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

Since 2006, BEST’s (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation) Bike Valet has been providing professional, secure, coat-check style bicycle parking in and around Metro Vancouver. The Bicycle Valet offers convenient and secure bicycle parking for FREE to cyclists and self-propelled vehicle users at Lower Mainland events throughout the year. Think of us as a coat check for bikes, but way more fun. Every bike we park is one more car off the road and one more person who discovers how great it feels to roll to a community event. The Bicycle Valet volunteer attendant position involves a number of different responsibilities in setting up and dismantling bicycle parking facilities. As a key team member, you'll welcome cyclists, securely park bicycles, and happily provide information about the Bicycle Valet service.

Ready to volunteer? 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, BC! 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.SURREY, NOW IS THE TIME TO VOLUNTEER! Some mentees are waiting more than two years to meet their mentor.Our Big Brothers areMale, 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 areBoys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14. Those who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life.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 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/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!

Ready to volunteer? 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.NOW IS THE TIME TO VOLUNTEER! Some of our Littles have been waiting MORE THAN 2 YEARS to meet their Big Brother!Our Big Brothers areMale, 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 areBoys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14. Those who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life.Locations: Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and VancouverBenefitsOpportunities 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!