Opportunities From: iVolunteer Powered by United Way British Columbia

Jewish Seniors Alliance is seeking volunteers 18 and over to take a 15 hour training program and  then be matched with a senior to go out for walks or visit them in their homes for an an hour a week.  The training is being offered at no cost and at the end of the training you will get a certificate.

Due to COVID restrictions many more seniors became more isolated, lonely and depressed and would greatly benefit from contact with a volunteer.

The training program is very thorough and will help enhance ones learning and education about seniors issues such as grief and  loss, isolation and loneliness, cognitive impairment and mental and physical health age related issues.

Jewish Seniors Alliance is seeking volunteers 18 and over to take a 15 hour training program and  then be matched with a senior to go out for walks or visit them in their homes for an an hour a week.  The training is being offered at no cost and at the end of the training you will get a certificate.

Due to COVID restrictions many more seniors became more isolated, lonely and depressed and would greatly benefit from contact with a volunteer.

The training program is very thorough and will help enhance ones learning and education about seniors issues such as grief and  loss, isolation and loneliness, cognitive impairment and mental and physical health age related issues.

On October the 5th, The CIBC Run for the Cure event is back across Canada!

The CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest, single-day volunteer-led event in support of the breast cancer cause. The annual walk/run would not be possible without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers.

At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), we are seeking volunteers to join our local CIBC Run for the Cure planning committee. We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities available.

The CCS is recruiting for the following roles : 

- Run Day Experience Lead 

- Registration Lead 

- Volunteer Engagement Lead 

- Community Engagement Run Director

- Fundraising and Stewardship Lead 

- Hope Engagement Lead 

- Community and Corporate Outreach

Lead Join the CIBC Run for the Cure today and help make a real difference for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer.

Register here please:

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This position is perfect for someone who loves community engagement and building new connections. Your sole role will be to acquire new venues for us to host our seminars in. We are a newly established NPO that educates seniors on fraud prevention techniques through seminars hosted at community centres, retirement homes, libraries, etc. This position requires you to be constantly reaching out to new venues and offering our services. This is a very important role and requires someone with great ambition to take over. In the additional comments please specify why you would be a great fit for us. We look forward to hearing from you!

The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Help Lines program provides a safe and supportive environment for Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Farsi-speaking residents by telephone who are in need of emotional support. As many Ukrainian immigrants settle in Canada, we expand this free service to Ukrainian-speaking residents to sustain their mental health. The Launching Ceremony of the Ukrainian Helpline was a momentous occasion, symbolizing a significant step forward in addressing the crucial issue of mental health support in the community. 

The Ukrainian Helpline is operational, offering emotional support to individuals in need, working hours Mon – Fri: 10 am – 8 pm, Sat – Sun: 10 am – 5 pm (BC). By calling 1 (888) 721 0596, Ext. 5. There are no age limitations, community members can connect with our empathetic trained volunteers who are dedicated to offering a listening ear during times of emotional distress. The official information can be found on the web-site:  https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/services/help-lines/

If individuals are interested in volunteering for the project, they have two options for getting involved. They can either complete an application form on MyImpactPage at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.'s website (MyImpactPage - Ukrainian Helpline Volunteer Needed) or send an email to chlvolunteer@success.bc.ca We use telecommunication and trainings are provided online in Ukrainian language. Thank you so much!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you believe in the power of kindness and compassion? Fair Haven Homes Society invites you to join our dedicated team of volunteers!

Fair Haven Homes Society is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of seniors by providing quality care and support services. We believe that every individual deserves to age with dignity and respect, and our volunteers play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

As a volunteer with Fair Haven Homes Society, you will have the opportunity to:

- Make a Difference: Whether you're spending time with residents, assisting with recreational activities, or lending a helping hand with administrative tasks, your contribution will positively impact the lives of seniors in our community.
- Build Meaningful Relationships: Form genuine connections with residents, staff, and fellow volunteers. Your kindness and companionship will brighten someone's day and create lasting memories.
- Gain Valuable Experience: Develop new skills, expand your knowledge of elder care, and enhance your resume through hands-on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Be Part of a Caring Community: Join a team that values inclusivity, empathy, and respect. At Fair Haven Homes Society, we celebrate diversity and embrace the unique talents and perspectives of each individual.
- Flexible Opportunities: Whether you can volunteer weekly, bi-weekly, or on special occasions, we offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your availability and interests.

No previous experience is required – just a willingness to lend a helping hand and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey of giving back, we invite you to become a volunteer with Fair Haven Homes Society. Together, we can create a community where seniors thrive and feel valued.

To apply or learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Dana LeMoine, Director of Therapeutic Recreation & Volunteer Services at dlemoine@fairhaven.bc.ca

Do you enjoy the company of seniors? Do you have good listening and communication skills?  Do you have a few hours a month to help? If so, help us build an inclusive and supportive community for seniors by providing transportation to their medical appointments.  

We currently need supported transportation volunteers in Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. 

About This Role 

When a senior in Squamish, Whistler, or Pemberton has limited transportation options and needs help getting to and from a medical appointment, we call upon our awesome roster of volunteers to help the senior make it to their appointment. Currently, we need to grow our roster to be able to respond to the requests that are coming in.  

In this volunteer role, you would pick up the senior, assist them in getting to their medical appointment, and pick them up after the appointment to take them home. Some medical appointments happen within your community. However, an honorarium is offered if the medical appointment is outside of the community.  

Our volunteers can accept or decline requests based on their availability; you are always free to say no! 

We are looking for volunteers in the Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton areas who have good working vehicles and safe driving records. We offer an honorarium for those who drive seniors outside of the community.   

We require a safe driving abstract and a minimum of $2m liability insurance for your vehicle. 

Next steps: 

Make a difference in the life of a senior today.   You can apply for this opportunity through iVolunteer or contact us directly.  Christina Rupp: betterathome@sscs.ca or (604) 567-9090. 

Join our Friendly Visiting volunteer team at the Sea to Sky Better at Home Program!  

Do you enjoy the company of seniors? Do you have good listening and communication skills? Are you patient, respectful, and understanding? Do you have a couple of hours a month to share with a senior? If so, help us build an inclusive and supportive community through one-to-one friendly visits with seniors.  

We need volunteers in Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. 

About This Role 

We will match you with a senior and you’ll meet them at their home to provide companionship and connection once or twice a month. This could include activities such as walking in the neighbourhood, having coffee or tea, playing cards or a game or reading with them.    

The volunteer role would be a good fit for those with some free time during daytime hours and who enjoy spending quality time with others. This volunteer role would suit seniors who are interested in supporting other seniors, adults, and students who want experience working with seniors. We are looking for volunteers who can spend 2-3 hours a month.  

Next steps: 

Make a difference in the life of a senior today.   You can apply for this opportunity through iVolunteer or contact us directly.  Gina Dean: betterathome@sscs.ca or (604) 567-9090. 

Are you passionate about making a difference and love creating engaging content? BCF is looking for creative and enthusiastic virtual volunteers to help bring our mission to life through social media and supporter communication.

As part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in sharing our story, connecting with supporters, and showcasing the incredible work we do to empower vulnerable children and youth. This is a flexible and fun opportunity to use your skills in social media management, storytelling, and communication while being part of a purpose-driven community—all from the comfort of your home.

If you're eager to use your creativity to support BCF's mission and connect with a meaningful cause, we'd love to have you on board! Together, we can make a real difference.

Social Media Management: 

Develop and execute a content calendar for social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). 

Create, schedule, and publish engaging content that highlights BCF’s work, success stories, and upcoming events. 

Monitor social media engagement, respond to comments and messages, and foster community interaction. 

Analyze social media performance and adjust strategies to increase reach and engagement. 

Supporter Communications: 

Draft and send newsletters, updates, and announcements to BCF’s supporter base. 

Collaborate with the Sponsorship Program Coordinator to share relevant stories and updates that resonate with donors and sponsors. 

Manage the contact list, ensuring supporter information is accurate and up-to-date. 

Assist with crafting messaging for fundraising campaigns and events. 

Event Promotion: 

Promote any BCF events, fundraising campaigns, and volunteer opportunities through social media and email. Engage with the community to boost event participation and donor involvement. 

Are you interested in helping those in Burnaby?
We are looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to Burnaby residents who, for reasons of age, illness or disability are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

Description
Pick up meals at our Brentwood location (2055 Rosser Ave) and delivering meals to clients in a safe and timely manner. Meals will be delivered between 10:30am – 12:30pm to seniors at home.

Volunteers will need to follow directions (i.e. instructions for where to put meals, where to enter building etc.) and work independently.
Communicate with Program Coordinator regarding client concerns, undeliverable meals and special requests

Being friendly, reliable and patient

Enjoy driving, enjoy helping people

Skills, Experience, Qualifications Required
Access to own vehicle
Current driver’s license
Good knowledge of how to navigate Burnaby is beneficial, map reading skill

Time Commitment
Meals on Wheels delivers every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10:30am -12:30pm
We are looking for regular volunteers
3 months minimum commitment

Apply at:
https://burnabynh.ca/get-involved-volunteer/
Thank you for your interest!

All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application process with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. This includes a volunteer application form, informal interview (10 mins), completing an online volunteer orientation (22 mins.), and policy form.

Please contact Tina Nguyen for more information
seniorvolunteer@burnabynh.ca

INFORMATION SERVICES

In order to participate in Information Services you must first be a successful volunteer with the GWCPC!

The Information Services & Referral Program in the GWCPC’s front office is the core of the Community Policing Centre. It plays a significant role to address residents' day-to-day crime and safety concerns, promote crime prevention and provide information about community resources. Information Services & Referrals operates with trained volunteers and staff supported by the Neighbourhood Police Officer (NPO). Staff and volunteers work closely with other services to follow-up on civic related complaints and issues like graffiti, garbage, abandoned vehicles, and damaged public property.
​Discover the benefits of volunteering in the front office and sign up!

Develop Valuable Professional Skills: Volunteering in the Front Office provides an opportunity to develop valuable professional skills such as communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving. You'll gain experience in customer service, learn to handle sensitive information, and develop attention to detail through writing reports. Additionally, for those interested in law enforcement, the front office will give you experience in working with difficult people and individuals facing significant challenges in their lives.

Make a Difference in the Community: By volunteering, you'll be making a significant difference in the lives of people in your community. You'll be helping to connect people with important resources.

Meet New People: Volunteering is a great way to meet new people & make friends. You'll be working alongside other volunteers who share your passion for helping others, and you'll also have the opportunity to interact with members of the public who visit the Front Office.

PATROLS

In order to participate in Patrols you must first be a successful volunteer with the GWCPC!

Volunteer Patrols respond to citizen inquiries while observing streets, alleys, and parking lots for unlawful actions. They report all suspicious activity as well as issues relating to graffiti and garbage. Volunteers receive direction from the NPO (Neighbourhood Police Officer) and staff to respond to District Priorities and weekly crime statistics provided by VPD.

Foot & Bike patrollers also conduct vehicle safety audits to inform owners how to protect their vehicles from break-in or theft, look for stolen cars using a database of stolen vehicles, and deliver Crime Alerts to communicate with residents in reported crime areas.
Our patrol programs:
Foot Patrol
Bike Patrol
Speed Watch

FOOT PATROL
The Foot Patrol program offers a great opportunity to contribute to a safer community in Grandview Woodlands, Gain valuable experience and training, and meet new people and connect with the community. Here are some key details about the Foot Patrol Training Program:

- Inspect parked vehicles for theft risk.
- Distribute information packages or notices.
- Monitor various activities or “hot spots” throughout Grandview Woodlands.
- Photograph, track, and upload graffiti information to VAN311.
- Identify, map and chart problem areas throughout each neighbourhood in Grandview
Woodland.
- Adopt a block in the neighbourhood and connect with the residents.
- Neighbourhood Police Officer (NPO - Cst. Kim) Volunteer Foot Patrols.

SPEED WATCH - ROAD SAFETY
Sponsored by ICBC and supported by the VPD, Speed Watch volunteers educate drivers to be more aware of speed limits on residential streets and areas with greater accident reports. Using radar equipment and an illuminated digital board, Speed Watch volunteers inform drivers of the speed at which they are traveling, in addition to conducting Cell Watch to determine how many drivers are observed to be distracted by their mobile devices.

Vancouver Police Officers can collaborate with GWCPC volunteers to issue speeding tickets to drivers who do not decrease their speed upon exiting a Speed Watch zone.

Make a Difference in the Community: By volunteering, you'll be making a significant difference in the lives of people in your community. You'll be helping to connect people with important resources.

Meet New People: Volunteering is a great way to meet new people & make friends. You'll be working alongside other volunteers who share your passion for helping others, and you'll also have the opportunity to interact with members of the public who visit the Front Office.

PROGRAM NAME:           Community Van

POSITION TITLE:               Volunteer Driver

AVAILIBILITY:                     Must be available 1 day/week between 7:30am-3:00pm

LOCATION:                         2420 Montrose Avenue

REPORTS TO:                     Program Coordinator

Important Note: All client bookings MUST be done through the Transportation Coordinator. If a client calls a volunteer driver for a ride, it is the driver's responsibility to inform us of the ride request.

The Volunteer Driver for the Community Van Service plays a crucial role in ensuring individuals and families without transportation can attend essential appointments and community activities within Abbotsford. This role requires reliable and responsible driving, adhering to safety protocols, and providing compassionate assistance to passengers. Volunteer Drivers must maintain effective communication with the Program Coordinator and ensure the program vehicle is sanitized and ready for use. This position is ideal for someone with strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to community service, and the ability to adapt to varying schedules and needs.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification:

Knowledge and Skill Set

Supported Transportation for Seniors in Kimberley BC!

About this initiative

Summit Community Services Better at Home Supported Transportation volunteers help seniors who live in the Kimberley and Marysville areas. Our Better at Home programs support low or modest-income seniors with simple, day-to-day tasks that allow them to live independently and remain connected to their communities.

What you will be helping with:

Other Helpful Information:

Interested? Next Steps:

Learn more about the volunteer opportunity by meeting with our Better at Home coordinator in person or by phone. To schedule a meeting, please contact Thea Dahl at 250-581-4344 or email betterathome@summitfamily.ca

Better at Home Volunteer: Minor Home Repair

 Summary:

As a Volunteer Minor Home Repair Worker, you will be assisting seniors with tasks related to keeping them living independently in their own home.  Tasks may include changing light bulbs, changing door locks, fixing a loose piece of carpet or any minor request that helps keep the Senior healthy and safe in their own home such as touching up paint, minor wall repairs, fixing minor leaks, fixing weather stripping, replacing toilet seats or seals, and adjustment or replacing of curtain rods, showerheads or grab bars.

Key Activities:

-Have some level of home repair knowledge or the ability to take direction from the senior

-Assist seniors only with aspects of home repairs that they are not able to do for themselves

-Report any incidences and emergencies immediately

-Abide by a The Oath of Confidentiality Agreement related to senior information

-Take direction from the Program Coordinator or designate

-Respect and comply with Summit Family Services policies, procedures, codes of conduct and ethics

Other Helpful Information:

Minor Home Repair Volunteers will:

-Be responsible for their own transportation to and from the client’s home for deliver services

-Demonstrate patience, understanding and empathy for vulnerable populations

-Pass a criminal record check

-Be in suitable physical condition to perform the minor home repair duties that you agree to

-Be sensitive towards seniors and people from diverse cultures

-Have good communication skills

-Provide three (non-family) references

Interested? Next Steps:

Learn more about the volunteer opportunity by meeting with our Better at Home coordinator in person or by phone. To schedule a meeting, please contact Thea Dahl at 250-581-4344

Better at Home Volunteer: Local Reference Group Member

 Summary:

The main role of the Local Reference group is to act as a consultative body. The group is facilitated internally by a member and there is no external chair. The Reference Group is to act upon request of the Better at Home Program Coordinator(s) or Manager with information, resources and at times, hands on assistance to achieve the Better at Home program’s goal.  Group members may act together or independently as required.

Key Activities:

Specific duties of the reference group could include:

-Supporting program improvement by making recommendations and proposals.

-Facilitating information sharing between stakeholders and other community members regarding the Better at Home program in Kimberley.

-Outreach, supporting volunteers and staff, promotion and advocacy.

-Sector integration: participating in local and regional sector activities.

Group members provide informed expertise, focused attention, and thoughtful input into policies and practices related to:

-client services

-service providers

-volunteer training

-partnerships and collaborations

Interested? Next Steps:

Learn more about the volunteer opportunity by meeting with our Better at Home coordinator in person or by phone. To schedule a meeting, please contact Thea Dahl at 250-581-4344

Better at Home Volunteer: Light Yard Work

Summary:

As a Volunteer Light Yard Worker, you will be assisting seniors with yard tasks related to keeping them living independently in their own home.  Tasks limited to lawn maintenance, leaf raking, path clearing and light weeding in the general yard area.

Key Activities:

Light Yard Worker Volunteers will:

-Have some level of yard work knowledge or the ability to take direction from the senior

-Assist seniors only with aspects of yard work that they are not able to do for themselves

-Abide by the Oath of Confidentiality Agreement related to senior information

-Take direction from the Program Coordinator or designate

-Respect and comply with Summit Community Services policies, procedures, codes of conduct and ethics

Other Helpful Information:

Light Yard Worker Volunteers will:

-Be responsible for their own transportation to and from the client’s home for yard work services

-Demonstrate patience, understanding and empathy for vulnerable populations

-Pass a criminal record check

-Be in a suitable physical condition to perform the light yard work duties that you agree to

-Be sensitive towards seniors and people from diverse cultures

-Have good communication skills

-Provide three (non-family) references

Interested? Next Steps:

Learn more about the volunteer opportunity by meeting with our Better at Home coordinator in person or by phone. To schedule a meeting, please contact Thea Dahl at 250-581-4344

Better at Home Volunteer: Light Housekeeping Services

Summary:

As a Volunteer Housekeeper, you will be assisting seniors with housekeeping tasks related to keeping them living independently in their own home.  Tasks limited to light housekeeping such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, surface cleaning of floors, kitchens and bathrooms, cleaning and organizing the fridge, emptying the garbage/recycle/compost and making the bed.

Key Activities:

Housekeeping Volunteers will:

-Have some level of housekeeping knowledge or the ability to take direction from the senior

-Assist seniors only with aspects of housework that they are not able to do for themselves

-Abide by the Oath of Confidentiality Agreement related to senior information

-Take direction from the Program Coordinator or designate

-Respect and comply with Summit Community Services policies, procedures, codes of conduct and ethics

Other Helpful Information:

Housekeeping Volunteers will:

-Be responsible for their own transportation to and from the client’s home for deliver services

-Demonstrate patience, understanding and empathy for vulnerable populations

-Pass a criminal record check

-Be in suitable physical condition to perform the housekeeping duties that you agree to

-Be sensitive towards seniors and people from diverse cultures

-Have good communication skills

-Provide three (non-family) references

Interested? Next Steps:

Learn more about the volunteer opportunity by meeting with our Better at Home coordinator in person or by phone. To schedule a meeting, please contact Thea Dahl at 250-581-4344

Better At Home Volunteer Opportunity:

Friendly Visiting with Seniors in Kimberley BC!

About this initiative

Summit Community Services Society Better at Home Friendly Visiting volunteers play a social role for seniors living in the Kimberley and Marysville area.  Our Better at Home programs support seniors with simple, day-to-day tasks, allowing them to live independently and remain connected to their communities. As seniors seek to age in place, they can sometimes lose connection with friends and family. By connecting with seniors for some friendly company, caring volunteers can significantly reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, making a real difference in a senior’s life.

What you will be helping with:

•                     Meeting with a senior 1-2 times monthly in person and/or by phone.

•                     Collaborating with the senior to plan the activity you want to do together.

•                    Simple activities could include having friendly conversations, walking in the neighborhood, coloring, simple art projects, baking, having coffee or tea, playing cards or a game, reading, watching TV and talking about the program afterward, and connecting the senior with community resources.

Other Helpful Information:

•                     Select meeting times that meet your availability.

•                    This volunteer role would be a good fit for those with some free time during daytime hours and who enjoy spending quality time with others.

•                    This role requires a criminal record check and 3 nonfamily references to ensure the safety and well being of our seniors.

Interested? Next Steps:

Learn more about the volunteer opportunity by meeting with our Better at Home coordinator in person or by phone. To schedule a meeting, please contact Thea Dahl at 250-581-4344

The Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society is looking for energetic individuals who would be willing to help us in our kitchen with day-to-day tasks. Our staff is here to provide you with the guidance necessary to having a safe and wonderful time during your volunteering shift; because of this no professional kitchen/foodsafe experience is needed, though is always welcome! We firmly believe that it takes a village to feed a child and encourage people from all walks of life to help up feed the children in our community!

 Physical Requirements:

Some of the daily tasks would include: 

Assets:

In order to apply, please fill out the volunteer application form here:

https://form-can.keela.co/volunteer-application-form4

For any further questions or concerns please contact the Program Manager Jessica at Jessica.sweeney@chilliwackbowlsofhope.

The Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society is looking for more volunteers who would be able to help us deliver/pick-up donations.

If you are interested in this opportunity, and meet the requirements, please follow the link below to our volunteer application and fill it out to the best of your ability. If you are interested in learning more about who we are and what we do, please follow this link: https://chilliwackbowlsofhope.com/about

Requirements:

Volunteer Application: https://form-can.keela.co/volunteer-application-form4

If you have any further questions/concerns please email the Program Manager Jessica at jessica.sweeney@chilliwackbowlsofhope.com

Lotus Light weekly food recovery pickup task from Terra Bread. (53 5th Ave W)

Area: Mt Pleasant

5th Ave W

Day and Time: about 1 hour every Friday between 1-4pm

Task :

Pickup 100 lbs. of bread (2 - 3 big plastic bags) from store and send back to Lotus Light at 347 E Hastings St.

Note: enter from back alley.

We are always welcoming new volunteers to our Better at Home program!

Better at Home volunteers visit our senior clients at their homes for social visits to keep them connected to the community.

Some volunteers opt in to driving clients to local appointments and errands.

We are always interested in volunteers interested light yard work, but this is not part of a regular volunteer position.

As little as an hour a week can make a difference in the life of a homebound or isolated client.

If you are interested in supporting our seniors in staying independent at home, for longer this is where you can serve your community!

Reach out today for more information about this important program in your community.  There are two chapters of the Better at Home program on the Sunshine Coast.  Ours services Port Mellon to Sechelt. 

Pender Harbour Health Center services Halfmoon Bay to Egmont.  For positions further up  the coast please contact: haida.bolton@penderharbourhealth.com

**Volunteers do not do health care, cleaning or personal care for clients.**

We are seeking fun-loving, outgoing people to join our team at the Community Services Thrift Store in Gibsons.

We offer flexible shifts and a great team to work with.

Looking for:

If you're looking for a fun volunteer placement where you meet lots of people in your community, this is a great opportunity.

Profits from our store all go back into programs provided by Community Services on the Sunshine Coast.

Based in Castlegar and District Community Service Society and serving the area from Nakusp and down to Castlegar, Nelson, Grand Forks and areas in between.  The West Kootenay Volunteer Driver Program connects drivers and people requiring transportation across the West Kootenays - primarily for medical appointments and when other methods of transportation are not available or accessible. 

If you enjoy driving, are looking to give back to the community and have access to a reliable, insured vehicle, please reach out to Castlegar Community Services 1-877-304-2990 or stop by CDSS at 1695 Columbia Ave in Castlegar. 

Drivers have access to various trainings and are reimbursed for transit.  

The ASLCS Community Medical Bus travels to the Okanagan (stops in Vernon and Kelowna) on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month.

We are seeking drivers with a class 4 unrestricted license to take on some shifts from our long term drivers who are getting ready to retire from driving. 

Ideally, this position will appeal to retired or semi-retired persons with some flexibility, wishing to help out their community and engage with members of our village as they travel out of town for medical and social needs.  Occasional trips around town - such as Christmas lights tours, travel to special events and designated driving are also required.  

Drivers are given an honorarium to cover meals on travel days.  

About this initiative

Parkgate Community Services volunteers play an important social role for seniors living in North Vancouver.  Our Better at Home programs support seniors with simple, day-to-day tasks, allowing them to live independently and remain connected to their communities.  As seniors seek to age in place, they can sometimes lose connection with friends and family. By connecting with seniors for some friendly company, caring volunteers can significantly reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, making a real difference in a senior’s life.

You can apply for this opportunity through iVolunteer by hitting the ‘respond’ button or contact us directly at:  asealy@parkgatesociety.ca

Join our transportation volunteer team at Kerrisdale, Oakridge, Marpole Better at Home Program! 

If you have two hours or more each week to spare, we could really use your help!  We have many diverse seniors (lots in their eighties and nineties) who need some assistance getting to their medical appointments.  You would pick them up at home, drive them to the appointment, wait (or grab a coffee) and drive them home again.  The coordinator manages the schedule and will send you an email one week in advance to see if you can do a ride.  You simply say yes or no!  We are able to cover the cost of increasing your insurance to 3 million third party liability and we can also cover the cost of the ride to the appointment with 68 cent per kilometer plus any parking fees. By volunteering for JFS, increase your chance of employment opportunities in non-profit industry.

Make a difference in the life of a senior today and call us to set up a time to meet with the coordinator of the Better at Home program. Please email her at mtamijani@jfsvancouver.ca

DELIVERABLES/DUTIES: 

Pick up senior at their home, drive to appointment, return when appointment is finished and drive them back home.

Drive safely.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Good driving record, criminal record check (if you don't have one we can help you to get one at no cost), use of personal vehicle, patience, enjoys helping seniors

Do you enjoy the company of seniors, have good listening and communications skills, and are patient, respectful and understanding? Then you are a good fit for this position.

Once a week, you will visit your senior at their home to provide companionship and emotional support. This might include going out for a walk in the neighborhood, grabbing a coffee or tea, playing cards or reading with them. If needed, you will also help them make connections to community resources.

Friendly

Respectful of boundaries

Experience or interest in working with seniors.

Available to long-term (minimum 3-month commitment) one hour every week 

We need drivers to pick up prepared food hampers from Jewish Family Services from our distribution centres and hubs for delivery throughout the Lower Mainland to clients in need. Jewish Family Services helps families and individuals in the Jewish and broader community. We are currently seeking drivers for Vancouver, Burnaby, and Coquitlam, bi-weekly.

We offer reimbursement gas cards to Drivers.

United Way Contact: Please contact the Volunteer Team at volunteer@jfsvancouver.ca if you have questions.

Site Contact: Volunteer Team, volunteer@jfsvancouver.ca.

Time Commitment: 2 hours bi-weekly. This is a recurring commitment every other week to fulfil an ongoing need. 

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GROCERY SHOPPING HELPER

Do you enjoy the company of seniors, have good listening and communications skills, and are patient, respectful and understanding? Then you are a good fit for this position.

Once a week, you will place an online grocery order, pick it up and deliver to a senior in their own home. This helps your senior maintain their independence, continue to have access to fresh, healthy food and help them connect with people from their community.

Email betterathome@jfsvancouver.ca for more information

We are looking for compassionate, energetic people to help us at our Vancouver Food Hub, to distribute healthy, nutritious groceries and meals to people in need of support.

 All volunteer positions are located in Vancouver near Olympic Village. All positions will be ongoing. We ask for a minimum of 3-month commitment for each position.

Please email us at volunteer@jfsvancouver.ca

Thank You!

Martin Uren

Volunteer Programs Team

Do you value helping seniors? Do you possess excellent communication skills, and embody patience, respect, and understanding? If so, this role is a great fit for you!

As a Handyperson, you'll play a vital part in our program, providing essential assistance to seniors in need. Your responsibilities will include minor home repairs and maintenance tasks that significantly enhance their living conditions. This service not only positively impacts their quality of life but also fosters a sense of belonging within our community.

For more information, please call 604-558-5716 or email programs@jfsvancouver.ca

we are rolling out a new program that pairs volunteers and older adults to do small excursions together by bus, handydart, or by car. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for this program- older adults welcome!

Do you value connecting with seniors and making a positive impact in their lives? Are you someone with excellent communication skills, patience, and a deep sense of respect and understanding? If so, our Companion Volunteer role is tailor-made for you!

In this role, you'll become an integral part of our program, offering vital support to seniors in various aspects of their lives. Your responsibilities will involve accompanying them on bus trips for appointments, joining them for leisurely walks, and providing friendly companionship. This role goes beyond simple tasks – it's about creating meaningful connections that enhance the well-being of our senior community.

For more information, kindly send an email to betterathome@jfsvancouver.ca

We are seeking volunteers who will be responsible for reaching out to organizations to request donations, which helps to secure financial support that drives our mission to improve the quality of life for seniors. Additionally, Fundraising Coordinators create informative presentations that highlight the GSC Foundation’s impact with an emphasis on the benefits of donating and fostering interest among potential sponsors. Moreover, this role involves organizing and hosting fundraising events. Through these efforts, Fundraising Coordinators play a crucial role in ensuring our programs and initiatives continue to thrive and make a meaningful difference for seniors in our community.

*Fundraising experience (preferred]

**Networking experience [preferred]

You can help keep love in the home by helping a senior care for their dog!

Elderdog Canada (North & West Vancouver) is looking for volunteers across the North Shore who can offer a couple of hours each week to help out a senior with activities like dog walks, assistance getting a dog to and from veterinary or grooming appointments, or related dog care needs. 

We know the health and well-being of seniors is enhanced by maintaining a loving relationshihp with their cherished canine companions, even though they may have difficulty caring for them due to health and mobility challenges. 

Our wonderful volunteers love dogs and love helping seniors, and our senior clients and their dogs are so grateful for our support. 

Please join us!

Can you open your home to a dog in need?

Elderdog Canada (North & West Vancouver) is looking for volunteers who can provide short-term foster care for dogs in need when their human companions are unable to care for them in the home. 

Sometimes our senior clients need help finding short-term housing for their loving dogs when they need to undergo hospitalization, or recover from illness or injury at home.  Or, sometimes a dog is recovering from illness or injury and requires a bit more TLC than the senior is able to provide. 

These are stressful situations for seniors who may not have any other support, and our foster volunteers help out by offering their homes for short-term periods (a few days or a few weeks).

Looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a difference in the Community?  Unable to make a weekly commitment but have time occasionally or seasonally to help.  This is the position for you! we have seasonal events such as the Golden Age Socials, BCNE Senior Fair, Income Tax Clinic or Christmas Hampers.  We are looking for volunteers with a wide arrange of skills to help with all aspects of these special events and programs.

Becoming a volunteer is a wonderful way to stay active, use your skills, meet new people, and make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. We’re looking for friendly, outgoing, and patient individuals who enjoy spending time with older adults.  

Volunteer to make a difference and have lots of fun doing it!

To sign up as a volunteer or would like more information, please reach out to Prince George Council of Seniors – Volunteer Coordinator Lisa at 250-564-5888 or info@pgcos.ca   Thank you for considering this opportunity to spread kindness and support those in need in Prince George.

The Friends & Family Caregiver Support Program, offered by the Prince George Council of Seniors, provides crucial assistance to unpaid caregivers—friends or family members who care for individuals facing illness, disability, or age-related challenges. These caregivers play an essential role in our community yet are often overlooked. By offering support, we can help prevent caregiver burnout and health issues while easing the strain on the healthcare system.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

We are looking for compassionate volunteers to provide informal respite to caregivers and their loved ones. Your support will allow caregivers to take a much-needed break, while you spend quality time with care recipients.

What You’ll Do:

Who Can Volunteer:

Why Volunteer?

Help Combat Social Isolation. 

Many Seniors face loneliness and isolation, and our Friendly Phone Call Program is designed to provide them with regular social interaction and a sense of connection. As a volunteer, you'll make weekly phone calls to seniors, offering companionship through meaningful conversations.

We’re looking for volunteers who are clear communicators, able to sustain conversations, and comfortable discussing emotional topics while maintaining appropriate boundaries. If you can offer a few hours each week or month, this remote volunteer opportunity is flexible and can be done on your own time.

Make a Difference from the Comfort of Your Home.

To sign up as a volunteer with the Friendly Phone call Program, please reach out to Prince George Council of Seniors – Volunteer Coordinator Lisa at 250-564-5888 or info@pgcos.ca   Thank you for considering this opportunity to spread kindness and support those in need in Prince George.

Let’s find the perfect role for your skills and interests!  The Better at Home Program supports Seniors in maintaining their independence by assisting with simple, everyday tasks. Volunteers play a vital role in helping older adults remain in their own homes and stay connected to the community.

If you’re a good communicator, can engage in meaningful conversations, and are comfortable navigating sensitive topics with appropriate boundaries, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you can offer a few hours each week or month, your time will make a significant impact. Opportunities include friendly home visits or assisting with online grocery orders, and our flexible program can accommodate your schedule.

To sign up as a volunteer with the Better at Home Program, please reach out to Prince George Council of Seniors – Volunteer Coordinator,  Lisa at 250-564-5888 or info@pgcos.ca   Thank you for considering this opportunity to spread kindness and support those in need in Prince George

Volunteering is a fantastic way to stay involved, use your skills, meet new people, and make a meaningful difference. We’re seeking friendly, outgoing, and patient individuals who enjoy engaging with older adults to volunteer at our front desk.

As a Front Desk Volunteer at the Seniors Resource Centre, you’ll have the chance to meet Seniors from the community and learn about the valuable resources available throughout Prince George. You’ll be the welcoming face that greets visitors and the helpful voice on the phone. Additional duties include light clerical work and accepting program payments. Don’t worry—we provide all the training and tools you’ll need to succeed. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm!

If you’re ready to get involved and support local seniors, contact us today.

To sign up as a volunteer with the Senior Resource Centre, please reach out to Prince George Council of Seniors – Volunteer Coordinator Lisa at 250-564-5888 or info@pgcos.ca   Thank you for considering this opportunity to spread kindness and support those in need in Prince George

We are looking for Fresh Food Sort volunteers to help with quality checking and categorizing perishable fruit, vegetables, dairy, and deli donations. This food-focused role is great for individuals that want to help rescue food!

For health and safety reasons, individuals are required to speak and comprehend basic English. We can provide training on Best Before Dates and Expiry dates at the start of each shift.

If this opportunity would be good fit, please submit an individual application.

Are you interested in connecting with isolated seniors?

We are looking for reliable individuals who are patient, compassionate and interested in connecting with isolated seniors at home.

We ask for a 2 hour commitment weekly for a minimum of 3 months

Time Commitment

We ask for a 2 hour commitment weekly for a minimum of 3 months
Wednesday 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Description

Volunteers will help pack and deliver foodbank groceries from BNH Community Hall (5024 Rumble St) and deliver to seniors at home who are unable to pick-up groceries on their own

Drive to the seniors’ home and drop off groceries at their door – may include some brief socializing with seniors

Must be friendly, reliable and patient, enjoy driving, enjoy helping people

Skills, Experience, Qualifications Required
Access to own vehicle
Current driver’s license
Good knowledge of how to navigate Burnaby is beneficial, map reading skill
Gas reimbursement available

Additional information: 

All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application process with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. This includes a volunteer application form, informal interview (10 mins), completing an online volunteer orientation (22 mins.), and policy form.

Please contact Emily for more information

email: emilyc@burnabynh.ca

direct: 778 288 3747

main: 604 431 0400

Apply at

https://burnabynh.ca/get-involved-volunteer/

Thank you for your interest!

iVolunteer.ca is an online volunteer network and does not assume any liability for any interactions that occur through our platform. 

Burnaby Neighborhood House is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as volunteer drivers! By becoming a volunteer driver, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors in Burnaby by helping them get to and from their important medical and dental appointments.

What You'll Do:

Skills, Experience, Qualifications Required:

Time Commitment:

Apply at https://burnabynh.ca/get-involved-volunteer/

Thank you for your interest!  

All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application process with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. This includes a volunteer application form, informal interview (10 mins), completing an online volunteer orientation (22 mins.), and policy form. Our Volunteer Drivers will be reimbursed for mileages driven.   Please contact Tina Nguyen for more information seniorvolunteer@burnabynh.ca

Please speak to Ben Abercrombie before filling out this form. 

We are looking for volunteers whose primary responsibility will be identifying grants that the Ukraine Harmony Foundation qualifies for, followed by writing grant proposals. This role also involves researching each grant to understand its objectives and ensuring our foundation aligns with the grant’s goals. Occasionally, volunteers will be required to email and arrange meetings with grant providers to gather additional details and ask questions.

*Note: Volunteers must not use ChatGPT or similar AI tools for writing grant proposals, as many grant organizations check for AI-generated content, and detection would negatively affect our organization.

*Note 2: This is a fully remote volunteer position.

The Website Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the Balance & Dizziness Canada WordPress website. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and content management skills. The WordPress Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring that our website functions smoothly, remains secure, and meets our organization's goals and objectives. They need to be very familiar with how WordPress themes and plugins work, as well as how to troubleshoot a website crash and quickly determine its cause, such as a server issue, cyber attack or plugins conflict.

We are seeking volunteers whose main responsibilities include actively finding events for the GSC Foundation to attend and network along with reaching out to other charities to establish relationships and potential collaborations. Moreover, Public Relations Coordinators would work to connect with large companies to potentially obtain sponsorships and support through funds or applicable resources.

*Public Relations experience (preferred)

**Networking experience (preferred)

We are seeking individuals whose main responsibility is finding grants that the Gal Senior Care Foundation is eligible for and then writing grant proposals. This also involves researching the grants to understand their purpose, what they want, and how we can fit with their goals. Occasionally, you'll email and schedule meetings with the people offering the grants to ask questions and get more information.

*Note: Please be aware that accepted volunteers for this role must NOT use ChatGPT for grant writing, as the majority of organizations issuing grants will utilize AI checkers. Any detection of AI writing in our grant proposals would reflect terribly on our organization.

*Note 2: This volunteer position is fully remote/online

We provide transport for those with limited options - within Enderby & District - for scheduled, medically required appointments, locally or out to as far as Kamloops or Kelowna. We have a vehicle that is shared by the drivers, organized by a dispatcher. Clients pay the cost of mileage or are supported by a local partner with gas cards. We are looking for local volunteer drivers to help keep this valuable service going.

The callers with our Sunshine Line Program make phone calls with seniors who would enjoy some regular contact, either for social connection or for security. The coordinator matches up the client with a caller, based on the clients needs (ie. once a week, every day, evening, morning, etc.)

The volunteers also meet as a team, once a month on the 3rd Wednesday at 2pm, in Enderby.

PURPOSE / ACTIVITY SUMMARY:

Individual volunteers will visit patients in the hospital as identified by staff and coordinators. Visits are casual in nature, offering companionship, emotional support and assistance.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Volunteers require good listening skills, patience, compassion, and to have completed the training required for this position.

POSITION PARAMETERS:

•             Public relations are everyone’s responsibility. Always smile and greet patients, residents, visitors and staff.

•             Hand washing is the most effective means to stop the spread of illness. Wash your hands before starting your service and after you have finished.

•             If symptomatic of any illness please do not visit the hospital.

•             Volunteers should not engage in or advise on any medical treatments or procedures. Also, patients should not be moved without approval of nursing staff. Volunteers are not to engage in conversations surrounding politics, religion, or MAID.

•             Time commitment could range from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the patient.

DUTIES:

 Duties vary depending on the situation, and can include reading to the patient, showing pictures, playing cards, listening to stories, telling stories, playing music, listening to music and any other activity that facilitates a pleasant visit.

Volunteers are required to report their volunteering hours to Wendy at the Hospice office each month.

Volunteers are encouraged to communicate with coordinators regarding questions or concerns regarding visits.

Commitment:
Flexible hours, aiming to complete the setup in a month, but we understand it may take longer (it certainly will if I do it myself!). No long-term commitment—just a little time to help us get things on track.

About Us:
We’re a registered charity supporting seniors in the Central Vancouver Island region through intergenerational programs. We’re passionate about food security and are building food literacy programming. We own and manage a facility for these programs and subsidize them by offering rental spaces to the public. We recently received a donation for Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud through the Power of Us Program and need a guiding hand to get us up and running. If you know your way around Salesforce, we’d love your help!

Position Overview:
Do you have experience with Salesforce, particularly with Nonprofit Cloud? We’re looking for someone to assist with our setup, configuration, and integration needs. We’ve made a start, but I suspect some (maybe all!) of what we've done may need to be undone.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist with setting up Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud and configuring it to fit our organization’s needs.
Help integrate tools like QuickBooks, JotForm, and MailChimp.
We would love it if you could also:
Help set up automation and workflows to streamline program management and rental processes.
Provide basic guidance to one staff member and one volunteer.
Troubleshoot any hiccups that come up during the setup process (no need to be a miracle worker, just someone who knows their stuff).

Please note that these additional items are not an expectatation and we are grateful for any help you can provide with Nonprofit Cloud.

Desired Skills & Experience:
Previous experience setting up Salesforce, ideally with Nonprofit Cloud.
Familiarity with CRM systems, data migration, and integrations.
Clear communication skills (we’re friendly and willing to learn, promise).
Patience, especially when working with less (probably much less) technologically skilled individuals.
Experience with nonprofits is a plus, but we’re happy to have anyone who’s ready to help.

What We Offer:

The chance to contribute to a great cause and make a tangible impact on our community.
Flexible work hours and the option to work remotely.
Recognition in our newsletter and on social media (we’ll sing your praises, don’t worry).
An opportunity to add “Salesforce Setup Specialist” to your resume—who doesn’t love a good title?

At Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS), we are dedicated to supporting seniors in our community. We are looking for caring and reliable volunteers to provide safe, friendly transportation for seniors, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. 

What you will be helping with:

Driving seniors and assisting them to get to their medical or other essential appointments.

Picking the seniors up after the appointment to take them home.

In some cases, a senior may need extra support. You may walk them to the reception desk and pick them up at the reception desk afterward.

Volunteers do not attend medical appointments.

Requirements:

A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

A reliable vehicle with valid insurance.

Ability to pass a criminal record check (free for volunteers).

A friendly, patient, and respectful attitude towards seniors. 

Benefits:

Mileage and Parking Reimbursement: Receive reimbursement for mileage and parking expenses incurred while volunteering for PICS.

Volunteer Certificate: Upon completion of 100 hours of volunteering, receive a certificate.

Valuable Work Experience: Amazing opportunity to gain valuable work experience.

Volunteer Appreciation Events: Enjoy special events and gatherings organized to express gratitude for the hard work and commitment of our volunteers.

Join PICS in supporting seniors! Become a volunteer driver and help make our community stronger and more connected. You can apply for this opportunity through iVolunteer by hitting respond or contact me directly at harpuneet.singh@pics.bc.ca or 604.596.7722 Ext 132

We are currently seeking volunteers to help us deliver educational presentations to various senior communities in the Lower Mainland. As an educational speaker, you will play a crucial role in:

Educating seniors about the dangers of financial fraud and providing tips on how to recognize and avoid scams.

Engaging with seniors and answering their questions to ensure they feel supported and informed

*No prior presenting experience required! Training and preparatory materials provided!

Do you want to make the difference in the lives of families in our community? South Vancouver Neighbourhood House is looking for motivated and enthusiastic volunteers to assist with food delivery for the Food Hub program, you can deliver to community members with reduced mobility. We serve vulnerable families and seniors in the South Vancouver Area with wholesome food hampers including fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, proteins, and grains.

We are looking for a committed individual to join us on a weekly basis. 

Qualifications

If you would like to join a dynamic, fun and community-oriented team, this opportunity might be for you!

To apply follow the link   Volunteer Impact application

We are seeking compassionate and reliable volunteers to provide transportation for seniors in our community. As a Volunteer Driver, you will help seniors attend medical appointments, go grocery shopping, and participate in social activities, ensuring they remain independent and connected.

Responsibilities:
- Provide safe, friendly transportation for seniors
- Assist with occasional light support, such as carrying groceries
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

- Criminal record check- no cost to volunteers
- Reliable vehicle with valid insurance
- Friendly, patient, and respectful demeanor

Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling - time commitment is up to the volunteer to decide
- The rewarding experience of supporting seniors and contributing to the community

Do you want to make a difference?  
  

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) strives to ensure that Emergency Management Programs are the highest quality, provide safe learning environments, and meet all guidelines and standards outlined by the organization. We are currently seeking volunteers to join our Safety and Wellbeing (SWB) team as Responders.  

Safety and Wellbeing Responders are best known for helping people during a disaster. This role can involve providing emotional support to people at evacuation shelters, connecting with communities by phone or in person following a fire or flood to check how people impacted are coping, or connecting people to services within their community to support their recovery.

  
In preparation for being successful in this role, all volunteers will be asked to successfully complete an online learning path offered to you free of charge by the CRC. You must be able to commit to completing 2-5 days worth of required online training and attend team meetings and training updates as required.

As a SWB Responder, you will:  

Volunteering for this position can be done by those 18 or older. 

This position will require a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check or equivalent. 

At this time, the CRC has temporarily suspended our Covid-19 vaccination policy and does not require but continues to strongly encourage full vaccination of all our personnel.
 

The Canadian Red Cross is committed to gender equality and social inclusion in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified persons to apply particularly Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, and others who share our values and contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  

 
If you are interested in becoming a Canadian Red Cross Safety and Wellbeing Responder, please tell us about yourself along with the skills and experience you can bring to Red Cross by completing an online application:

Do you want to make a difference?

The Canadian Red Cross, a not-for-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need, is actively seeking volunteers to join one of our regional British Columbia Emergency Support Services (ESS) Teams. This unique opportunity allows you to provide emergency support to people who have been impacted by a small disaster or emergency within the first 72 hours.

As a member of the British Columbia Emergency Support Services Team, you will:

You will enjoy:

Through the course of your work as an ESS volunteer you will not only assist during times of disaster and emergency, you will also help people to be better prepared, better connected to each other and more resilient when emergencies happen.

What you bring to the role:

Where and when you would volunteer:

How to apply:

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

This position will require a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check or equivalent.

At this time, the CRC has temporarily suspended our Covid-19 vaccination policy and does not require but continues to strongly encourage full vaccination of all our personnel.

The Canadian Red Cross is committed to gender equality and social inclusion in our workplace. All volunteer applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome applications from all applicants particularly Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification and share our values . Please notify us as soon as possible of any adaptive measures you require at any stage of the recruitment process.

Welcoming ESS applicants from:

To apply for this position, visit our website here:

Apply Now - Canadian Red Cross

You want to make a difference? Embrace the journey of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) to support communities in needs. The Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) offers mobility, independence and safety to people recovering from illness or surgery or wishing to spend their final days in their own homes. The HELP Client Services Volunteer provides administrative support like answering the phone and coordinating health equipment loans and returns.

The Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) is looking for Client Services Volunteers for the following offices:

The Health Equipment Loan Program team is looking for volunteers to be part of their mission. Because of HELP volunteers, tens of thousands of Canadians who are recovering from surgery or illness are able to access health equipment that enhances mobility and independence, allowing them to recover from the comfort of their home.
 

Volunteer Opportunity Conditions:   

As a volunteer in this role, you will: 

You bring these essential talents: 

At the Canadian Red Cross, our volunteers are catalysts for hope, dedicated to embodying our core principles while collectively creating a transformative, life-changing impact in communities nationwide.   

By joining us as a volunteer, you will immerse yourself in a vibrant network of passionate individuals, fostering personal growth, gaining experience as well as an invaluable sense of purpose, and profound satisfaction of positively shaping lives across our diverse and resilient nation.  

We are devoted to cultivating an open, diverse, inclusive and barrier-free volunteering environment, ensuring that everyone can contribute and thrive in our community.  

We are seeking individuals to help us with creating content for our organization's various social media accounts (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook) in an effort to increase awareness in the community. The role would consist of posting weekly on all platforms and creating posts to engage viewers. Moreover, you would be provided with photos & videos from our weekly seminars to create posts on our social media accounts.

*Note: The vast majority of the workload will be from home.

WHY WE NEED YOU

At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) we are committed to improving the cancer experience by helping people with cancer live their lives more fully. CCS’s Wheels of Hope program helps people who can’t get to their cancer treatment appointments, providing trips when people need us most.  

Wheels of Hope drivers not only provide a means for clients to get to their critical cancer treatments, but offer a safe, supportive ride along the way. You will become an important part of each client’s support team, so your familiarity with Society programs and services and referring to them as appropriate will ensure everyone has access to the supports they need.

 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

As a Wheels of Hope driver, you will be responsible for:

 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You understand that cancer can change everything and the life-saving impact of providing cancer patients with transportation access to their critical programs and services.

You recognize that the Wheels of Hope program requires flexibility, as we respond to the continually changing schedules of current clients and other drivers. 

You enjoy meeting a variety of people and have the patience to deal with the times you may be waiting for a client to finish treatment.

You are ready to do your best to make a client’s ride to treatment one less thing they have to worry about, allowing them the space and focus to handle their journey in their own way. 

You have a valid driver’s license with 3 or fewer demerit points and an acceptable driving record.

You carry a minimum of $1M third party liability insurance on your 100% smoke-free vehicle and are willing to have a criminal records check and regular driver abstract checks completed. 

 OUR INVESTMENT

As an organization we will provide you with training and support to prepare you for this important role. You will be supported by the Transportation Coordinator, who will be providing your driving schedule and be there to help you throughout your time on the road. 

 You will be part of the larger Wheels of Hope team, including over 1600 volunteer drivers and many staff who share your desire to help as many people as possible get to their treatments.  

 YOUR COMMITMENT 

SIGN UP NOW

To sign up visit https://www.volunteercancer.ca. Email us at volunteer@cancer.ca or call 1-888-939-3333.

It Takes a Society to Take on Cancer!

Navigators are paired one to one with adults living with chronic illness, increased frailty or social isolation to support them with their social, emotional, and practical needs.

As a Volunteer Navigator, your focus will be on improving the client’s quality of life in the ways that they determine are best. In some cases, this may mean supporting access to other community services, looking up information online for them, undergoing creative problem-solving, and filling in forms. In other cases, you may simply be asked to sit and visit, play cards, or look at photo albums together.

Do not underestimate the value of being, even when you don’t feel you are doing much. In all cases you will be looking to broaden a client’s support network – for example, setting up homecare services to help do meal prep and wash dishes instead of doing that yourself. You may of course help in a pinch, but your overarching goal is to ensure that a client is not dependent on you to be able to continue living comfortably and safely in their current situation. You are there to help them build a supportive circle they can lean on.

As a Volunteer Navigator, you will be expected to connect with your client every 1 to 3 weeks. Consistency will be expected of you, as it is a major part of building trust and connection. You can expect to spend 4 to 8 hours a month volunteering, including group volunteer debrief sessions quarterly, online optional education sessions, and one to one debriefs with the Coordinator as needed. Participation in two of the four annual group volunteer debrief sessions is expected to enhance learning and knowledge sharing. Volunteer-client pairs commit to at least a 6 month relationship. This gives you and the client a chance to get comfortable together and develop a closer bond. We ask for this commitment as it is disruptive to repeatedly rematch a client. During your time volunteering, it is normal and expected that you may take time away for vacation or holidays, so long as clear communication about timelines and when the client can expect to hear from you are established ahead of time with the Coordinator and the client.

Navigators are paired one to one with adults living with chronic illness, increased frailty or social isolation to support them with their social, emotional, and practical needs.

As a Volunteer Navigator, your focus will be on improving the client’s quality of life in the ways that they determine are best. In some cases, this may mean supporting access to other community services, looking up information online for them, undergoing creative problem-solving, and filling in forms. In other cases, you may simply be asked to sit and visit, play cards, or look at photo albums together.

Do not underestimate the value of being, even when you don’t feel you are doing much. In all cases you will be looking to broaden a client’s support network – for example, setting up homecare services to help do meal prep and wash dishes instead of doing that yourself. You may of course help in a pinch, but your overarching goal is to ensure that a client is not dependent on you to be able to continue living comfortably and safely in their current situation. You are there to help them build a supportive circle they can lean on.

As a Volunteer Navigator, you will be expected to connect with your client every 1 to 3 weeks. Consistency will be expected of you, as it is a major part of building trust and connection. You can expect to spend 4 to 8 hours a month volunteering, including group volunteer debrief sessions quarterly, online optional education sessions, and one to one debriefs with the Coordinator as needed. Participation in two of the four annual group volunteer debrief sessions is expected to enhance learning and knowledge sharing. Volunteer-client pairs commit to at least a 6 month relationship. This gives you and the client a chance to get comfortable together and develop a closer bond. We ask for this commitment as it is disruptive to repeatedly rematch a client. During your time volunteering, it is normal and expected that you may take time away for vacation or holidays, so long as clear communication about timelines and when the client can expect to hear from you are established ahead of time with the Coordinator and the client.

Navigators are paired one to one with adults living with chronic illness, increased frailty or social isolation to support them with their social, emotional, and practical needs.

As a Volunteer Navigator, your focus will be on improving the client’s quality of life in the ways that they determine are best. In some cases, this may mean supporting access to other community services, looking up information online for them, undergoing creative problem-solving, and filling in forms. In other cases, you may simply be asked to sit and visit, play cards, or look at photo albums together.

Do not underestimate the value of being, even when you don’t feel you are doing much. In all cases you will be looking to broaden a client’s support network – for example, setting up homecare services to help do meal prep and wash dishes instead of doing that yourself. You may of course help in a pinch, but your overarching goal is to ensure that a client is not dependent on you to be able to continue living comfortably and safely in their current situation. You are there to help them build a supportive circle they can lean on.

As a Volunteer Navigator, you will be expected to connect with your client every 1 to 3 weeks. Consistency will be expected of you, as it is a major part of building trust and connection. You can expect to spend 4 to 8 hours a month volunteering, including group volunteer debrief sessions quarterly, online optional education sessions, and one to one debriefs with the Coordinator as needed. Participation in two of the four annual group volunteer debrief sessions is expected to enhance learning and knowledge sharing. Volunteer-client pairs commit to at least a 6 month relationship. This gives you and the client a chance to get comfortable together and develop a closer bond. We ask for this commitment as it is disruptive to repeatedly rematch a client. During your time volunteering, it is normal and expected that you may take time away for vacation or holidays, so long as clear communication about timelines and when the client can expect to hear from you are established ahead of time with the Coordinator and the client.

Navigators are paired one to one with adults living with chronic illness, increased frailty or social isolation to support them with their social, emotional, and practical needs.

As a Volunteer Navigator, your focus will be on improving the client’s quality of life in the ways that they determine are best. In some cases, this may mean supporting access to other community services, looking up information online for them, undergoing creative problem-solving, and filling in forms. In other cases, you may simply be asked to sit and visit, play cards, or look at photo albums together.

Do not underestimate the value of being, even when you don’t feel you are doing much. In all cases you will be looking to broaden a client’s support network – for example, setting up homecare services to help do meal prep and wash dishes instead of doing that yourself. You may of course help in a pinch, but your overarching goal is to ensure that a client is not dependent on you to be able to continue living comfortably and safely in their current situation. You are there to help them build a supportive circle they can lean on.

As a Volunteer Navigator, you will be expected to connect with your client every 1 to 3 weeks. Consistency will be expected of you, as it is a major part of building trust and connection. You can expect to spend 4 to 8 hours a month volunteering, including group volunteer debrief sessions quarterly, online optional education sessions, and one to one debriefs with the Coordinator as needed. Participation in two of the four annual group volunteer debrief sessions is expected to enhance learning and knowledge sharing. Volunteer-client pairs commit to at least a 6 month relationship. This gives you and the client a chance to get comfortable together and develop a closer bond. We ask for this commitment as it is disruptive to repeatedly rematch a client. During your time volunteering, it is normal and expected that you may take time away for vacation or holidays, so long as clear communication about timelines and when the client can expect to hear from you are established ahead of time with the Coordinator and the client.

Navigators are paired one to one with adults living with chronic illness, increased frailty or social isolation to support them with their social, emotional, and practical needs.

As a Volunteer Navigator, your focus will be on improving the client’s quality of life in the ways that they determine are best. In some cases, this may mean supporting access to other community services, looking up information online for them, undergoing creative problem-solving, and filling in forms. In other cases, you may simply be asked to sit and visit, play cards, or look at photo albums together.

Do not underestimate the value of being, even when you don’t feel you are doing much. In all cases you will be looking to broaden a client’s support network – for example, setting up homecare services to help do meal prep and wash dishes instead of doing that yourself. You may of course help in a pinch, but your overarching goal is to ensure that a client is not dependent on you to be able to continue living comfortably and safely in their current situation. You are there to help them build a supportive circle they can lean on.

As a Volunteer Navigator, you will be expected to connect with your client every 1 to 3 weeks. Consistency will be expected of you, as it is a major part of building trust and connection. You can expect to spend 4 to 8 hours a month volunteering, including group volunteer debrief sessions quarterly, online optional education sessions, and one to one debriefs with the Coordinator as needed. Participation in two of the four annual group volunteer debrief sessions is expected to enhance learning and knowledge sharing. Volunteer-client pairs commit to at least a 6 month relationship. This gives you and the client a chance to get comfortable together and develop a closer bond. We ask for this commitment as it is disruptive to repeatedly rematch a client. During your time volunteering, it is normal and expected that you may take time away for vacation or holidays, so long as clear communication about timelines and when the client can expect to hear from you are established ahead of time with the Coordinator and the client.

Navigators are paired one to one with adults living with chronic illness, increased frailty or social isolation to support them with their social, emotional, and practical needs.

As a Volunteer Navigator, your focus will be on improving the client’s quality of life in the ways that they determine are best. In some cases, this may mean supporting access to other community services, looking up information online for them, undergoing creative problem-solving, and filling in forms. In other cases, you may simply be asked to sit and visit, play cards, or look at photo albums together.

Do not underestimate the value of being, even when you don’t feel you are doing much. In all cases you will be looking to broaden a client’s support network – for example, setting up homecare services to help do meal prep and wash dishes instead of doing that yourself. You may of course help in a pinch, but your overarching goal is to ensure that a client is not dependent on you to be able to continue living comfortably and safely in their current situation. You are there to help them build a supportive circle they can lean on.

As a Volunteer Navigator, you will be expected to connect with your client every 1 to 3 weeks. Consistency will be expected of you, as it is a major part of building trust and connection. You can expect to spend 4 to 8 hours a month volunteering, including group volunteer debrief sessions quarterly, online optional education sessions, and one to one debriefs with the Coordinator as needed. Participation in two of the four annual group volunteer debrief sessions is expected to enhance learning and knowledge sharing. Volunteer-client pairs commit to at least a 6 month relationship. This gives you and the client a chance to get comfortable together and develop a closer bond. We ask for this commitment as it is disruptive to repeatedly rematch a client. During your time volunteering, it is normal and expected that you may take time away for vacation or holidays, so long as clear communication about timelines and when the client can expect to hear from you are established ahead of time with the Coordinator and the client.

Navigators are paired one to one with adults living with chronic illness, increased frailty or social isolation to support them with their social, emotional, and practical needs.

As a Volunteer Navigator, your focus will be on improving the client’s quality of life in the ways that they determine are best. In some cases, this may mean supporting access to other community services, looking up information online for them, undergoing creative problem-solving, and filling in forms. In other cases, you may simply be asked to sit and visit, play cards, or look at photo albums together.

Do not underestimate the value of being, even when you don’t feel you are doing much. In all cases you will be looking to broaden a client’s support network – for example, setting up homecare services to help do meal prep and wash dishes instead of doing that yourself. You may of course help in a pinch, but your overarching goal is to ensure that a client is not dependent on you to be able to continue living comfortably and safely in their current situation. You are there to help them build a supportive circle they can lean on.

As a Volunteer Navigator, you will be expected to connect with your client every 1 to 3 weeks. Consistency will be expected of you, as it is a major part of building trust and connection. You can expect to spend 4 to 8 hours a month volunteering, including group volunteer debrief sessions quarterly, online optional education sessions, and one to one debriefs with the Coordinator as needed. Participation in two of the four annual group volunteer debrief sessions is expected to enhance learning and knowledge sharing. Volunteer-client pairs commit to at least a 6 month relationship. This gives you and the client a chance to get comfortable together and develop a closer bond. We ask for this commitment as it is disruptive to repeatedly rematch a client. During your time volunteering, it is normal and expected that you may take time away for vacation or holidays, so long as clear communication about timelines and when the client can expect to hear from you are established ahead of time with the Coordinator and the client.

Navigators are paired one to one with adults living with chronic illness, increased frailty or social isolation to support them with their social, emotional, and practical needs.

As a Volunteer Navigator, your focus will be on improving the client’s quality of life in the ways that they determine are best. In some cases, this may mean supporting access to other community services, looking up information online for them, undergoing creative problem-solving, and filling in forms. In other cases, you may simply be asked to sit and visit, play cards, or look at photo albums together.

Do not underestimate the value of being, even when you don’t feel you are doing much. In all cases you will be looking to broaden a client’s support network – for example, setting up homecare services to help do meal prep and wash dishes instead of doing that yourself. You may of course help in a pinch, but your overarching goal is to ensure that a client is not dependent on you to be able to continue living comfortably and safely in their current situation. You are there to help them build a supportive circle they can lean on.

As a Volunteer Navigator, you will be expected to connect with your client every 1 to 3 weeks. Consistency will be expected of you, as it is a major part of building trust and connection. You can expect to spend 4 to 8 hours a month volunteering, including group volunteer debrief sessions quarterly, online optional education sessions, and one to one debriefs with the Coordinator as needed. Participation in two of the four annual group volunteer debrief sessions is expected to enhance learning and knowledge sharing. Volunteer-client pairs commit to at least a 6 month relationship. This gives you and the client a chance to get comfortable together and develop a closer bond. We ask for this commitment as it is disruptive to repeatedly rematch a client. During your time volunteering, it is normal and expected that you may take time away for vacation or holidays, so long as clear communication about timelines and when the client can expect to hear from you are established ahead of time with the Coordinator and the client.

Updated: [Sep 3 2024]

Summary:

As a Ballroom Dance Instructor, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors by providing them with an outlet for joy, expression, and physical activity.

Position Objectives:

General responsibilities:

Qualifications and skills:

§  Demonstrated experience and proficiency in ballroom dance instruction, with a strong understanding of various dance styles.

§  Knowledge of age-related physical limitations and conditions common among seniors.

§  Ability to communicate instructions clearly and effectively.

§  Ability to adapt teaching methods and dance routines to accommodate different skill levels.

§  Ability to plan classes, manage time effectively, and maintain records.

§  Patient and friendly; be able to treat all seniors with dignity and respect.

§  Ability to work well with staff, other volunteers, and participants.

Screening practices:

§  Be 18 years of age or older

§  Ability to provide two (non-family) references

§  Abide by the confidentiality agreement around client information

§  Respect and abide by SVNH’s policies, procedures and codes of conduct and ethics

§  Must undergo a Criminal Record Check through the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (no charge)

§  Able to commit to a minimum of 1 year.

Benefits:

§  Gain experience working with older adults.

§  Gain experience working in the non-profit organization.

§  Free training and skills development.

§  Make a positive impact for older adults in the community.

§  Chance to build relationships and make new friends.

Scheduling: Flexible

Supervision: Navigation and Peer Support Coordinator - Frank Lin (frank.lin@southvan.org)

About this Initiative:

Volunteer Cowichan’s Friendly Visitor/Caller Volunteers play a social role for seniors living in the following areas: (Chemainus, Duncan, Lake Cowichan, North Cowichan, South Cowichan). Our Better at Home program supports seniors with simple, day-to-day tasks, allowing them to live independently and remain connected to their communities. As seniors seek to age in place, they can sometimes lose connection with friends and family. By connecting with seniors for some friendly company, caring volunteers can significantly reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, making a real difference in a senior’s life.

What you will be helping with:

• Meeting with a senior participant on a regular basis either in person and/or by phone. Most volunteer/participant matches meet on a bi-weekly basis, while others prefer to connect weekly or monthly.

• Collaborating with the participant to plan the activity you want to do together.

• Simple activities could include having friendly conversations, walking in the neighbourhood, colouring, simple art projects, baking, having coffee or tea, playing cards or a game, reading, watching TV and talking about the program afterward.

Other Helpful Information:

• Meeting times are flexible to meet both your and the senior participant's availability. 

• This volunteer role would be a good fit for those with some free time during daytime hours, who enjoy spending quality time with others.

• Training and ongoing support provided through Volunteer Cowichan.

• Mileage reimbursement: Volunteers who submit their mileage on a monthly basis are eligible to either receive an e-transfer reimbursement or an annual tax receipt. *Mileage is calculated at a rate of .61/km

Volunteer Requirements:

To ensure the safety and well-being of our senior participants extra measures are taken to onboard all volunteers. As we are dealing with a vulnerable population this is standard procedure.  

• Completion of a Volunteer Cowichan Application and In-Person Interview

• Criminal Record Check (can be completed free of charge online)

• Reference Check

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

• Signing of a Volunteer Cowichan -Volunteer & Confidentiality Agreement

Interested? Next Steps:

• Complete a Volunteer Cowichan Volunteer Application

• Still have questions? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Chris Waddell at 250-748-2133 or by email at volunteer@volunteercowichan.bc.ca

The Seniors Team at DIVERSEcity is seeking Volunteers for our Hot Meal Program. Volunteers will help pack meals for seniors.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Join us in making a difference in our community! Your help is vital in ensuring that those in need receive nutritious meals and support.

DIVERSEcity is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

The Seniors Team at DIVERSEcity is seeking Volunteer Drivers for our Hot Meal Program. Volunteers will help deliver meals to seniors in the Surrey area, matching drivers with clients who need assistance receiving their food.
With every ride, you'll make a difference in your community and put a smile on a senior's face!

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

What We Provide:

How to Apply:

Join us in making a difference in our community! Your help is vital in ensuring that those in need receive nutritious meals and support.

DIVERSEcity is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Volunteers are reimbursed for gas expenses incurred during rides. 

Position Summary

Complete the math/reading and volunteer manual training sessions

Participate in the orientation during the first week of the programs

Report to your Program Coordinator and Executive Coordinator

Prepare lesson materials provided by the organization for each session 

Mentor your little buddy by using the lesson materials prepared 

Track your little buddy’s progress

Attend mentor meetings

Complete mentor reports

Assist in volunteer recruitment

Position Summary

Complete the math/reading and volunteer manual training sessions

Participate in the orientation during the first week of the programs

Report to your Program Coordinator and Executive Coordinator

Prepare lesson materials provided by the organization for each session 

Mentor your little buddy by using the lesson materials prepared 

Track your little buddy’s progress

Attend mentor meetings

Complete mentor reports

Assist in volunteer recruitment

At LBN, we nurture the growth and development of our volunteers while offering career opportunities to support their dedication. We are passionate about empowering youth to reach their full potential and achieve their goals, making a lasting impact along the way. Additionally, we provide reference letters and valuable experience for university applications.

Location

We offer both online and in-person programs.

Volunteer Drivers needed weekdays to deliver fresh meals to isolated seniors, and those in our community recovering from illness and injury.

Transportation stipend for gas and orientation provided.  Meals are picked up at May Bennett Wellness Centre at 135 Davie Road.  Please join our Volunteer team!

Please call Volunteer Services at 250-860-3378 for further information.

Apply: HERE

Volunteer Driver will provide transportation for frail, elderly seniors to enable them to get out of their homes and attend important medical appointments.

Volunteer Driver position objectives:

 Volunteer Driver is responsible for:

Time Commitment

Ideally 3 – 6 trips per month with a 3 month commitment. Hours are typically between 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Requirements

Criminal Records Check Requirements

Yes including Vulnerable Sector Check

References

Two references required.

We are looking for volunteers to tutor and support our ESL (English as a Second Language) conversation groups. We are also starting a blended (online and in-person) learning group, that will have ESL conversation group opportunities.

If you have experience or interest in learning and teaching English as a Second language, then you would be a great fit for our volunteer team!

Every level is welcome to learn at their own pace and to the conversation groups.

Dates:

Online learning is at your pace,

and group session will depend on when a tutor is available.

For more information, email: adult.learning@lcvi.ca

Volunteers involved in dog care support help us "keep love in the home" by assisting older adults with free basic dog care so that they can stay together as long as possible.

We are currently looking for volunteers in the following areas:  Vancouver; North & West Vancouver; Richmond-Delta; Surrey-Langley-White Rock; Tri-Cities; Burnaby-New Westminster

 Volunteer opportunities with ElderDog include

These activities may seem simple to volunteers, but they can make a world of difference to someone who needs help in any of these areas. Very often, it can mean the difference between someone being able to keep or give up their beloved companion.

Volunteers providing regular services such as walking are asked to commit to at least one hour a week, every week, at generally the same time. 

Occasional volunteer activities such as driving, assistance with grooming, and delivering dog food usually involve less frequent time commitments. 

Fostering may range from a few days to a few weeks or months, depending on the need.

*Please note that volunteers must be 18 years or older, and provide a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

The Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) Puppy-raising Program is made up of a dedicated group of trainers committed to achieving positive outcomes for our PADS dogs and volunteers. We recognize that our volunteers are the backbone of our program and strive to serve them with compassion, knowledge, and a solution-seeking mindset.

Puppy-raisers are the volunteers who take a young, rambunctious puppy and shape them into a capable assistance dog trainee ready to enter Advanced Training.

Puppy-raisers focus on three areas of training:

Puppy-raising is a full-time volunteer opportunity. Weekly puppy class instruction helps the raiser and puppy grow their skills. Training support, including one-to-one training, is available. Scheduled assessments track the puppy and puppy raiser’s progress and provide Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to focus on areas where the puppy or team is struggling.

Our raisers are a diverse group, including students, retirees, professionals and families. Raising appeals to different people for different reasons, including:

Prior to filling out the application please review the following to see if this is the right volunteer role for you at PADS.

Being a Puppy-raiser is a two-year commitment. PADS is working toward reducing our turn-in age to between 15-18 months. Our sincere hope is that every volunteer who signs onto this role will continue to puppy-raise after their first puppy. 

Additional time commitments include:

Puppy Selection and Placement

PADS matches puppies to puppy-raisers based on where we believe the puppy will be most successful, taking into account information from the puppy-raiser as to their lifestyle, as well as notes from the breeder-caretaker, assessment results, and any pertinent medical information. Puppy-Raisers may express a preference for either a male or female puppy OR a particular colour OR a particular breed (generally only Labrador Retrievers or Labrador x Golden mixes are available), and all things being equal we will try to meet the request. In general, we do not have a large enough group of puppies available to meet more specific requests. In some cases puppies may be moved to different raisers within the first couple of months if the fit isn’t quite right.

Community and Continuity

Puppy-raisers and puppies are assigned to a cohort led by a trainer. In most cases, the team will stay in this cohort throughout the puppy’s time in puppy-raising. This allows Puppy-raisers to develop a community, be supported by the same coaches, and have continuity of care, with trainers developing a good understanding of a puppy’s struggles and strengths over time.

Fill out our online volunteer application here.

About this initiative:

Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services Friendly Visiting volunteers help seniors who live in the following areas: Nakusp, Burton, Fauquier, Edgewood and surrounding areas. Our Better at Home programs support seniors with simple, day-to-day tasks that allow them to live independently and remain connected to their communities.

What you will be helping with:

·Grocery shop for a senior’s needs. Volunteers either shop with a senior on a given day, or receive a list and have 1-3 days to complete the shop and deliver it to the senior’s home.

Other Helpful Information:

·In most cases, you must have access to a vehicle, however for some this may not be necessary.

·This volunteer role would be a good fit for those with some free time during daytime (store opening) hours.

Interested? Next Steps:

For more information please email ASLCSvolunteers@gmail.com

About this initiative:

Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services Friendly Visiting volunteers help seniors who live in the following areas: Nakusp, Burton, Fauquier, Edgewood and surrounding areas. Our Better at Home programs support seniors with simple, day-to-day tasks that allow them to live independently and remain connected to their communities. As seniors seek to age in place, they can sometimes lose connection with friends and family. By connecting with seniors for some friendly company, caring volunteers can significantly reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, making a real difference in a senior’s life.

What you will be helping with:

Other Helpful Information:

Interested? Next Steps:

For more information please email ASLCSvolunteers@gmail.com

We are in search of a volunteer who is proficient in WordPress and redesigning websites. This individual would be required to make updates to the website as needed. Examples include; changing the layout, and colour scheme, adding media from events, and adding written blog posts. etc.

Our Advanced Training Sitters care for the dogs in advanced training when they are not working with their trainer or instructor. This typically is done on weekends for most advanced dogs, however the dogs may also go to sitters for specific training needs during the week, when their trainer is unavailable or when the campus is closed. We are also looking for Advanced Training Sitters who might be able to take an advanced dog for sitting and training off campus throughout the week for a few weeks or longer.

Advanced Training Sitters build on the foundations laid in puppy-raising while also ensuring that the work and training being done by PADS training staff is further strengthened, reinforced, and maintained. The daily responsibility of an Advanced Training Sitter includes obedience, body handling/grooming, and behaviour modification activities as needed and directed by staff.

As with all PADS roles, being an Advanced Training Sitter requires commitment and dedication and is incredibly rewarding. This role differs from others in the organization in that your commitment is made to the program requirements rather than an individual dog – meaning you are part of a dynamic team that all work together to help every dog in advanced training succeed.  This means the dog you are assigned may change from time to time (sometimes even week to week) to best support the success of dogs in advanced training.

Prior to filling out the application please review the following to determine if this is the right volunteer role for you at PADS.

Please fill out our online volunteer application here.

Our Advanced Training Sitters care for the dogs in advanced training when they are not working with their trainer or instructor. This typically is done on weekends for most advanced dogs, however the dogs may also go to sitters for specific training needs during the week, when their trainer is unavailable or when the campus is closed. We are also looking for Advanced Training Sitters who might be able to take an advanced dog for sitting and training off campus throughout the week for a few weeks or longer.

Advanced Training Sitters build on the foundations laid in puppy-raising while also ensuring that the work and training being done by PADS training staff is further strengthened, reinforced, and maintained. The daily responsibility of an Advanced Training Sitter includes obedience, body handling/grooming, and behaviour modification activities as needed and directed by staff.

As with all PADS roles, being an Advanced Training Sitter requires commitment and dedication and is incredibly rewarding. This role differs from others in the organization in that your commitment is made to the program requirements rather than an individual dog – meaning you are part of a dynamic team that all work together to help every dog in advanced training succeed.  This means the dog you are assigned may change from time to time (sometimes even week to week) to best support the success of dogs in advanced training.

Prior to filling out the application, please review the following to determine whether this is the right volunteer role for you at PADS.

Please fill out our online volunteer application here.

Deliverables: The Photographer Volunteer is accountable to the Communications Coordinator for completion of assigned tasks and maintaining communication around the planning and execution of videos. The Communications Coordinator will provide ongoing support and constructive feedback. The Photographer Volunteer is expected to ensure the highest standards of practice are achieved and maintained in accordance with the mission, vision and values of WRA, and to ensure adherence to all policies and legal requirements especially Health & Safety procedures.

The Photographer Volunteer will be responsible for the following tasks: 

- Lead one-time photo projects

- Plan and direct small-scale photoshoots

- Collect and edit image footage producing a completed product

- Content creation for social media

- Work with the Wildlife Hospital to take photos of special wildlife cases on-site on a weekly

- Work with the communications and hospital team to produce ideas for creative social media content 

- Work with WRA staff and volunteers to organize the production of images

- On occasion, attend the rescue and release of wildlife around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

- Work with WRA program staff to create images for educational and training purposes including volunteer eLearning modules

The vision of Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia is to continually improve the welfare of urban wildlife. Our mission is to provide leadership in rehabilitating wildlife and in promoting the welfare of wild animals in the urban environment.

We run a Wildlife Hospital located on a single site at the edge of Burnaby Lake. We treat over 6,000 wild birds and bats each year and provide public education through 30,000 calls to our Wildlife Helpline. Our Business Operations department plans, coordinates, and oversees all our programs including development, communications, resources and volunteering.

Each year, over 250 volunteers participate in a range of positions both on and off site. We are currently seeking a volunteer to plan, film, and edit videos for use in social media and fundraising campaigns.

Qualifications:

- Experience planning photo content

- Experience taking photos and editing professional photo content

- Excellent communication skills

- Creativity and attention to detail

- Teamwork

- Leadership skills

- Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal supervision

- Must be willing to use own camera & equipment while volunteering

- Access to photo editing software an asset

- Access to vehicle an asset for travel to off-site rescues and releases

- Wildlife knowledge an asset

Deliverables:

The Videographer Volunteer is accountable to the Communications Coordinator for completion of assigned tasks and maintaining communication around the planning and execution of videos. The Communications Coordinator will provide ongoing support and constructive feedback. The Videographer Volunteer is expected to ensure the highest standards of practice are achieved and maintained in accordance with the mission, vision and values of WRA, and to ensure adherence to all policies and legal requirements especially Health & Safety procedures.

The Videographer Volunteer will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Lead one-time video projects

• Plan and direct small scale video shoots

• Write scripts as necessary

• Collect and edit video footage producing a completed product

• Content creation for social media

• Work with the Wildlife Hospital to film special wildlife cases on-site on a weekly or monthly basis depending on the time of year

• Work with the communications and hospital team to produce ideas for creative social media content

• Work with WRA staff and volunteers to organize the production of videos

• On occasion, attend the rescue and release of wildlife around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

• Work with WRA program staff to create videos for educational and training purposes including volunteer eLearning modules

The vision of Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia is to continually improve the welfare of urban wildlife. Our mission is to provide leadership in rehabilitating wildlife and in promoting the welfare of wild animals in the urban environment.

We run a Wildlife Hospital located on a single site at the edge of Burnaby Lake. We treat over 6,000 wild birds and bats each year and provide public education through 30,000 calls to our Wildlife Helpline. Our Business Operations department plans, coordinates, and oversees all our programs including development, communications, resources and volunteering.

Each year, over 250 volunteers participate in a range of positions both on and off site. We are currently seeking a volunteer to plan, film, and edit videos for use in social media and fundraising campaigns.

Qualifications:

• Experience planning video content

• Experience filming and editing professional video content

• Excellent communication skills

• Creativity and attention to detail

• Teamwork

• Leadership skills

• Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal supervision

• Must be willing to use own camera & equipment while volunteering

• Willing to work on-site during COVID-19 pandemic and comply with protective measures

• Access to video editing software an asset

• Access to vehicle an asset for travel to off-site rescues and releases

• Wildlife knowledge an asset

Co-Facilitator Family Recovery Journey

Have you supported a friend or family member with mental illness and or a substance use disorder ? Would you be interested in facilitating or co-facilitating a support group for other family and friends? We are looking for individuals throughout the South Okanagan- Similkameen that would be interested in volunteering to co-facilitate family support groups. This is a wonderful opportunity to help others and give back. 

Requirements:
- Lived experience supporting a family member or loved one with mental illness and or substance use disorder

- Able to dedicate 1 - 1 1/2 hours Co-

-Able to commit to a minimum of one year as a facilitator

-Willing to work with a co-facilitator

-Ability to provide two to three references

-Comfortable speaking openly about mental health and substance use and their experiences supporting a family member or loved one with mental illness and or a substance use disorder

-Accepting and supportive of a variety of opinions, experiences, and identities

-Able to tolerate a wide spectrum of emotions and recovery phases

-Flexible and open to change

-Willing to redirect others for the purposes of keeping a safe space and/or including everyone

-Able to model and encourage validation and encouragement

Join our vibrant Edmonds Community Garden team to help nurture our garden and give back to the community. 

Volunteers play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our community garden. Your efforts will directly contribute to providing fresh, nutritious produce to seniors and other vulnerable individuals in our community. Whether you have a green thumb or are new to gardening, this is an excellent opportunity to learn, share, grow and significantly impact the Edmonds community.

This volunteer opportunity is ideal for gardening enthusiasts of all ages who love working outdoors, individuals looking to contribute to our community and support those in need, families looking for a meaningful, educational activity to do together, and students or young adults who want to gain experience in horticulture and community service. 

Some responsibilities may include:

This role offers some flexibility, allowing you to volunteer at times that suit your schedule. The current schedule:

Fridays:

Saturdays:

Sundays - Thursdays:

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please get in touch with Gisele or call 778-708-5559

We look forward to welcoming you to our community garden! 

We are a newly created Non-Profit Organization looking for volunteers to take on important roles within our foundation. We are looking for a Project Management Coordinator - someone who can oversee our outbound activities, curate them, and facilitate the right individuals to take on volunteering roles for these events. 

Comox Valley Better at Home programs support seniors with simple, day-to-day tasks that allow them to live independently and remain connected to their communities.    

Driving seniors and assisting them to get to their medical or other essential appointments. 

Picking the seniors up after the appointment to take them home. 

In some cases, a senior may need extra support.  You may walk them to the reception desk and pick them up at the reception desk afterward.   

Volunteers do not attend medical appointments. 

Select shifts that meet your availability.

Must have a valid BC Driver’s License.

Must own or have access to a vehicle in good operating condition. 

Must have adequate insurance coverage (more information available). 

Driver’s Abstract indicating a safe driving record.

This volunteer role would be a good fit for those with some free time during daytime hours.

Training and ongoing support provided.

Mileage reimbursement: [conditions for mileage reimbursement]. 

Are you interested in being involved in working with a research team to guide research projects?

If so, St. Paul’s Hospital’s Department of Anesthesia is recruiting volunteers to be Patient Partners on our Patient Advisory Council (PAC)!

What is the Department of Anesthesia?

Our department is based at St. Paul’s Hospital where we conduct research on various aspects of anesthesia and pain management of our surgical patients. 

Join us in making a difference, one meal at a time! As a Volunteer Community Cupboard Steward, dedicating your time and energy will play a crucial role in ensuring that our food pantry is well-maintained, organized, and stocked, providing essential sustenance to those in need within our community.

If you're driven by compassion, organized, and eager to give back to the community, we invite you to become a Volunteer Community Cupboard Steward. Your dedication will ensure our pantry remains a beacon of hope and sustenance for those in need. 

Stocking & Organization:

Maintenance & Cleanliness:

Email Elizabeth at elizabethb@uwbc.ca

The School Age Sports Program Assistant supports children while they learn the initial skills of a variety of sports under the direction of the Sport Instructor. Tasks include providing warm, energetic, and engaging presence with children and sometimes their families, taking direction from the instructor, taking lead when the instructor’s attention is needed elsewhere and supporting with set-up and clean-up of activities. Youth Sports Programs take place for 1-2 hours weekly. Volunteers are asked to commit to the entire semester of the program and must enjoy working with children in sports activities; basic knowledge of rules of play is recommended but not essential.

If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form

The School Age Art & Pottery Program Assistant supports children in unlocking their creativity while they learn the techniques of a variety of visual art such as drawing, painting, journalling, watercolouring, mixed media or pottery, under the direction of an Art Instructor. Tasks include providing warm, energetic, and engaging presence with children and sometimes their families, taking direction from the instructor, taking lead when the instructor’s attention is needed elsewhere and supporting with set-up and clean-up of activities. Art & Pottery Programs take place for 1-2 hours weekly. Volunteers are asked to commit to the entire semester of the program and must enjoy working with children in art and/or pottery activities; basic knowledge of art & pottery is recommended but not essential.

If you are interested in volunteering for this position or at Parkgate Society, please apply through this link: https://form-can.keela.co/parkgate-volunteer-application-form