Volunteer Opportunities
Below are information about volunteer opportunities for all ages on Vancouver Island and BC.
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UVIC Campus Community Garden
The UVic Campus Community Garden is a volunteer agriculture project with individual and communal plots. Volunteers meet weekly to tend the garden and have access to some produce in exchange. You do not have to be a UVic student to contribute. They also offer workshops...
Volunteers for Our Place Society
Our Place Society (OUR) is a community centre serving Greater Victoria's most vulnerable populations. They are currently seeking volunteers aged 19+ to fill various positions such as clothing room support, reception, hygiene room support and coffee corner support....
Volunteering with the University of Victoria Students’ Society
Volunteering with the UVSS is a great way to support student-led initiatives such as the UVIC Food Bank, Harm Reduction, Sexualized Violence Prevention, and others. Additionally, volunteers help to put on events on campus by staffing booths and tables on behalf of the...
Volunteering with the Shelbourne Community Kitchen
If you are interested in sharing cooking skills, organizing grocery deliveries, or otherwise supporting food distribution in Victoria, please contact the Shelbourne Community Kitchen with a brief description of your interests, experience, and availability. Location:...
Parkinson Wellness Project
The Parkinson Wellness Project is an organization that provides support and community opportunities for those living with Parkinson's disease on Vancouver Island. Specifically, they offer exercise classes that are tailored to the mobility needs of people living with...
Cancer DriveLine Society
The Cancer DriveLine Society provides ride services to people who need transportation to and from cancer-related services and appointments. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and offers services to anyone living on Southern Vancouver Island. You can sign...
Community Adult Mentoring and Support
The John Howard Society of Victoria is looking for adult mentors to provide one-on-one support to offenders who are slowly reintegrating into society after serving time in a federal institute. During this one-year commitment, volunteers will assist with grocery...
Youth 20/20 CAN
Volunteer to explore a variety of issues in our community as a team and work together with organizations to address these challenges. Team members are encouraged to research and plan activities that they are passionate about to help Victoria’s vulnerable population...
Volunteer with Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR)
VICCIR provides mental health and counselling services for individuals who may be new to Canada. As a volunteer, you will be assigned as an advisor to a certain area such as administration, finance, human resources or legal matters. They also welcome those who may be...