Volunteer in British Columbia, Canada

Filter Volunteer Organizations in British Columbia

Sundance Solace Society
31050 Harris Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia

The purpose of Sundance is to provide a holistic environment for families to explore, interact, and communicate with resulting life clarity. Our philosophy is one of finding courage to make mistakes, encouragement, acceptence, allowing voice, empowerment, support, and working with ones strengths.

Keywords: Mental Health · Family Support · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Sundance Solace Society

Sunny Hill Foundation for Children
938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia

Since 1982, BC Children's Hospital Foundation has worked with children, families, caregivers and hundreds of thousands of British Columbians to raise funds to support BC Children's Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the Child & Family Research Institute. BC Children's Hospital Foundation also works with Sunny Hill's Board of Directors to manage the Sunny Hill Foundation for Children.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Sunny Hill Foundation for Children

Sunrise Family Services Society
171 West Esplanade, Suite 102, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Sunrise Family Services Society is a licensed BC adoption agency in Vancouver.

Keywords: Justice and Legal · Adoption

Volunteer Profile of Sunrise Family Services Society

Sunset Community Association
6810 Main St, Vancouver, British Columbia

In 1945, the people of Sunset had a vision to build a new community centre. They started by forming a Community Association with the task of creating a new recreation facility in South Vancouver.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Sunset Community Association

Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society
Gibsons, British Columbia

Our Mission Statement

"To create a Pacific Northwest Botanical Garden that inspires and engages the community in plant appreciation and acts as a catalyst for learning and research about horticulture, conservation and land stewardship."

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society

Sunshine Coast Community Foundation
Box 1343, Sechelt, British Columbia

The Foundation provides stable and sustainable support to charitable organizations on the Sunshine Coast.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Seniors · Family Services · Environment · Education and Literacy · Community Services · Children and Youth · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Sunshine Coast Community Foundation

Sunshine Coast Conservation Association
Sechelt, British Columbia

The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association is a volunteer association representing over thirty local conservation and community groups, plus individual members dedicated to protecting the biodiversity and integrity of our air, water, forests, and marine environments for all time.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Sunshine Coast Conservation Association

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
5511 Shorncliffe Avenue, Rockwood Centre, Sechelt, British Columbia

The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is an annual literary festival that celebrates Canadian writers and books. The festival takes place in the historic Rockwood Gardens in Sechelt, BC. Writers from across the country gather with hundreds of readers for four nights and three days in August.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Sunshine Coast Marine Rescue Society
Halfmoon Bay, Sechelt, British Columbia

The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) includes over 1400 volunteers throughout the coastal waters of British Columbia who offer their time and commitment to actively providing search and rescue services. Called "the unsung heroes in our communities" by past Fisheries and Oceans minister Fred Mifflin, the RCMSAR volunteers have been a part of the Search and Rescue network for 20 years.

Keywords: Search and Rescue · Emergency and Safety

Volunteer Profile of Sunshine Coast Marine Rescue Society

Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives Society
716 Winn Road, Gibsons, British Columbia

The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives is an innovative and community-driven heritage destination located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. We strive to preserve, promote and reflect the unique histories of the region.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives Society

Surrey Community Living Foundation
17687 56A Ave, Surrey, British Columbia

Surrey Association for Community Living is a non-profit organization that provides programs and support services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. With over 50 years of service the Association has strong roots in the community, including well established partnerships with the City of Surrey, Sasamat Outdoor Center and local businesses.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Surrey Community Living Foundation

Surrey Food Bank Society
10732-135 Street, Surrey, British Columbia

As a non-profit, charitable organization, the Surrey Food Bank is able to operate only due to donations of money and food. These donations come from individuals, organizations and corporations as well as various fundraising efforts, such as our Breakfast With the Bank or from third party events run by other organizations. We receive no government funding.

Keywords: Hunger

Volunteer Profile of Surrey Food Bank Society

Surrey Hospice Society
13857 68th Ave, Surrey, British Columbia

As a volunteer based, non-profit organization rooted in the Surrey community and branching out to those in need, we provide social, emotional, and spiritual support for individuals and their loved ones as they face a life-ending experience. We provide ongoing grief support programs for children, teens and adults.

Keywords: Hospice and Palliative Care · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Surrey Hospice Society

Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation
13750 96th Ave, Surrey, British Columbia

At Surrey Hospital & Outpatient Centre Foundation, we raise funds to champion exceptional care for families living south of the Fraser. Formerly Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation, we recently changed our name to reflect our support for both the hospital and the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation

Surrey Public Library
13742-72nd Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia

The Library Board is responsible for the delivery of library services and programs, setting strategic priorities, developing policies, and presenting the budget to City Council.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Surrey Public Library

Surrey Women's Centre Society
10075 136A Street, Surrey, British Columbia

Surrey Women's Centre offers a wide range of Crisis, Court and Counselling services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other forms of family violence. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to ensure that women and girls have support when they need it

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Surrey Women's Centre Society

Surrey-North Delta Meals on Wheels
13352 Old Yale Rd., Suite 233, Surrey, British Columbia

Surrey/North Delta Meals on Wheels (SNDMOW) is a volunteer community service that delivers hot, nutritious meals to recipients' homes between 11:00am and 1:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Keywords: Hunger

Volunteer Profile of Surrey-North Delta Meals on Wheels

Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services
303-3995 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia

Surrounded by Cedar is one of twenty three delegated aboriginal agencies in the Province of British Columbia and one of three urban agencies. As a Delegated Aboriginal Agency, Surrounded by Cedar is governed by the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) and the Aboriginal Operational Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI).

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Family Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services

Survival Research Institute of Canada
Victoria, British Columbia

The primary purpose of the Survival Research Institute of Canada (SRIC) is to investigate whether some part of human consciousness or personality survives physical death and whether that surviving "spirit" is able to communicate with the living.

Keywords: Religion

Volunteer Profile of Survival Research Institute of Canada

Sustainable Environment Network Society
3300-37 Ave, Vernon, British Columbia

SENS has been active in B.C. for over 35 years, beginning as a volunteer group in 1971 when we initiated a glass recycling pilot study. In 1982, we became a registered society under the name "The North Okanagan Recycling Society". Later we changed our name to "North Okanagan Waste Stewardship Society", because residents confused NORS with NORD, the North Okanagan Regional District. The name change to "Sustainable Environment Network Society" reflects our broader range of activities promoting environmental care. SENS' purpose is to advocate solutions to environmental problems and provide a healthy, sustainable future for our community.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Sustainable Environment Network Society

Sustainable Youth Canada
8238 Cartier St., Vancouver, British Columbia

Sustainable Youth Canada (SYC) is a youth-led, federally registered non-profit with chapters established in various regions from sea to sea, uniting high school and university students to take action for a more sustainable future.

Keywords: Environment · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Sustainable Youth Canada

Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake, Victoria, British Columbia

Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is working toward being a leader in the stewardship of functioning & diverse ecosystems and an urban refuge that provides opportunities to bring people and nature together

Keywords: Wildlife · Sports and Recreation · Rescue and Adoption · Environment · Education and Literacy · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary

Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society
8853 Selkirk St, Vancouver, British Columbia

In view of the influx of new immigrants from Taiwan to Canada, around 40 Taiwanese Canadians in Vancouver established the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society (TCCS) in 1991. Besides providing various settlement services hoping to help new-comers enjoy a smooth transition in this new land they have chosen, a part of the mandate of the TCCS is for the Taiwanese here to know more about our own Taiwanese culture as well as to promote the exchange between the Taiwanese and Canadian cultures.

Keywords: Cultural Centres · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society

Take A Hike, Youth at Risk Foundation
1183 Melville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

Take a Hike is a full-time alternative education program that engages at-risk youth through a unique combination of adventure-based learning, academics, therapy, and community involvement. Take a Hike empowers at-risk youth with the tools to forge their own path and achieve success in school and in their lives.

Keywords: Children and Youth · Camps

Volunteer Profile of Take A Hike, Youth at Risk Foundation

TB Vets Charitable Foundation
4050 Graveley Street, Burnaby, British Columbia

For seventy years the mission of TB Vets has been and will continue to be helping British Columbians with respiratory illness lead healthy and productive lives.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of TB Vets Charitable Foundation

Teachers Without Borders Canada
1541 Mahon Ave, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Teachers are the largest professionally trained group in the world - the key local catalysts of change and hope.

Teachers Without Borders connects teachers to information and each other in order to bring about social change-worldwide.

Keywords: International · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Teachers Without Borders Canada

Terrace Big Brothers and Big Sisters Society
3219 Eby St, Suite 100, Terrace, British Columbia

TDCSS is a non-profit registered charitable society that is governed by a volunteer board of directors. TDCSS is an association of people committed to the social, economic and environmental well being of all citizens of Northwestern British Columbia.

Keywords: Crisis Support · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Terrace Big Brothers and Big Sisters Society

The Army Cadet League of Canada, British Columbia Branch
4050 4th Ave W, Vancouver, British Columbia

This is the main source of the most up to date information concerning BC Branch support of the Army Cadet Program. Our site is focused on helping Sponsors, Sponsoring Committees, Parents, Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC), Civilian Instructors (CI's), Volunteers, Cadets and community supporters, perfect the delivery of their contribution of support to the Army Cadet Program team.

Keywords: Military · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Army Cadet League of Canada, British Columbia Branch

The Arthritis Society
La Societe D'arthrite
Branch: BC & Yukon Division
645 West 7th Ave, Suite 200, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Arthritis Society is dedicated to a vision of living well while creating a future without arthritis. The Society is Canada's principal health charity providing education, programs and support to the over 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of The Arthritis Society

The Arts Council of New Westminster
Queen's Park, New Westminster, British Columbia

Founded in 1967, the Arts Council of New Westminster is an umbrella organization with numerous member groups and individual members, who all share an interest in various artistic endeavors, from the visual and performing arts to the literary arts and community activities.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of The Arts Council of New Westminster

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia
4010 Regent St, Suite 200, Burnaby, British Columbia

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia is the licensing and regulatory body responsible for BC's professional engineers and geoscientists. The association is charged with protecting public safety in BC by setting and maintaining high standards of professional practice and ethical conduct for its members and licensees.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

The Bateman Foundation
470 Belleville Street, 4th Floor, Victoria, British Columbia

Robert Bateman, a living legend, strides the world of art and nature.
This exhibition unleashes the full scope of his work from the largest original painting to the smallest drawing. Crossing the years and continents, visitors will explore the life of this iconic artist from his childhood to his latest masterpiece.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Arts and Culture · Art Centres

Volunteer Profile of The Bateman Foundation

The Belfry Theatre Society
1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia

As a professional adult theatre company, we are dedicated to producing contemporary plays, with an emphasis on Canadian work, and to promoting artistic, cultural, and educational events in the Greater Victoria Region.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Belfry Theatre Society

The Bill Miner Society for Cultural Advancement
4886 Salmon River Road, Armstrong, British Columbia

Caravan Farm Theatre is a professional outdoor theatre company based on an 80 acre farm, 11Km NW of Armstrong BC.

Hailed as a national treasure, Caravan Farm Theatre is one of Canada's premiere professional outdoor theatre companies, and has been entertaining audiences young and old, from near and far, since 1978.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Bill Miner Society for Cultural Advancement

The Board of Education of School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes
153 E. Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, British Columbia

School District 91 of British Columbia, comprising 21 schools in the Nechako Lakes area, including Fort St. james, Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, Grassy Plains, Burns Lake, Granisle and Vanderhoof

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Board of Education of School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes

The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 49 Central Coast
Hagensborg, British Columbia

Our board of education is committed to providing high quality leadership and personnel to provide students with equal opportunities for career choices and to assist them in developing social responsibility and acquiring the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 49 Central Coast

The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 61 Greater Victoria
556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, British Columbia

The Greater Victoria School District is proud to provide quality education for approximately 19,000 students in 27 Elementary Schools, 10 Middle Schools, and 7 Secondary Schools. Each year, over 650 adult learners register with our Continuing Education Program . Our District also offers a variety of Programs of Choice and two Elementary Schools of Choice.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 61 Greater Victoria

The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 85 Vancouver Island North
6975 Rupert Street, Port Hardy, British Columbia

Education in BC is a shared responsibility between the Province and local School Districts. Publicly elected school trustees ensure that the local community has a strong voice in the education of its children.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 85 Vancouver Island North

The Bowen Island Arts Council
Bowen Island, British Columbia

Arts are integral to the fabric of our community. For more than 25 years, the Bowen Island Arts Council, or BIAC as we are known, has been dedicated to representing and coordinating the creative efforts and programs of all cultural groups. BIAC strives to stimulate the development of arts and cultural projects and activities that result in social and economic benefits for the entire community. BIAC also fosters an interest and pride in the cultural heritage and history of Bowen Island.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of The Bowen Island Arts Council

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society
1829 Chandler Street, Kelowna, British Columbia

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society, a non-profit, charitable organization, has been developing and providing innovative and quality programming for children, youth and families in the Central Okanagan of British Columbia since 1969.

Keywords: Family Support · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society

The British Columbia Neurofibromatosis Foundation
Victoria, British Columbia

The British Columbia Neurofibromatosis Foundation (BCNF) is a registered, non-profit, charitable organization. It was established in 1984 to respond to the needs of individuals with neurofibromatosis (NF), their families, related health care professionals and other interested community members.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of The British Columbia Neurofibromatosis Foundation

The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation
201 Kicking Horse Ave, Field, British Columbia

The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation was established in 1993 to interpret and educate the Burgess Shale to the world. The Foundation has built strong partnerships with schools, universities, institutions and organizations locally, nationally and from around the world to promote the development of earth science education programs.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation

The Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome
Vancouver, British Columbia

The Canadian Association of Williams Syndrome (CAWS) was founded by a group of parents in 1984. We are a national federation of the provinces of Canada that provide support to William syndrome individuals and their families. Our registered non-profit society consists of 350 families and continues to grow as awareness is increased and information is shared. CAWS is often support for other Williams Syndrome Associations and their families around the world and vice versa.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of The Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome

The Canadian Network for International Surgery
1985 W Broadway, Suite 105, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Canadian Network for International Surgery (CNIS) is a Canadian registered charity with an incredible history. For almost 20 years, CNIS has been teaching lifesaving surgical, obstetrical and nursing skills in sub-Saharan Africa. The current focus of our programs is on maternal health in rural communities -providing women, particularly expecting mothers with access to better healthcare. To date, over 25,000 African healthcare workers have been educated in lifesaving skills, preparing them to work in rural communities.

Keywords: International · Health

Volunteer Profile of The Canadian Network for International Surgery

The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research
855 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia

We're committed to improving the lives of people with GI and liver conditions, supporting research, advocating for appropriate patient access to healthcare, and promoting gastrointestinal and liver health.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research

The Canadian World Parrot Trust
4377 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, British Columbia

The World Parrot Trust (WPT) has brought together global wildlife conservation and welfare experts to direct and implement effective programs to protect parrots. Our approach is rooted in science, and is based on decades of first hand experience in the field as well as a deep knowledge of companion parrot husbandry and care.

Keywords: Animals

Volunteer Profile of The Canadian World Parrot Trust

The Capitol Theatre Restoration Society
421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia

With every Season Series we are thrilled to present a new selection of professional touring artists spanning a range of artistic genres. The Capitol Theatre features the best in live theatre, classical ballet and contemporary dance theatre, classical and contemporary music, comedy and a variety of other performances. Our highly successful Capitol Kids Series continues annually with up to six performances for youth and families. In keeping with our philosophy of presenting affordable, diverse, high quality entertainment we offer great discounts for Season Packages.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Capitol Theatre Restoration Society

The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre Society
486 South Birch, 100 Mile House, British Columbia

The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre is a non-profit society governed by a Board of Directors. The society was incorporated in 1988 and has served families and individuals in the 100 Mile House area continuously since that time.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre Society

The Cascadia Society for Social Working
351 19th St W, North Vancouver, British Columbia

The Cascadia Society for Social Working contributes to society by creating opportunities for people of all abilities to fulfill their potential through living, learning and working in community.

Keywords: Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Cascadia Society for Social Working

The Child Development Centre of Prince George and District
1687 Strathcona Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia

The Child Development Centre (CDC) is one of the largest and longest serving child development charities in the province (CRA reg. #118848696RR0001). We help children in Prince George and surrounding communities prepare for greater success when they enter school and beyond. We assist children with their social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and communication skills. Many of our services are for children with special needs or developmental delays. However, our daycare classes are open to children of all abilities.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Child Development Centre of Prince George and District

Volunteer in Canada by Province