionnels.Vous n’avez pas besoin d’avoir toutes les réponses. Votre écoute, votre expérience et votre regard professionnel peuvent déjà faire une réelle différence.Deux façons de contribuer🤝 Mentorat de groupeAccompagnez deux personnes en recherche d’emploi, avec d’autres mentor·es expérimenté·es. Après une présentation de leur parcours et de leurs objectifs, vous leur apporterez des conseils personnalisés et des pistes d’action concrètes.🎤 Simulations d’entrevueAidez une personne à se préparer à une entrevue grâce à une simulation réaliste, suivie d’une rétroaction constructive sur ses forces et ses pistes d’amélioration.Votre engagementDe 2 à 3 heures par semaineEnviron 25 à 35 semaines par année, selon vos disponibilitésUn horaire flexible qui respecte vos vacances et vos voyagesParticipation en ligneOrdinateur ou tablette et connexion Internet fiable requisQui recherchons-nous?Nous recherchons des personnes francophones ou francophiles de 50 ans et plus, possédant une expérience professionnelle et ayant envie de la mettre au service des autres.Une expérience comme employeur, gestionnaire, professionnel·le, entrepreneur·e ou responsable du recrutement est particulièrement pertinente.Mais surtout, nous recherchons des personnes qui aiment écouter, transmettre et encourager.Pourquoi devenir mentor·e?Parce que l’expérience prend encore plus de valeur lorsqu’elle est partagée.En devenant mentor·e bénévole, vous pourrez :avoir un impact concret sur le parcours professionnel d’une personne;transmettre des connaissances acquises au fil de votre carrière;créer des liens enrichissants entre générations;contribuer à la communauté francophone de la Colombie-Britannique;rester actif·ve, engagé·e et connecté·e.Votre expérience ne s’arrête pas lorsque votre carrière évolue. Elle peut devenir le point de départ de la réussite de quelqu’un d’autre.Envie de transmettre votre expérience?Devenez mentor·e intergénérationnel·le avec Carrefour 50+ et transformez votre expérience en opportunité pour une nouvelle génération.📩 Agnès Piloz – Coordonnatrice des services à l’emploiemploi@carrefour50cb.ca778-747-0138, poste 6www.carrefour50cb.caAvec nous, l’expérience n’a pas d’âge.

Are you someone who enjoys math and wants to help youth build confidence with numbers? Fill out an application form here to become a Math Mentor: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/Our Mentoring with Math Program strengthens the impact of tutoring by adding in the element of mentorship. You’ll meet in the afternoon, once per week for 90-minute sessions over a 10-week period, and work on numeracy, activities, and games.As a Math Mentor, you areAdults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender-diverse individuals.Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.Able to meet once weekly during weekday afternoons between 4:00pm and 5:30pm for either 90-minute in-person sessions or 60-minute virtual sessions.As a Mentoring with Math volunteer, you are asked to enroll in a minimum of two 10-week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program.Math Mentees areChildren in grades 3-7 who demonstrate a need for assistance in math at their grade level.From families who are not otherwise able to access academic support outside of school.TrainingYou will be supported throughout your match by one of our experienced case workers, also known as a Mentoring Coordinator.Math Mentors are provided with a JUMP Math workbook.No prior experience working with children is necessary. Free training is provided!“I see so much growth in every one of them, not only in terms of their math academic abilities but also them being more open and confident. Overall, being a math mentor has truly been rewarding!” - Airi, Math MentorLocationsIn-person programs are offered at a Surrey Library on Tuesdays between 4:00pm – 5:30pm. Virtual programs run once a week from Monday to Thursday between 4:00pm – 5:00pm. BenefitsSupport a child’s confidence with math.Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to various events and activities.Make a positive impact in your community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Relieve stress and develop a more positive attitude.Increase your 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/

Want to support a child during the school day and feel like a kid again? Fill out an application form here to become an In-School Mentor: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/Our In-School Mentoring Program pairs you with an elementary school student who you share common interests with. You will spend one hour once per week together doing non-academic activities such as playing sports, games, creating art or simply just hanging out at the playground and are paired for the duration, or remainder, of the academic school year.As an In-School Mentor, you areAdults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender-diverse individuals.Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.Available one hour per week during school hours, weekdays between 10:00am and 3:00pm.In-School Mentees areStudents in grades 1 to 7, who are nominated by teachers, staff or themselves.Children who could benefit from having an additional caring adult role model in their life.TrainingYou will be supported throughout your match by one of our experienced case workers, also known as a Mentoring Coordinator.No prior experience working with children is necessary. Free training is provided!“Sometimes you don’t need to do much. Just being there for them and showing up is already making a big impact,” - Yvette, In-School MentorLocationsGreater Vancouver (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock)BenefitsOpportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to various events and activities.Make a positive impact in your community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Relieve stress and develop a more positive attitude.Increase your 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/

The Hastings Sunrise Community Policing Centre (HSCPC) is a volunteer-based organization that is committed to keeping our community safe and enhancing our quality of life. We have a wide range of opportunities from outreach work, community clean-ups, road safety initiatives, graffiti removal, citizens patrols, and community assistance in our public-facing office. We work in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department and other agencies to accomplish our programs, and are looking for volunteers who are passionate about making our community a safer and cleaner place for everyone.Our next volunteer information sessions:*Saturday, Nov 14th 2-3pm via zoom*Tuesday, Dec 1st 6-7pm via zoomIf you are interested in signing up, please e-mail info@hscpc.com Visit our website for more details

Are you into sports and interested in helping youth develop healthy habits? Fill out an application form here to become a Game On! Mentor: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/As a volunteer in our Group Mentoring program, Game On!, you will provide youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices while focusing on fun activity-based play. Groups meet once weekly for 90-minute sessions during weekday afternoons at a school or community centre for 8 to 10 weeks. Groups engage in life skills, communication, and social-emotional discussions that encourage healthy lifelong habits.As a Game On! Group Mentor, you areMale, trans, and gender-diverse individuals who are 18+.Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.Able to meet once weekly for 90-minute sessions from Monday to Friday between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.As a Game On! volunteer, you are asked to enroll in a minimum of two 8-week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program.You will be matched withBoys, 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.TrainingYou will be supported throughout your match by one of our experienced case workers, also known as a Mentoring Coordinator.No prior experience working with children is necessary. Free training is provided!“My Mondays are now something to look forward to because of Big Brothers! Adding to the community makes my life better.” - Andy, Game On! MentorLocationsCurrently running programs at schools and community centres in Surrey and Vancouver.BenefitsHelp youth build confidence, connection, and healthy habits.Opportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to various events and activities.Make a positive impact in your community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Relieve stress and develop a more positive attitude.Increase your 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/

1- Gallery & Art Box HostYou will welcome visitors, provide information about current exhibitions, upcoming programs and events, assist with Art Box Gallery Shop sales, answer occasional phone inquiries, and help create a warm, welcoming experience for everyone who visits. During exhibitions, you will also help monitor visitor attendance and engage guests in conversations about the artwork and our programs.No previous gallery experience is required; Just an interest in the arts, strong English communication skills, and a welcoming attitude. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a **2-hour shift**.2- Crew for Events & Gallery RentalsWhat You Will Do:- Assist with event setup, including chairs, refreshments, and stanchions- Welcome guests and help create a friendly, inviting atmosphere- Provide light crowd guidance and attendee assistance- Help with post-event cleanup and takedownLove live events, meeting people, and being part of the local arts scene? Join our Event Crew if you…- Have experience with events, retail, customer service, or sales (preferred)- Enjoy interacting with people and providing excellent guest experiences- Are available for some evening and weekend events which are outside the gallery hours- Have a positive attitude and a passion for music, art, and communityWhy Volunteer With Us?- Be part of West Vancouver's vibrant arts community- Experience behind-the-scenes access to exciting cultural events- Enjoy complimentary admission to the events you help support- Meet artists, musicians, performers, and fellow arts enthusiasts- Earn volunteer hours that can count toward school, graduation, or community service requirements- You will have a chance to participate in our yearly raffle fundraiser.Whether you are looking to build event experience, expand your network, or simply give back to the community, we would love to welcome you to our team. We welcome all applicants with any availability or experience. The minimum age requirement for volunteering is at least 18 years old.Apply today and help create unforgettable arts experiences for our community! As a volunteer, you will enjoy:* Opportunities to connect with local artists, musicians, fellow volunteers, and art enthusiasts.* Volunteer hours that can count toward school requirements or community service.* Valuable customer service, communication, and interpersonal experience.* Training and mentorship from experienced staff and volunteers.* An invitation to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea Party.* A complimentary WVCAC Annual Membership.* The opportunity to receive monthly newsletters, and get featured as a new volunteer joining us, recognizing your contributions and sharing your story with our community (Optional).* You will have a chance to participate in our yearly raffle fundraiser.* The opportunity to be considered for Volunteerism in the Arts Award.