We are seeking volunteers whose main responsibility is reaching out to organizations & requesting for donations. This also involves creating presentations informing potential sponsors about the GSC Foundation to garner interest and show the benefits of donating. Moreover, fundraisers would work to host fundraising events in an effort to raise funds for our organization's activities.

• Time Commitment: Approximately 6 hrs/week 

• Location/Address: The majority of the work done in this position would be done remotely/online. Exceptions include attending events or meeting with representatives from other organizations and/or charities.

• Other Requirements: Minimum age of 17, experience with networking and fundraising (preferred)

• Instructions for Applying: For students interested in volunteering for the "Fundraiser" position, please send an email to ckim@gsc-foundation.org with a short personal statement (who you are, why you're interested, etc.) and your resume.

For more information about our organization, please check our website!

About Gal Senior Foundation:

The Gal Senior Care Foundation is a non-profit working to educate seniors on their susceptibility to financial fraud through seminars/presentations at various senior centres, retirement homes, and community centres located in BC. As technology advances, so does the vulnerability of seniors to scams. As such, our mission is to simplify the educational process and create a sanctuary of knowledge for seniors.

Our Big Brothers Community Program pairs you with a Little Buddy based on personality and shared interests to build a supportive one-to-one relationship based on trust, connection, and fun!

Our matches spend two or more hours once per week doing free or low-cost activities they enjoy most and are paired for a minimum of one year.

• Time Commitment: Flexible schedule

  • Flexible schedule. Volunteers meet weekly for 2 or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or afterschool for one year.

• Location/Address: Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver

• Other Requirements:

  • Inclusive of male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.

  • Reliable, consistent, dedicated and respectful of others.

  • Able to meet weekly for 2 or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or afterschool.

• Instructions for Applying: Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here

If you have a question or want to learn more, email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com.

About Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver:

At Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver we enable impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities. We have four exciting Volunteer Mentorship programs to choose from as well as 1-Day Event Volunteer opportunities throughout the year. We encourage all those interested to apply and together we can be part of the BIG picture.

Volunteers help us prepare fresh, healthy, and wholesome food hampers that include fruits, vegetables, dairy, proteins, and grains. Duties may include sorting produce, packing and distributing hampers, crushing boxes, organizing the pantry, cleaning the warehouse, and other miscellaneous tasks.

• Time Commitment: 4 hrs/volunteer shift

• Weekly Volunteer Shifts: 

  • Tuesday from 9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:00 pm-6:00 pm

  • Thursdays from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

• Location/Address: 2650 Slocan Street, Vancouver

• Other Requirements: Must be at least 19+ years old and be able to move around in a warehouse environment.

• Instructions for Applying: Volunteers can apply directly through the Better Impact platform

About CityReach Care Society:

CityReach Care Society is a registered Canadian charity serving thousands of vulnerable individuals, children and families across Greater Vancouver. Specializing in meeting tangible needs through food security initiatives, CityReach provides a network of support through a variety of programs and community events. With Hope at our core, CityReach is seeing lives changed and helping people prosper.

Your roles and responsibilities will change dependent on the event that you sign up for!

Some examples would be: 

• Provide information about RMH BC and ways to get involved (ex. volunteer/donate)

• Engage with event attendees in fundraising activities or activations such as enter-to win prizes, raffles, auctions or donation collections

• Help support with our signature events (Golf tournaments, Night to Dream Gala)

• Represent RMH BC as an ambassador while at community events (ex. Boundary Bay Marathon, Vancouver Triathlon)

• Time Commitment: Events usually run at least once a month

• Location/Address: Various areas throughout Vancouver and the lower mainland

• Other Requirements: You must be over the age of 18 to volunteer for RMH BC & Yukon

• Instructions for Applying: Please sign up for our volunteer application through Better Impact. 

  • By having a Better Impact account, you have access to our volunteer opportunity calendar. From there you will be able to see the events that are offered per month and can directly sign up for available events - no previous training or experience needed! 

  • As new events come up, they will be updated on the calendar.  By having an account, you will also be able to sign up for our next information session (done on a quarterly basis) for a chance to volunteer on a more consistent basis if interested.
    

If you have a question or want to learn more, email our team at mdashkewytch@rmhbc.ca

About Ronald McDonald House:

Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon cares for families of children whose health needs take them far from home and keeps families together in a home away from home, providing comfort, compassion and a sense of community when they need it most.

Our In-School Mentoring Program pairs you with one elementary school student who you share common interests with.

Matches spend one-hour once per week together on school grounds doing non-academic activities such as playing sports, games, creating art or just hanging out at the playground. Our matches are paired for the duration, or remainder, of the academic school-year.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour per week during school hours (weekdays between 10am and 3pm) for the duration, or remainder, of the academic school-year.

• Location/Address: Elementary Schools across Greater Vancouver: Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver

• Other Requirements:

  • Adults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals.

  • Mentors who Little Buddies can talk to, learn from, and share experiences with.

  • Available 1 hour per week during school hours (weekdays between 10am and 3pm).

• Instructions for Applying: Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here

If you have a question or want to learn more, email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com.

About Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver:

At Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver we enable impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities. We have four exciting Volunteer Mentorship programs to choose from as well as 1-Day Event Volunteer opportunities throughout the year. We encourage all those interested to apply and together we can be part of the BIG picture.

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

• Time Commitment: 5 hrs/week

• Location/Address:  Online/Partner Schools

• Other Requirements:

  • Applicants must be either enrolled in school or planning to attend

  • Applicants below Grade 10 must have a teacher submit a Volunteer Referral Form

  • The mandatory training must be completed

  • Volunteers must have a criminal record check done before volunteering with children

  • Must be located in Canada or the Continental United States

• Instructions for Applying: To apply and learn more, please visit: https://www.learningbuddiesnetwork.com/mentor-application-form

By volunteering with LBN, volunteers take on significant responsibilities and develop leadership, communication, and organization skills. You will have the opportunity to work directly with one child and develop a supportive mentoring relationship that will help foster building their learning skills, self-esteem, and a positive attitude.

About Learning Buddies Network:

Learning Buddies Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping elementary school students develop essential literacy and math skills through free one-on-one, after-school mentoring in a fun group setting. We reach children who otherwise would not have the help they need. Our goals are to enhance self-esteem through improvement in academic skills and to ignite a passion for learning in a safe and caring environment.

Volunteers take part in calling and thanking our donors who financially support or donate to Covenant House. This is usually a 4 x two-hour session planned around the academic year that take place every month or so depending on our organization's needs. Students will use CHV phones and will be briefed on how to conduct the call. All information required for each call is given beforehand so no student will be left in the dark not knowing what to do! A certificate of volunteer hours is given upon completion of the course.

• Time Commitment: Seasonal

• Location/Address: 1280 Seymour Street

• How to apply: If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to learn about other possible volunteer roles, please email volunteer@covenanthousebc.org to find out more.

About Covenant House:

We are a non-profit organization serving homeless youth aged 16-25 in downtown Vancouver. Covenant House helps youth who are seeking a way out of homelessness whether through managing addictions or mental health, learning basic life skills, finding stable housing as well as helping youth meet some very basic needs.

Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again with our Group Mentoring program, Game On!

Through fun activity-based play, volunteers provide youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.

Groups meet once weekly for 90 minute sessions during weekday afternoons at schools/community centres and engage in life skills, communication, and social-emotional discussions to encourage healthy life- long habits. The program is led by 2-3 mentors to a group of 10-12 children and youth in grades 4-7.

• Time Commitment: Once weekly for 90-minute sessions weekdays between 2:30pm and 4:30pm over 8-10 weeks (offered every season).

• Location/Address: Schools and Community Centres across Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver.

• Other Requirements:

  • Inclusive of male, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.

  • Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.

  • Available to meet once weekly for 90-minute sessions from Monday to Friday between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.

• Instructions for Applying: Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here

If you have a question or want to learn more, email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com.

About Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver:

At Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver we enable impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities. We have four exciting Volunteer Mentorship programs to choose from as well as 1-Day Event Volunteer opportunities throughout the year. We encourage all those interested to apply and together we can be part of the BIG picture.

Our Mentoring with Math Program is designed to strengthen the impact of tutoring by adding in the element of mentorship.

Volunteers support children in grades 3 to 7 who demonstrate a need for assistance in math at their grade level.

You’ll meet once-a-week for 90 minute sessions during afternoons over a 10 week period, and work on numeracy, activities, and games. No previous experience with math is necessary for volunteers and free training is provided.

• Time Commitment: Once-a-week for 90 minute sessions during weekday afternoons over a 10 week period (every season).

• Location/Address: Virtual opportunity or in-person in Surrey

• Other Requirements:

  • Adults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals.

  • Reliable, consistent, dedicated and respectful of others.

  • Available to meet once weekly during weekday afternoons between 4:00pm and 5:30pm for 90-minutes for in-person sessions, or 60 minutes for virtual sessions.

• Instructions for Applying: Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here

If you have a question or want to learn more, email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com.

About Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver:

At Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver we enable impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities. We have four exciting Volunteer Mentorship programs to choose from as well as 1-Day Event Volunteer opportunities throughout the year. We encourage all those interested to apply and together we can be part of the BIG picture.

Connect with others and have fun while making a positive impact with Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver by becoming a 1-Day Event Volunteer!

Here's a list of some of the events we host and partner annually:

• Shamrock N' Race

• IKEA Clothing Drives

• Vancouver Sun Run

• BMO Marathon

• Vancouver Triathlon

• RBC GranFondo

• Derek Gibson Memorial Golf Tournament

• B2Gold Big Brothers Golf Classic

• AND MORE!

Volunteer roles at these events include registration, clothing donation pick-up, water stations, finish line & awards, on-course activities, logistics and more!

• Time Commitment: This is a causal/on-call opportunity. Hours depend on the event.

• Location/Address: Events located all across Greater Vancouver: Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver

• Other Requirements:

  • Adults aged 19+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals.

  • Able to volunteer for a minimum of one event per year.

• Instructions for Applying: Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here

If you have a question or want to learn more, email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com.

About Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver:

At Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver we enable impactful mentoring relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities. We have four exciting Volunteer Mentorship programs to choose from as well as 1-Day Event Volunteer opportunities throughout the year. We encourage all those interested to apply and together we can be part of the BIG picture.

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. Additionally, Public Relations Coordinators would work to connect with large companies to potentially obtain sponsorships and support through funds or applicable resources. Moreover, this position entails contacting news outlets, journalists, or bloggers to secure coverage for our organization (e.g. inviting them to write an article about our foundation and/or film one of our presentations).

• Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hrs/week 

• Location/Address: The majority of the work done in this position would be done remotely/online. Exceptions include attending events or meeting with representatives from other organizations and/or charities.

• Other Requirements: Minimum age of 17, experience with public relations (preferred)

• Instructions for Applying: For students interested in volunteering for the "Public Relations Coordinator" position, please send an email to ckim@gsc-foundation.org with a short personal statement (who you are, why you're interested, etc.) and your resume.

For more information about our organization, please check our website!

About Gal Senior Foundation:

The Gal Senior Care Foundation is a non-profit working to educate seniors on their susceptibility to financial fraud through seminars/presentations at various senior centres, retirement homes, and community centres located in BC. As technology advances, so does the vulnerability of seniors to scams. As such, our mission is to simplify the educational process and create a sanctuary of knowledge for seniors.

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

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

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

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

• Time Commitment: Approximately 3hrs/week 

• Location/Address: No set location/address since educational speakers/presenters would be doing presentations/seminars at numerous senior communities in the Lower Mainland.

• Other Requirements: Minimum age of 17

• Instructions for Applying: For students interested in volunteering for the "Educational Speaker" position, please send an email to ckim@gsc-foundation.org with a short personal statement (who you are, why you're interested, etc.) and your resume.

For more information about our organization, please check our website!

About Gal Senior Foundation:

The Gal Senior Care Foundation is a non-profit working to educate seniors on their susceptibility to financial fraud through seminars/presentations at various senior centres, retirement homes, and community centres located in BC. As technology advances, so does the vulnerability of seniors to scams. As such, our mission is to simplify the educational process and create a sanctuary of knowledge for seniors.

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.

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. 

This volunteer position is fully remote/online

• Time Commitment: ~6hrs/week

• Location/Address: This volunteer position is fully remote/online

• Other Requirements: Minimum age of 17, and experience with grant writing (preferred)

• How to Apply: For students interested in volunteering for the "Grant Writer" position, please send an email to ckim@gsc-foundation.org with a short personal statement (who you are, why you're interested, etc.) and your resume.

About Gal Senior Foundation:

The Gal Senior Care Foundation is a non-profit working to educate seniors on their susceptibility to financial fraud through seminars/presentations at various senior centres, retirement homes, and community centres located in BC. As technology advances, so does the vulnerability of seniors to scams. As such, our mission is to simplify the educational process and create a sanctuary of knowledge for seniors.

Roles and responsibilities depend on the volunteer's talents and interests. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and illustrating

• Writing articles for newsletters or social media

• Research

• Managing inventory

• Other office tasks as needed

• Time Commitment: Flexible

• Location/Address: 3260 West 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1V4

• Number of Positions Available: 4

• Instructions for Applying: To apply as a volunteer, complete the application form through this link

If you have a question or want to learn more, email our team at info@firststepscanada.org

About First Steps Health Society:

First Steps seeks to prevent and alleviate childhood malnutrition in North Korea through our programs which provide essential nutrients to young children, babies, and pregnant and lactating mothers. Our close relationship with central, provincial, county, and city officials in North Korea allows us to reach vulnerable women and children in schools, orphanages, and rural communities. We exist to practically demonstrate God's love in North Korea by providing sustainable, and life-enhancing nutritional relief.