Job Title: Community Outreach Volunteer
Position Type: Volunteer
Location: Vancouver, BC
Reports to: Community Engagement Manager or Director of Community Outreach
About Filipino BC:
Filipino BC is a leading nonprofit, rooted in kapwa, the Filipino value of shared humanity and interconnectedness. We champion the well-being and advancement of not only Filipino communities across British Columbia but also racialized and equity-deserving communities across the province through cultural celebration, community care, advocacy, and resource coordination. Guided by lived experience and a commitment to equity, we honour our traditions while boldly shaping the future. From empowering youth to supporting those most impacted by systemic barriers, we are building a province where care, culture, and collective strength thrive, knowing that the work we do today shapes the generations of tomorrow. By Filipinos, for everyone.
Position Summary:
The Community Outreach Volunteer supports the Kapwa Centre for Community Resilience’s mission of fostering community through trauma-informed, culturally grounded programming. This role involves preparing safe and welcoming event spaces, distributing flyers to raise awareness, and engaging community members with care and respect. Volunteers contribute to creating environments where people of all backgrounds can gather, heal, and connect. Ideal for individuals who value grassroots work, relational care, and collective well-being. Please note: Some community events and programming may take place on evenings or weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the physical set-up and take-down of events, including arranging furniture, signage, and materials.
- Ensure the space is clean, accessible, and ready for community use.
- Support post-event clean-up, including stacking chairs, storing supplies, and disposing of waste properly
- Distribute flyers and posters in nearby neighbourhoods, community centres, local businesses, and transit areas to promote upcoming events and programs.
- Engage community members with warmth and respect while answering basic questions about the Kapwa Centre.
- Follow health and safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for all.
- Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff in alignment with the Kapwa Centre’s values of care, solidarity, and resilience.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to practicing trauma-informed principles (e.g., choice, trustworthiness, empowerment, collaboration, cultural awareness).
- Able to complete light physical tasks (e.g., lifting chairs, setting up tables).
- Reliable, grounded, and comfortable working in community settings.
- Experience or interest in community-based outreach and working with migrant, diasporic, or racialized communities is an asset.
- Willingness to learn and receive feedback in a supportive environment.
- Preferred, but not required: Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training
How to Apply:
Please fill out this Google form. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the Filipino community, other racialized communities, and immigrant experiences. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
