Volunteer Opportunities for Teens in the Lower Mainland
New Westminster
The Arts Council of New Westminster
http://www.artscouncilnewwest.org/general/volunteer.aspx
Volunteers ages 12 and up
Print out volunteer application form and mail it or fax it in
For more information, please contact the Andrée St. Martin, Executive Director or call 604-525-3244
Bridging the Generations through the Vancouver Native Housing Society
http://www.vnhs.ca/programs/bridging_the_generations/index.html
An intergenerational initiative designed to enhance the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health
and well being of urban aboriginal youth and elders. 'Bridging the Generations' is a community-based
project that brings youth and elders together through the provision of social and recreational activities,
health-related workshops and mentoring opportunities. The program is open to all Vancouver Native
Housing residents between the ages of 12 to 15 years of age and 65 years and older.
Download Youth Sign-Up form from website: http://www.vnhs.ca/a_documents/Youth_Sign_Up.pdf
Fraser River Discovery Centre
http://www.fraserriverdiscovery.org/volunteer.htm
Supervise kids crafts, provide information to the public at special events both at the Discovery Centre
and at off-site events
Event set up and take down
Assist staff to facilitate the event which may include
Preparing and delivering crafts/activities for children
Travelling to an offsite event
Help create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere
If the event is offsite, volunteers must make arrangements with staff to get to the event or find their own
transportation to the event.
Events run throughout the year. Most occur on weekends and require a minimum of 4 hours
commitment for each event.
If you are interested, please enquire at 604-521-8401 local 105
Hyack Festival Association
http://www.hyack.bc.ca/volunteer.php
Office Volunteer (Answering phones, greeting guests, mail outs, data entry and organizing)
Event Volunteer (Registration, ticket sales, setup/takedown and traffic/ crowd control)
Specific Project Volunteer
Send your resume to [email protected].
Massey Theatre, New Westminster
http://www.masseytheatre.com/community-involved.php
Volunteer usher 4-5 hours at a time October-June
Age 16 and up, training included
Tasks include showing people to their seats, taking tickets, concession sales, set up and clean up, and
light security. The volunteers have a Front of House Manager to help them.
New Westminster Family Place Playroom Assistants
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/nwfamily/volunteer.htm
Playroom assistance with children 0-5 years old
Minimum of 14 years old
Minimum intermediate English
Satisfactory results from screening process including application, interview, police record check,
reference checks
Minimum commitment of one morning or afternoon per week for at least three months
[email protected]
Fay Duxbury
604-520-3666
[email protected]
Royal City Farmers Market
http://rcfm.ca/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/
Fill out Volunteer Application Form: http://rcfm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/RCFM-VolunteerApplication-Form-Fillable.pdf and email it to [email protected]
No age limit specified on website.
RCFM Booth: tasks include selling t shirts, memberships, and tote bags; handing out information; and
answering questions at the market itself on Thursdays from 3-7. Occasionally, we set up our booth at
other community events, and would need volunteers there as well. You will be the face of RCFM on
market days and this is a wonderful way to stay in touch with the community. If you love to chat and
have a fun personality, this would be a great fit for you!
Vendor Services: Volunteers are required to help vendors at the market – cover their stall while they
take a brief break, bring them water or change and help to load or unload their vehicles. All of our
vendors are extremely friendly and this is a good way to get to know some of the people you shop from.
Set up and Tear Down: Volunteers to set up our booth and take it down at the end of the market.
Signage: Volunteers to set up signage at 7AM and collect it after the market ends.
Royal City Humane Society
http://www.rchs.bc.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=12&Itemid=8
Volunteer at the Cat Shelter for 2 hours a day and feed cats, scoop litter boxes, groom cats, and play
with cats while occasionally administering medications
Fraserfest Dog Wash: We will need volunteers to set up the booth and to wash dogs
Santa Pictures: We need volunteers to represent the RCHS at pet pictures with Santa
Burnaby
Scandinavian Community Centre
http://scandinaviancentre.org/volunteering/
If you want to get more involved in your Scandinavian roots and have fun at different events throughout
the year, come out and volunteer! Most volunteer positions are only for 4 – 5 hours long and you get a
chance to meet great people!
Can be used as high school credit for volunteering
Make new friends in the Scandinavian community!
Volunteer opportunities include serving food at celebrations and cultural events, representing your
country at the different holiday markets throughout the year, a Midsummer Festival and more
Phone 604-294-2777 or Email: [email protected]
Coquitlam
Communities Embracing Restorative Action (CERA)
http://www.fraserburrard.org/volunteers/roles.asp
General Volunteer (no age limit indicated)
CERA welcomes inquiries from community members who would like to volunteer their skills and
expertise in office assistance, website management, writing/publication, public speaking, event
planning and coordination, research etc.
Commitment is flexible according to volunteer needs and schedules.
If you are interested in volunteering in a general capacity, please contact CERA at 604.931.3165 or
[email protected] to discuss possibilities.
Coquitlam Heritage Society
http://www.coquitlamheritage.ca/?page_id=23
Download an application from Mackin House Museum, Volunteer Committee
Call (604)516-6151, or e-mail [email protected] (no age limit indicated online)
North Vancouver
Friends of North Vancouver District Public Library
http://www.nvdpl.ca/about/friends
Volunteers invited to help out at book-sales (in Feb, May, Oct) and other library events
No age limit
Contact [email protected]
Vancouver
Scouts Canada
Youth volunteers ages 16-26 needed
Training will be provided both in a formal setting and "on the job"
Develop speaking, planning, leadership and management abilities
Opportunities range from activity leaders, administrators to project and team managers!
Be part of a team that can influence the lives of countless individuals for the good of the community!
Work on The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (all levels) with like minded individuals!
Visit http://www.scouts.ca for more information.
Vancouver Public Library Writing & Book Camp
Volunteers serve as Camp Counselors and Camp Assistants August 8-12, 2011 (from 8:30-3:30)
Volunteers must be 16 years or older
Fill out an application form and find out more information here:
http://www.vpl.ca/events/details/bookcamp
Multiple Locations
Canucks Autism Network
http://canucksautism.ca/get-involved/volunteer/
Gain experience working with children with autism and help us to enrich the lives of these children and
their families across the province by volunteering for any of our numerous programs. Volunteer
opportunities include helping with sports and recreational, vocational, or educational programs, or
assisting with various administrative tasks at our office, located at 6th Avenue and Columbia Street, in
Vancouver.
If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Emily at 604-685-4049 (ext. 1) or
email [email protected].
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
http://www.fsgv.ca/mainpages/ourvolunteers/index.html
planning, preparation and celebration of environmental events which are offered free, all year around in
the city of New Westminster.
Volunteers will assist during events to families and children ( 0-6 years old) with educational activities,
eco-friendly arts and crafts, snack preparation, music settings, etc.
Volunteers can also help from the comfort of their home, preparing recyclable materials (collection,
cutting, cleaning, sorting, organizing)
Instructions and supplies will be provided.
schedules of the events vary and are flexible to accommodate your availability.
Flexible—minimum of 1 hour a week
Huntington Society of Canada
http://www.huntingtonsociety.ca/bcc/
Assist people with disabilities by visiting
Escort people with disabilities to and from support groups in daytime and a few evening meetings.
Clerical support, telephone reception, mail-out duties.
Participation in fundraising like Bingo, Amaryllis sales, Service Club appeals, Corporate appeals.
Event planning for fundraising.
Participating in or planning special events such as Safeway's Because We Care program, the annual
Hike 4 Huntington's, Golf tournaments, Indy Go Cart Races.
Participation at information display booths.
(604) 682-3269 extension 6159.
Purpose: The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families
http://www.purposesociety.org/general/volunteering.html
Tutor - helps students with schoolwork
Drop-in Centre Helper - assists staff with Centre program activities
Drop-in Program Assistant
Playroom Assistant
School Tutors and Storybook Readers
Food Bank Organizer
Youth Source Assistant
For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 604-526-2522 or
[email protected]
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Volunteer Services
http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,listcats/cat_id,64/Itemid,26/
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Volunteer Services recruits and trains volunteers, places them in appropriate
assignments according to their skills, interests and preferences, evaluates their performances, and
provides recognition of their contributions.
Volunteer for various areas such as reception, clerical and administrative work, special programs, and
fundraising events. They may also be referred to other service organizations such as schools,
hospitals, community centres, and government agencies to help with interpretation and translation.
Fill out sign-up form online
West Coast Chocolate Festival
http://www.chocolatefestival.ca/en/contact/volunteers/
Workshops for volunteers start mid-September
Human Resources Manager, Chelsea Reeves at [email protected].
For more volunteering opportunities, please visit the following websites:
Community Volunteer Connections: http://www.volunteerconnections.net/
Go Volunteer: http://govolunteer.ca/cgi-bin/page.cgi?_id=16
North Shore Youth Volunteer Directory:
http://www.nscr.bc.ca/volunteer/youth%20directory/2011%20Youth%20Volunteer%20Directory.pdf
Volunteer BC: http://www.volunteerbc.bc.ca/
Volunteer Burnaby: http://www.volunteerburnaby.ca/