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If you share our passion for advancing gender equity and want to be a part of a supportive, dedicated organization, while supporting women and families across Metro Vancouver, come volunteer with us!

As an equity-seeking organization, the YWCA Metro Vancouver values its diverse workplace and is committed to fostering a community of inclusion and belonging. Increasing representation within our organization's volunteer base is a priority and we are taking significant and meaningful steps towards achieving this goal. Women, people with disabilities, and Black, Indigenous, racialized and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

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Individual Volunteering

Whether you’re teaching yoga, mentoring youth or helping us fundraise, there are many ways to make an impact.

Corporate and Group Volunteering

From tending to our Rooftop Garden to preparing meals for families, corporate volunteers strengthen their teams while giving back to the community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Gardener

YWCA housing communities provide safe and affordable homes for single women and their dependent children. Residents have access to other YWCA programs and services, and a foundation to move towards health, well-being and economic stability. Semlin Gardens, located near the Commercial Skytrain Station, is home to 28 single-mother led families.

Our Community Development Coordinator is looking for one or two knowledgeable gardeners to help the residents maintain the community gardens recently installed on the grounds. Tasks would include:

Learn more YWCA Semlin Gardens Date Flexible according to availability Time Flexible according to availability Individual Volunteering

PowerUp Business Mentor

Are you a dynamic business leader, a professional within an industry sector, and/or a successful entrepreneur with a passion for empowering women entrepreneurs? YWCA Metro Vancouver’s 10-week PowerUp Ready entrepreneurship training program is seeking Business Mentors to make a lasting impact on aspiring female business owners. As a mentor, you will provide invaluable guidance, support, and expertise to women navigating the exciting journey of starting or growing their businesses.

Learn more This is a remote position, connecting with participants via preferred online platform as per requested (typically 1-2x per cohort) Date 1 - 2 times during each cohort (September-November, January-March) Time As determined between Mentor and Mentee Individual Volunteering

Childcare Kitchen Volunteer

Crabtree Corner houses many services under one roof, from transitional housing for expecting and new mothers in recovery to child care, parenting programs, a community kitchen and programs for self-identified women who have experienced abuse. Staff and volunteers meet people where they are at with support, resources, programs and referrals.

Learn more YWCA Crabtree Corner Early Learning & Care, 533 East Hastings Date Weekdays, 2 shifts per week if possible. We are asking for a minimum of a 3-month commitment, as it takes time for the children to grow comfortable around new adults. Time 9:00am-1:00pm Individual Volunteering

Childcare Volunteer Handyperson

YWCA Metro Vancouver operates four childcares in the Lower Mainland, two of which are looking for volunteers to assist with general fix ups and maintenance tasks, as well as to support when deliveries of supplies arrive.

Learn more YWCA Citygate Early Learning & Care (1192 Quebec Street) and YWCA Emma’s Early Learning & Care (3839 Carolina Street) Date Volunteers would be contacted a day or two ahead of time when tasks arise, or when deliveries are scheduled. We would anticipate two or three shifts a month of 3-4 hours. Time On call during weekday hours of operation. Individual Volunteering

Engage Mentorship Hub Mentor

The Engage Mentorship Hub is a resource for YWCA Employment Program alumni to connect with mentors from a variety of industries, to expand their professional network, access knowledge & guidance, and learn about career paths and employment opportunities.

Learn more 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, or remotely Date Flexible, according to needs and availability Time Flexible, according to needs and availability Individual Volunteering

Indigenous Mentor Circle

Are you a self-identified Indigenous woman or gender-diverse person*? Our talking circle is seeking peer mentors!

Learn more YWCA Program Centre | 535 Hornby St - 4th floor, Vancouver & online via Zoom Date Every 3rd Sunday Time 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Individual Volunteering

Host a Community Breakfast - Wednesdays

Providing a meal through YWCA Crabtree Corner Community kitchen is an amazing way to really see the impact of your time and generosity for our clients living in the downtown east side. Under the supervision of our YWCA kitchen staff, your team will prepare a healthy, fulfilling breakfast served in-person to approximately 80-100 members of our community who come to us daily for food and support.

Learn more 533 East Hastings Street Role of Volunteers Food preparation, serving and clean up Number of Volunteers 6-8 Date Wednesdays Time 8:00am-10:30am Corporate and Group Volunteering

Kitchen and Childminding Volunteer

YWCA Crabtree Corner Housing is a transitional program, with supports for pregnant and parenting women in recovery, based on a harm reduction model.

We are seeking 2-3 volunteers to assist in their weekly residence gathering. With supervision, volunteers would help the housing staff to:

• Prepare a meal in the Crabtree Kitchen
• Serve the residents and assist in clean up
• Help with childcare, as needed, while the mothers meet.

Learn more Crabtree Corner Housing, 533 East Hastings Street, Vancouver Date Thursdays Time 3:30pm - 6:30pm Individual Volunteering

YWCA Youth Education Guide to High School In-Person Facilitators

The YWCA Metro Vancouver will be running after-school programs this fall to support Grade 7 students in their transition to high school. A team of staff and volunteers deliver pre-planned curriculum on topics such as healthy living, social media, friendship, peer pressure, bullying, and mindsets to a group of 15-20 Grade 7 students.

Learn more elementary or secondary school in Surrey, Burnaby or Vancouver Role of Volunteers Facilitator Number of Volunteers 80-100 Date October to December Time M-F, 2:30-5:30pm (please note times vary at different locations) Individual Volunteering

Mentoring, Hosting Workshops, Workplace Visits

YWCA Metro Vancouver offers several unique employment programs that provide opportunities for volunteers to share their skills and experience through mentoring, hosting workshops, mock interviews, etc.

Learn more Metro Vancouver Date Ongoing Time Flexible Corporate and Group Volunteering

Create and Deliver Self-Care Kits for Women in Need

Create self-care kits for women experiencing homelessness, substance use issues, poverty, violence, poor health or other challenges in the Downtown Eastside. Self Care Kits are distributed daily at YWCA Crabtree Corner.

With your co-workers, friends or family assemble items from the list below in clear plastic bags and deliver them to Crabtree Corner. You are welcome to add other items that you think may be useful.

Learn more YWCA Crabtree Corner, 533 East Hastings Street Date Ongoing Time Flexible Corporate and Group Volunteering

Create and Deliver House Warming Baskets for Families

Many of the families that move into YWCA second-stage transition housing arrive with nothing but their clothing. Second-stage housing is where women can begin to rebuild their lives away from an abusive partner.

The YWCA provides furnished apartments, emotional support, information and referrals, safety planning and court accompaniment. Your group can help this difficult transition by purchasing and assembling House Warming Baskets for families when they first arrive.

Learn more Lower Mainland Date Ongoing Time Flexible Corporate and Group Volunteering

Didn't see a position that interests you?

If you haven't found an opportunity that is suitable for you or your company, please contact us.

With more than 75 programs and services across Metro Vancouver, we would love to find a fit for your skills and interests!

Contact us What Our Volunteers Say about their experiences

Being a high school mentor stretched me to look at things from a different perspective and become more empathetic.

Dina Lu High School Mentorship Mentor

A great opportunity to support women and their careers. I thoroughly enjoyed and learned through the experience.

Meena Das Tech Connect Mentor

I really enjoy volunteering with the YWCA Youth programs. I love the enthusiasm the kids show up with each week, I wish I had this opportunity when I was in Grade 7.

Keaton Farquhar Youth Programs Volunteer

I love to volunteer because it allows me to give back in a selfless way in hopes to create change.

Raveena Khella Youth Programs Volunteer

What I liked the most about being a volunteer with the YWCA is that I was able to give back to the program that has helped me back in Grade 7.

Sonya Youth Programs Volunteer

Volunteering with the YWCA is a great way to give back to the community and is extremely rewarding.

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