We are currently looking for volunteers for the following positions. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please fill out our application form (click here) and fax to the number on the form.
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1. Explore a Green World program volunteers
The "Explore a green world" program is looking for volunteers to help with the 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.
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
5 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
Care about recycling and the environment
Enjoy working with families, children, and community
Like using creativity with arts and crafts
Want to increase and share knowledge on educational activities to reduce, reuse, and recycle |
| Worksite: |
City of New Westminster; various locations throughout the city of NW such as Parks and Recreation Facilities; play groups; family places; learning centres and more. You can also do this volunteer work from the comfort of your home preparing craft supplies and recyclables needed for the events. |
| Timeframe: |
Flexible. As minimum as 1 hour per week. |
| Hours needed: |
Flexible. The schedules vary according to the programming of the events all year round |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
Flexible. The schedules vary according to the duration of the events all year round. |
| Job Start Date: |
asap |
| Benefits: |
Active participation with diverse multicultural groups and families. Increased knowledge of the importance of recycling and protecting our environment. A better and healthier “Green” environment for everyone.
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| For more information: |
Please contact our New Westminster office at 604.525.9144. Please fax the application form for this posting to 604.524.9455. |
2. Intake Worker
We are looking for a volunteer to answer telephone inquires concerning counselling services and programs, listen to client's needs, provide information and resources, and complete an intake form if the client wishes to access the service.
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
2 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
Some post secondary education. Fluent in English. Have good listening skills, empathy, compassion, flexibility, and an ability to remain calm and grounded. Ability to think systemically. |
| Worksite: |
Kingsway Office |
| Timeframe: |
3 hours per week for one year |
| Hours needed: |
Mondays or Wednesdays; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
One year commitment |
| Job Start Date: |
asap |
| Benefits: |
Gain experience in the social service field. Training provided.
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| For more information: |
Please contact Yvonne Van amerongen at 604.874.2938. Please fax the application form for this posting to 604.874.9898. |
3. Child Minders - Vancouver
We are in need of volunteer child minders to look after children ages 0 – 5 while parents are attending parent education groups on Mondays and Tuesday mornings. We will provide bus tickets to and from the site or $5 honorarium for those who drive to help with fuel costs.
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
4 - 6 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
Experience working with children. A calm and friendly demeanor, ability to engage children, good problem solving skills, reliable.
Criminal Record Check required at no cost to volunteer. |
| Worksite: |
Vancouver Family Preservation & Reunification
3995 Fraser Street, Vancouver |
| Timeframe: |
3.5 hours per week |
| Hours preferred: |
Monday and Tuesday mornings
9am – 12:30pm |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
We are hoping that volunteers will commit to a minimum 3 month time period for consistency with our client families. |
| Job Start Date: |
asap |
| For more information: |
Please contact Kimberly Nikkel at 778-858-0990 |
4. Cooks - Vancouver
We are in need of several volunteers to prepare lunches for parents and children who are attending the Family Day program and parenting education groups. We will provide bus tickets to and from the site or $5 honorarium for those who drive to help with fuel costs. For successful applicants the program will cover the cost for Food Safe Certification.
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
4 - 6 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
Interest in cooking and nutrition. Enjoy meeting new people.
Criminal Record Check required at no cost to volunteer. |
| Worksite: |
Vancouver Family Preservation & Reunification
3995 Fraser Street, Vancouver |
| Timeframe: |
3 hours per week |
| Hours preferred: |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings
10:30am – 1:30pm |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
We are hoping that volunteers will commit to a minimum 3 month time period for consistency with our client families. |
| Job Start Date: |
asap |
| For more information: |
Please contact Kimberly Nikkel at 778-858-0990 |
5. Child Minders - Trauma Services
We are in need of volunteer child minders to help look after children while the parents and/or other family members are attending counselling sessions.
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
1 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
An interest in children, experience caring for children, a calm demeanor, good problem solving skills, reliable. RCMP records check required at no cost to volunteer. |
| Worksite: |
Kingsway Office - 1193 Kingsway (near Inverness0 |
| Timeframe: |
3 hours per week for one year |
| Hours preferred: |
tbd |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
a minimum of three to six months, preferably longer |
| Job Start Date: |
asap |
| For more information: |
Please contact Christina Melnechuk at 604.874.2938. |
6. Special Needs Child/Youth Support Worker - Vancouver
This position will provide support to youth with special needs in a group program that runs every Saturday. Volunteers will work alongside two staff with a group of 8-10 kids or teens with special needs, helping to facilitate socialization and participation in activities at the center and on community outings. The program’s emphasis will be on providing participants with the opportunity to develop new skills in a fun and social manner, while promoting community inclusion.
| Qualifications sought: |
- Experience and interest in working with children and youth
- An interest in learning about different disabilities and how best to support these individuals
- Enthusiastic about creating a fun and positive environment
- Ability to set boundaries and be a good role model
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| Worksite: |
On-site location in Vancouver and community resources located around the lower mainland |
| Timeframe: |
4 hours per week |
| Hours preferred: |
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, or 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
12 month minimum |
| Job Start Date: |
Ongoing |
| Benefits: |
Training provided, future opportunity for paid employment, rewarding experience and excellent experience for your resume
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| For more information: |
Please contact Linda Andrews or Roberto Canas at
at 604-874-2938. |
7. Child Minders - Family Day Program
We are in need of volunteer child minders to help look after children ages 0 - 5 while the parents attend the parent education component of the Family Day Program on Thursdays and Fridays.
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
7 - 8 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
Experience and interest in caring for children from 0-5 years of age. Knowledge of ages and stges of development. Reliable, calm, independant. RCMP records check required. |
| Worksite: |
3995 Fraser Street, Vancouver |
| Timeframe: |
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Thursdays & Fridays |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
a minimum of three to six months, preferably longer |
| Position Start Date: |
asap |
| For more information: |
Please contact Kimberly Nikkel at 778.858.0990 |
8. Child Minders - Healthy Connections
We are in need of volunteer child minders to help look after infants from one month to 30 months for short periods while the mother attends our Healthy Connections program. Mother's appointment lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Typically we schedule up to four mothers per day, beginning at 10:00 am and ending at approximately 4:00 pm.
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
4 - 6 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
An interest in babies, experience caring for babies, a calm demeanor, good health and ability to lift and carry babies, good problem solving skills, reliable. RCMP records check required at no cost to volunteer. |
| Worksite: |
Family Services Kingsway Office - 1193 Kingsway |
| Timeframe: |
6 hours per week |
| Hours preferred: |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
Open ended - babies need continuity, however, and it is to their benefit to be cared for by someone who is familiar to them. The group will span 6 to 8 weeks and will have spaces between sequences. |
| Position Start Date: |
asap |
| For more information: |
Please contact Sarah Kennedy at 604.874.2938 |
9. ESL Assistant
We are in need of a couple of volunteers to assist the ESL teacher in teaching English in the "ESL African Women's Program".
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
2 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
Speaks English fluently |
| Worksite: |
Family Services New Westminster Office - 312 Sixth Street, New West |
| Timeframe: |
September - June |
| Hours preferred: |
Monday and Friday morning from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
Six months |
| Position Start Date: |
asap |
| Benefits: |
Excellent work experience
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| For more information: |
Please contact 604.525.9144 |
10. Child Care Assistant - New Westminster
We are in need of several volunteers to work with child care workers in the Children's Program (children 0-6 yrs) in our New Westminster programs.
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
5 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
Experience working with young children |
| Worksite: |
Various locations in New Westminster |
| Hours preferred: |
ESL African Women's Program - Monday & Friday mornings;
Parenting in Canada - Friday mornings
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| Length of Commitment Sought: |
Six month commitment |
| Position Start Date: |
asap |
| Benefits: |
Excellent work experience
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| For more information: |
Please contact 604.525.9144 |
11. Cooking Helper
To cook with parents in our Community Kitchens Program. Sample activities include: Cooking with parents, sharing recipees, calling parents to inform them of upcoming cooking sessions.
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
3 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
Interest in cooking and nutrition.Enjoys meeting people. |
| Worksite: |
Several locations in New Westminster and Richmond |
| Hours preferred: |
Varied hours (3 hours per session) |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
Six month commitment |
| Position Start Date: |
asap |
| Benefits: |
Excellent work experience
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| For more information: |
Please contact Minoo Javadi at 778.885.5165 |
12. Child Care Assistant - Richmond
We are in need of several volunteers to look after children (under the age of six) while their parents are in the Community Kitchens Program. Sample activities include: Reading stories
| Number of Volunteers needed: |
3 |
| Qualifications Sought: |
Experience working with young children |
| Worksite: |
Several locations in New Westminster and Richmond |
| Hours preferred: |
Varied hours (3 hours per session) |
| Length of Commitment Sought: |
Six month commitment |
| Position Start Date: |
asap |
| Benefits: |
Excellent work experience
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| For more information: |
Please contact Minoo Javadi at 778.885.5165 | |
