Volunteer Opportunities
Below are information about volunteer opportunities for all ages on Vancouver Island and BC.
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Volunteer Support Workers Needed
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is is a charitable organization that supports women, girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Their programs work to break the cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness,...
Threshold Housing Society
Threshold is always looking for volunteers! Whether it is assisting us with facilitating life-skills workshops or event support. The organization's mission is to support at-risk youth through empowerment and prevent adult homelessness. Threshold believes that...
Volunteer at Youth Space Crisis Chat Line
Our compassionate volunteers are online 365 evenings a year to provide confidential, empathetic and non-judgmental support to youth through instant message (IM) and text (SMS). All volunteers receive 43 hours of classroom training in reflective listening, crisis...
Volunteer at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre
The Volunteer Program at VNFC provides opportunities for all community members to share their time and skills with the various departments of VNFC and help to enhance the capacity of programming and activities. We ensure all volunteers have a supported intake and...
Volunteer with the City of Victoria
Volunteering with us equips you with free training, valuable experience in public safety, and the opportunity to help your community in an emergency. Well-trained, skilled volunteers play a vital role before, during, and after a crisis. We have a number of volunteer...
PEERS Volunteer Opportunity
PEERS is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays for the weekly Beauty Day, particularly hairstylists. They are also looking for cooks to help with lunch preparation. PEERS also have open volunteer positions for sorting donated clothing and light cleaning at the centre....
Victoria Cool Aid Society
Victoria Cool Aid Society is looking for volunteers to help run their art, bingo, and baking programs, all of which work to bring joy and creativity to the lives of Victoria’s unhoused population. Hourly commitment differs by volunteer position, but all materials and...
Volunteer with Victoria Chinatown Care Society
VCC is looking for local musicians, dancers or singers who are willing to donate an hour or two of their time this holiday season and beyond to bring joy and entertainment to residents! Location: 555 Herald Street Victoria, V8W 1S5 Application deadline: Ongoing...
Quadra Village Community Centre – Holiday Craft Fair
The QVCC is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Holiday Craft Fair and be a part of the holiday fun! Volunteers will be helping with set up or take down the weekend of November 19th and 20th, for only a few hours total. Location: 950 Kings Road Victoria,...