Earthwise Agassiz is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a nature-based community resource for organic farming and environmental restoration. Our site encompasses 58 acres of sustainable farming, riparian trails, wetlands and old-growth forest ecosystems. We are looking to provide opportunities for more volunteers to join us Description of volunteer opportunity: At Earthwise Agassiz, volunteers have the [...]
The Safe Haven could not exist without our wonderful volunteers who are our most valuable asset. We are always looking for enthusiastic, reliable people to help with our cat care. If you can spare an hour or two (or more!) every week to assist, the kitties would love to see you! Our biggest need is [...]
Volunteers with ESS provide support to the wellbeing of evacuees when disaster happens. Volunteers receive extensive training on the delivery of short term supports. Call for support can happen at any time of day or night and in any season. In addition to response to an emergency or disaster, our volunteers support the Abbotsford [...]
Human Services Career Enrichment Program (HSCEP) Volunteering Opportunity: What? HSCEP is a school-based program offered in Chilliwack and involves three community partners – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley, UFV, and the Chilliwack School District. It was designed to create and inspire connections within the social service community for high school students in gr 10 [...]
About NatureKids BC NatureKids BC is a registered charity that helps children (aged 5-12) and their families get outdoors to explore, play, learn about and take action for nature. We do this through an award-winning network of nature clubs across BC. Together with our volunteer club leaders, nature mentors and donors, we share a vision [...]
Providence Health Care (Non-profit), BC Office of Seniors Advocate There are over 29,000 seniors living in 294 publicly subsidized care homes in BC. Of that, 2000+ seniors live within long term care in the Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Hope. Every one of them will be approached to participate in an in-person interview conducted [...]
Make all the difference and join Canada’s Lifeline! Whether it’s supporting donors throughout the donation process, recruiting new donors, or raising awareness about the importance of our lifesaving programs; our volunteers are a vital link in Canada’s Lifeline. We are looking for volunteers to join our new team at the Plasma Donor Centre opening soon [...]
Caregiver Support Mentor with Abbotsford Association for Healthy Aging Role: the volunteer supports and assists caregivers to fulfill their roles caring for their loved ones as well as maintaining their own self-care. The volunteers will ideally be experienced caregivers (current or former), but we welcome empathetic people, interested in active listening. The mentors will share [...]
Friendly Visitor (in-person) Abbotsford Association for Healthy Aging Role: To provide a listening ear and friendly support to isolated/lonely seniors that are living in Abbotsford. 2. To provide opportunities for senior adults to contribute to the community in a meaningful way. 3. To create connections between individuals, resources, and community. Duties and Responsibilities: Volunteers will [...]
Driver for Seniors Programs in Abbotsford Role: To provide transportation for seniors to and from social activities with the Abbotsford Association for Healthy Aging. Duties: Arrive at client’s home, in Abbotsford, as scheduled, in agency vehicle. Enter clients' homes, if needed, to give necessary mobility assistance from home to vehicle. Engage in conversation with client. [...]