When people arrive in a new community - often after a difficult or sudden transition - small practical items can make the first days feel a little more manageable. Welcome kits are a simple way to offer care, dignity, and a sense that someone is glad they're here.
About the role:
The Welcome Kit Organizer helps put together welcome kits for individuals and families who are newly arrived or displaced and settling into local BC communities. Volunteers can also apply for a United Way BC Hi Neighbour Local Love microgrant of up to $1,000 (see notes under "A few things to know") to help cover the cost of supplies and, if helpful, support a small, welcoming kit distribution event.
Key responsibilities:
- Decide how many kits to create, who they're for and where they'll be shared
- Create a simple list of items (for example: basic toiletries, small comfort items for children, transit passes or local information)
- Purchase or coordinate the purchase of items
- Assemble the welcome kits
- Work with local Hi Neighbour staff to plan delivery, pick-up, or a small distribution that feels warm and respectful
Time commitment and location:
- Flexible, short-term role (about 1-4 weeks, depending on the number of kits and your availability)
- Most tasks can be done from home or in a community space
A few things to know:
- This opportunity is open to residents of the Tri-Cities.
- Local Love microgrants for this opportunity are available only to volunteers who live in the Tri-Cities
- If you use the Local Love microgrant, you'll submit a short, simple application before starting and a brief follow-up afterward (including receipts and optional photos or stories, with consent)
- Local Love microgrants applicants must be 18+ (or have an adult sponsor) and live in an eligible Hi Neighbour community, as outlined in the application guidelines.
Questions or ready to get started?
- Reach out to your Hi Neighbour Community Engagement Specialist, George
