Archived Opportunities
These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization). Please note that these opportunities are only presented for interest – to give volunteers and site visitors an opportunity to see the types of positions offered by organizations.
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Invasive species removal and native species planting
Organization: Jericho Stewardship GroupCategory: Environmental Improvement
Description:
The Jericho Stewardship Group will be hosting our monthly work party, where we will be removing blackberry, ivy, and other invasive plants so that native species can once again flourish in the park.**
Come join us in helping make sure that Jericho Beach Park remains a healthy ecosystem for Vancouver!
Sunday January 8th from 9:30am - 12:30pm. We will meet at the bridge between the two duck ponds. For more information, visit our Meetup Event Link
Please bring sturdy boots and dress for the weather as we will be getting dirty rain or shine!
****Due to COVID-19 we will observe changes to our regular work party setup to ensure the safety of our volunteers:
- Volunteers must RSVP through Meetup in order to attend.
- Volunteers must participate in a health check (see photo below for health questionnaire) at the start of the work party and provide contact details for contact tracing.
- We will assign sections of the work area to individuals in order to promote 2m distancing throughout.
- We will have a container for "clean" tools and a second container for "used" tools.
- Tarps will be assigned to 1-2 volunteers in order to reduce contact.
- Volunteers who own gardening gloves and gardening tools, please bring your own. We will have a bag of clean gloves available as well.
- We ask that volunteers please bring their own snack and beverages.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Organization: Asian-Canadian Special Events AssociationCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: A new year is almost upon us! LunarFest is an annual celebration of arts and culture during the Lunar New Year. Along with our Lantern City project, we invite local artists and communities to join us in celebration activities to welcome the new year. In the Year of the Rabbit and in light of the pandemic, our celebrations are centered on arts workshops and storytelling, allowing people to experience the stories of our diverse communities in a more intimate and hands-on manner. If you’re interested in learning about culture and arts, volunteer with us for the 2023 LunarFest! We are looking for event volunteers to help us with the workshops and info booths this year. Bring a friend and come on down to Granville Island starting Jan 20. Help out our community workshops and celebrate the new year like no other. Start the new year in a fun and colourful way—join our team today! We look forward to seeing you at the festival! Please submit your application through our website: https://acsea.ca/volunteer/join-us/ [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteeringvancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2016/02/icon-comm.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Advertisement Coordinator: NON-PROFIT CHARITY LOOKING FOR REMOTE VOLUNTEERS!
Organization: The HOPE Initiative FoundationCategory: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: Looking to gain experience volunteering in a non-profit organization, develop your various skills and make professional connections? Please apply directly via our website: https://thehopeinitiative.ca/hiring/ The HOPE Initiative Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that increases student access to education and leadership opportunities. HOPE exists as a platform to inspire innovative solutions to broken systems. Whether providing short-term relief, or building long-term systems, we believe that the best answers are global in concept, local in execution, and limitless in their ability to create and inspire change. We have numerous university specific HOPE branches that focus on creating tangible change in the local area. We also host a program, called HOPE for Community, that was created to connect students with organizations who need enthusiastic volunteers. We are currently hiring for the following position: Advertisement Coordinator This individual is responsible for managing photo and video content across the HOPE Charity. They should have an interest in photography, be detail- oriented, and have video production and editing experience. Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for all HOPE Charity photo, video and video advertising content
- Collect and filter photo content from HOPE events and university branches, organize and document photos in a database for later reference and use
- Edit and watermark HOPE photographs for general use
- Ideate, edit, and produce general promotional videos for HOPE using video content from the Charity and University branches
- Work alongside internal graphics managers to ensure they have adequate photo content for their graphics
- Liaison with IT team in order to get photos and videos posted on the HOPE website Update HOPE executives, Graphics Director, and Graphics Team on progress regularly, and actively respond to messages
- Actively support other HOPE charity events and programs
- HOPE Charity general meetings - once per month
- Marketing committee meetings - once every two weeks or more as needed
- Hours of commitment may vary but will be close to 5 hours per week
Jericho Stewardship Group Work Party: Invasive species removal and native species planting
Organization: Jericho Stewardship GroupCategory: Environmental Improvement
Description:
The Jericho Stewardship Group will be hosting our monthly work party, where we will be removing blackberry, ivy, and other invasive plants so that native species can once again flourish in the park.**
Come join us in helping make sure that Jericho Beach Park remains a healthy ecosystem for Vancouver!
Sunday February 12 from 9:30am – 12:30pm. We will meet at the bridge between the two duck ponds. For more information, visit our Meetup Event Link
Please bring sturdy boots and dress for the weather as we will be getting dirty rain or shine!
****Due to COVID-19 we will observe changes to our regular work party setup to ensure the safety of our volunteers:
- Volunteers must RSVP through Meetup in order to attend.
- Volunteers must participate in a health check (see photo below for health questionnaire) at the start of the work party and provide contact details for contact tracing.
- We will assign sections of the work area to individuals in order to promote 2m distancing throughout.
- We will have a container for “clean” tools and a second container for “used” tools.
- Tarps will be assigned to 1-2 volunteers in order to reduce contact.
- Volunteers who own gardening gloves and gardening tools, please bring your own. We will have a bag of clean gloves available as well.
- We ask that volunteers please bring their own snack and beverages.
We look forward to seeing you!
[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteeringvancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2016/02/icon-event.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]BMO St. Patrick's Day 5k 2023 - Race Volunteer
Organization: Diabetes CanadaCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: BMO St. Patrick's Day 5k | Saturday, March 11, 2023 Race volunteers needed for the St. Patrick's Day 5k! For more info on volunteer opportunities and to register visit: https://tinyurl.com/ms76vjkn Get involved with some aspect of this multi-layered event and bring your enthusiasm and energy along. Numerous positions are available both on and off the course. Being a volunteer is a great way to lend support to your community and help fellow Walkers and Runners get the most out of this event, register online now to become a volunteer. Proudly supporting Diabetes Canada [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteeringvancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2016/02/icon-event.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Volunteer at Gathering Our Voices - BC Largest Indigenous Youth Gathering March 2023
Organization: BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship CentresCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Details:
- Appropriate for volunteers between 18-90
- CRC required for all volunteers
- Amazing opportunity to connect with people from across BC and beyond
Eastside Arts Society seeks Volunteer Board Member
Organization: Eastside Arts SocietyCategory: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: The Eastside Arts Society Board of Directors is seeking volunteer Board candidates who are practicing visual or performing artists, and/or who have experience in strategic planning, nonprofit governance, land-use planning, government relations, or fundraising. ABOUT US The Eastside Arts Society [EAS] is a registered charitable society that represents the highest concentration of artists per capita in the country. This vital organization’s initiative is to build capacity and sustainability for artists. It offers nationally recognized juried exhibits, it connects the community with local artists, and it provides arts programming for inner city schools. EAS programming includes its signature event, the Eastside Culture Crawl, an open-studio visual arts festival held every November, the annual CREATE Arts Festival, and it is developing the Eastside Arts District. ART HAPPENS HERE! BOARD ROLE The Board of Directors is responsible for governance of the EAS and development of its three-year strategic plan. The Board of Directors is comprised of up to 50% artists. The Board is guided by the Executive Committee: Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. Through the strategic plan, the Board establishes goals for committees including the Spaces Committee and the Development Committees, and goals for the Artistic & Executive Director (A&ED). Board members are expected to join and support working committees. The A&ED is supervisor of the staff team, and reports to the Board of Directors during regular Board meetings. The A&ED and staff team are responsible for delivering and implementing the programming and initiatives detailed in the strategic plan and the day-today activities of the organization. TERMS Board members are elected for two-year terms. Board members may also be appointed by the Board between Annual General Meetings and will come up for election at the next scheduled AGM (annually in April/May). SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Board experience with charitable and/or not-for-profit organizations
- Searching for Board candidates who are visual or performing artists, and/or who have experience in strategic planning, nonprofit governance, land-use planning, government relations, or fundraising
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills
- Confident in participating in a dynamic group environment
- Comfortable attending public events to promote or represent the EAS
- Volunteers must be at least 19 years of age for this position
- Professional development particularly in organizational and community development
- Engagement with a dynamic and motivated Board of Directors in governing the society
- Contributing to the organization’s vision of transforming the community through visual and performing arts
- Expanding your professional and personal network
- Making a difference in your community and meeting others along the way
- Supporting arts in our community
- To determine the mission, vision, and direction of the EAS
- To govern EAS with clear policies and objectives
- To ensure EAS’s financial health
- To monitor the Society’s programs and activities
- To support and promote fund development
- To enhance the public image of EAS
- To assess its own performance
- Regularly attend monthly board meetings
- Being prepared at board meetings, participating in discussions and decision-making
- Working collegially with other Directors and the Artistic & Executive Director
- Participating actively in committee work, task groups and fund development (events and sponsorship)
- Maintaining board business confidentiality
- Attending EAS events to stay informed about their quality, their popularity and to ensure a wide acquaintance among the membership
- Role-specific training with the addition of shared online resources available for review (board training/orientation manual)
- Regular meetings with the Board and A&ED
- Staff coordinates and implements organizational day to day activities, programming, and initiatives
- 3-10 hours/month, varies depending on position and fluctuations in workload
- Attendance at 9 (nine) Board meetings per year, held on the second Tuesday of the month from 7-8 PM as well as the Annual General Meeting in April/May
- Ability to respond to emails/requests within a reasonable timeframe
Brazilian Carnival 2023
Organization: LatincouverCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Hello dear friends! We are looking for volunteers to help us during the Brazilian Carnaval 2023, on Feb 25th. It is gonna be an amazing night
If you are interested in participating in this event or you would like to recommend it to your friends to volunteer with us and enjoy the show, please fill out the Google form or pass it to friends whom you can see more information about Carnival and choose the position and time you are interested in.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc32PqJ3vjA7-wiXubC-lDJ7B3qTh80J6YoDEqPEkcvaXLvIQ/viewformWe look forward to having you join us during the Brazilian Carnaval 2023!
Have a good evening!
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