How You Can Help

Volunteer

Join our network of YWCA volunteers to advance gender equality and support local women and families.

With more than 60 programs and services across Metro Vancouver, we’ll be sure to find a fit for your skills and interests.

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.

Please contact Zoё Stronge at zstronge@ywcavan.org if you haven't found an opportunity that is suitable for you or your company.

Volunteer Opportunities

Indigenous Mentors

Are you a young Indigenous woman interested in creating a supportive community with other Indigenous women and girls*?

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Online

Date

November 2022 - June 2023

Time

2-5hrs per month (flexible)

On Call Childminders Needed

Childminders are regularly needed throughout the YWCA to enable our program participants and members of our Housing Communities to be able to attend meetings, sessions and workshops. We are working to develop a list of potential Childminders that could be contacted when needed.

You would be asked to assist with watching and entertaining small groups of children of various ages on an as needed basis in your area, according to your availability and interest.

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Many Locations throughout the Lower Mainland - including Arbutus Ridge, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Surrey, Langley

Date

On Call

Time

On Call

Activity Facilitator

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. They are located across Metro Vancouver.

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Many different locations throughout the Lower Mainland, including Arbutus Ridge, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Surrey, Langley

Role of Volunteers

Group Facilitators or Activity Coordinators in multiple areas of interest. Regular or One-Time volunteers appreciated.

Date

Open to Volunteer Availability

Time

Open to Volunteer Availability

Gardening /Yard Maintenance at YWCA Como Lake Gardens

YWCA Como Lake Gardens provides affordable housing for single mothers and their children in Coquitlam.

We are looking for volunteers who can help to beautify our shared gardens.

Tasks Include:
Garbage pickup, weeding, trimming bushes, beautify the space (e.g. remove dead ornamental grass leaves, pressure wash stonework), prep soil/sow grass seed on bare patches, plant bulbs in front planter areas

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Como Lake Gardens

Role of Volunteers

Garbage pickup, weeding, trimming bushes, beautify the space (e.g. remove dead ornamental grass leaves, pressure wash stonework), prep soil/sow grass seed on bare patches, plant bulbs in front planter areas

Number of Volunteers

As available (4 or more due to volume of work)

Date

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday preferred, however can schedule Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun daytime with advance notice

Time

Anytime between 8:30am and 5:00pm

Didn't see a position that interests you?

We may be able to fit you somewhere else!

Contact your program of interest directly. Depending on the program's needs, we may tailor a position exclusively for you!

What Our Volunteers Say about their experiences

High School Mentorship Mentor

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

Dina Lu

Tech Connect Mentor

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

Meena Das

Youth Programs Volunteer

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.