Information about Disability Organizations in British Columbia offering volunteer opportunities. You can also view fewer results of Disability Organizations by selecting a specific location in British Columbia or expand your results by changing the province from the menu to the right.
Organizations that deal with disabled people are in this category. This includes various age groups such as children or seniors, and usually involves assisting with a degree of independence for the disabled person.
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Errington Therapeutic Riding Association
7581 Harby Rd West, Lantzville, British Columbia V0R2H0
We provide therapeutic riding lessons for the mentally and physically disabled.
Keywords: Sports and Recreation
· Disabled
· Animals
Volunteer Profile of Errington Therapeutic Riding Association
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Gibsons Family Network
532 Spyglass Pl, Gibsons, British Columbia V0N1V9
Gibsons Family Network (GFN) is a non-profit charitable organization with a vision of helping people with disabilities to find meaningful, integrated employment and support within our community.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Gibsons Family Network
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InterFit integrated fitness society
2820 Bushnell Place, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J2Y8
InterFit is an NPO of volunteers fundraising to purchase adapted equipment and then provide access and assistance for people with physical disabilities to the beautiful outdoors.
Keywords: Sports and Recreation
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of InterFit integrated fitness society
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Kamloops Society for Community Living
521 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia V2C2G8
The Kamloops Society for Community Living (KSCL) is a registered nonprofit organization formed in 1956 by a group of concerned parents who wanted an alternative for their children, at a time when children with developmental disabilities were excluded from the regular school system.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Kamloops Society for Community Living
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L Arche Greater Vancouver
7401 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5J3V6
L'Arche Greater Vancouver is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating homes and day programs in which people with and without developmental disabilities live, work and discover faith together.
Keywords: Seniors
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of L Arche Greater Vancouver
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Learning Disabilities Association of British Columbia South Vancouver Island Chapter
1524 Fort St, Victoria, British Columbia V8S5J2
The Learning Disabilities Association of BC - South Vancouver Island Chapter (LDA-SVI) is a not-for-profit organization that educates, supports and advocates for children and youth with Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Disorders and their families.
Keywords: Education and Literacy
· Disabled
· Children and Youth
Volunteer Profile of Learning Disabilities Association of British Columbia South Vancouver Island Chapter
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Neil Squire Society
2250 Boundary Road, Suite 220, Burnaby, British Columbia V5M3Z3
The Neil Squire Society is the only national not-for-profit organization in Canada that has for over twenty-five years empowered Canadians with physical disabilities
Keywords: Independence
· Employment and Careers
· Education and Literacy
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Neil Squire Society
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Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre Assocation
1440 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H1M8
The Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization and was incorporated in 1995 as the Representation Agreement Resource Centre (RARC).
Keywords: Seniors
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre Assocation
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North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association
12471 254th Street, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V4R1V4
We provide therapeutic horse back riding lessons to disabled adults & children.
Keywords: Sports and Recreation
· Disabled
· Animals
Volunteer Profile of North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association
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North Shore Connexions Society
1070 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7P1M3
North Shore ConneXions Society (ConneXions) began in 1956 when a group of parents came together to advocate for better social and educational services for their children with special needs. We have been dedicated to doing just that for more than 50 years.
Keywords: Disabled
· Children and Youth
Volunteer Profile of North Shore Connexions Society
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Opportunities for the Disabled
Branch: National Head Office
4538 Kingsway, Suite 319, Burnaby, British Columbia V5H2B1
Registered charity assisting physically challenged individuals to live more fulfilling and independent lives.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Opportunities for the Disabled
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ORW Opportunities Through Rehabilitation and Work Society
17355-27A Ave, Surrey, British Columbia V3S0E9
ORW is a non-profit, independently funded resource base, serving organizations, business and government involved in the employment of persons with disabilities. The organization provides consultation services and collects and distributes employment related information and material. Specifically ORW seeks out new and innovative approaches to increasing the employment of people with disabilities.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of ORW Opportunities Through Rehabilitation and Work Society
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Pathways Abilities Society
555 Fuller Ave, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y7W8
The Society believes that the family unit, in its varying forms, is the basic building block of society and actively supports the family's efforts to meet the needs of its members.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Pathways Abilities Society
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Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association
4356 Myrtle Road, Powell River, British Columbia V8A4Z2
The Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association was founded as a non-profit society in 1992. Our primary objective is to provide therapy on horseback to children and adults with physical, mental, psychological, social and learning disabilities. The motivating belief is that therapy through horseback riding is one of the more progressive forms of therapy, offering empowerment and inspiring self-confidence, a sense of responsibility and teamwork.
Keywords: Sports and Recreation
· Disabled
· Animals
Volunteer Profile of Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association
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Residences for Independent Living Society
Branch: Steveston Residence
21 - 11119 No. 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia V7E1S6
The Residences for Independent Living Society was started in 1969 by a group of concerned parents of young adults with disabilities. Their goal was to provide a home-like care environment for young adults to live away from their parents and have the support they needed to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Keywords: Independence
· Housing
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Residences for Independent Living Society
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Residences for Independent Living Society
Branch: False Creek Residence
1167 Forge Walk, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H3R1
The Residences for Independent Living Society was started in 1969 by a group of concerned parents of young adults with disabilities. Their goal was to provide a home-like care environment for young adults to live away from their parents and have the support they needed to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Keywords: Independence
· Housing
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Residences for Independent Living Society
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Richmond Centre for Disability
5671 No 3 Rd, Suite 100, Richmond, British Columbia V6X2C7
The Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is not-for-profit, disability-led and community-based, providing service to entire communities on disability issues. Our Charitable Organization Number is 88832 8432 RR0001.
Keywords: Independence
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Richmond Centre for Disability
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon
1917 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J1M7
The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon takes over 6500 runners from UBC to Stanley Park, helping these runners raise money for over 70 local charities.
Keywords: Sports and Recreation
· Health and Medicine
· Environment
· Disorders
· Disabled
· Children and Youth
· Cancer
· Animals
· Alzheimer
· AIDS
Volunteer Profile of Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon
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Shekinah Homes Society
2024 Belmont Ave., Victoria, British Columbia V8R3Z6
Shekinah Homes Society was formerly a L'Arche community and is located in beautiful Victoria, BC. We have been providing support to our core members (adults with developmental and often physical disabilities) for over 35 years.
Keywords: Disabled
· Advocacy and Human Rights
Volunteer Profile of Shekinah Homes Society
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Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports
8045 Aspen Rd, Vernon, British Columbia V1B3M9
SSASS teaches and assists persons with disabilities to ski and snowboard at Silver Star Mountain Resort near Vernon, British Columbia. SSASS is entirely volunteer-run and offers a variety of programs for local and regional students, school students, visitors from around the world and students who are interested in advanced snowsport and racing techniques.
Keywords: Sports and Recreation
· Disabled
Volunteer Profile of Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports
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