Vedder River Art Walk
2020-08-23 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
The Chilliwack Community Arts Council is seeking volunteers for this quickly approaching, exciting, socially distanced, free, outdoor event for the whole family. The public is invited to stroll, bike or run along the Vedder River and discover local artists, musicians and performers stationed along various locations on the Vedder River Rotary Trail.
Volunteer shifts are now being filled to assist in the production of the inaugural “Vedder River Art Walk”, produced by the Chilliwack Arts Council with support from The City of Chilliwack and in conjunction with The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce.

Date & Time: Sunday August 23rd, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Volunteers are needed for 2-3 hour shifts for the following casual duties:

Greeting and orienting the public to the event;
Stocking sanitization stations, maintaining general cleanliness;
Aiding in maintaining of social distancing guidelines;
Help artists and performers with set-up and takedown;
Offering general information and assistance to the public;
Wayfinding and providing directions.

Narratives, maps and other general information will be provided to assist with all of the above.
To sign-up for this volunteer event, please contact office@chilliwackartscouncil.com, or send a text to 604-999-9194.

Parent Support Society - Volunteer Facilitators Training
2020-09-21 - 2020-10-05 | BC

Chilliwack Division of Family Practice and Fraser Health - Mass Immunization Clinics.
2020-11-02 - 2020-11-10 | Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 4A7, Canada
In order to increase Chilliwack’s capacity to administer flu vaccines, the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice and Fraser Health is partnering to provide a mass immunization clinics. We are thankful to the City of Chilliwack and Chilliwack Heritage Park in supporting these clinics. These clinics will be available by pre-booking appointments (link forthcoming) and will be publicized the week of Oct 26.

Description of volunteer opportunity: We and are looking for individuals to support the site including set-up and clean-up, providing and collecting information from patients, and supporting patient navigation through the site. We would provide any PPE, hand sanitizers, etc. that is required and strict physical distancing and enhanced cleaning will be in place.

Qualifications: We are looking for people that are comfortable with working around people with physical distancing in place, have a sense of situational awareness, and willing to interact with members of the community. You will receive an information package prior to starting and training the day of.

Commitment: Volunteers are wanted that are able to commit for 4hrs or 8hrs (exception Nov 2nd is 5hrs). There will be food and hot drinks for volunteers on site, with a small thank you gift as a token of our appreciation for help in making this mass immunization clinic possible.

Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4A7).

November 2nd 8:30am-1:30pm (municipal staff, first responders, and healthcare providers) ***please note this is a 5hr shift
November 3rd 8am-4pm – 4 or 8hr shift available
November 4th 8am-4pm – 4 or 8hr shift available
November 9th noon -8pm – 4 or 8hr shift available
November 10th 8am-4pm – 4 or 8hr shift available

Benefits to Volunteering:

Socialize and meet new people.
Actively engaging the community.
Supporting community to increase capacity for flu immunizations

Contact Information:
Please response to Tracey Arsenault with the date(s) and time(s) you would be available to volunteer.
Email: tarsenault@divisionsbc.ca

Mission Community Services - Christmas Bureau Toy Shop & Mission Food Centre
2020-11-02 - 2020-12-19 | Mission Community Services Society, 33179 2 Avenue, Mission, BC, V2V 1J9, Canada
We are in need of lots of volunteers to help out at our Christmas Bureau Toy Shop & Mission Food Centre starting Nov 2-Dec 19.
Christmas Bureau Featured Activities
Qualifications: Volunteers must complete a Criminal Record Check and be 18+ to volunteer. (If you are 14-18 years old, and want to volunteer, please apply and have your parent/legal guardian complete the volunteer waiver)
Join us! We’re looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks from sorting, decorating, stocking the Toy Shop, packing and helping families with their toy gift bags and food hampers, helping with registration, and more!

At the Mission Food Centre, volunteers will help with a variety of tasks from sorting produce and food donations, to creating nutritional food hampers, to breaking down cardboard boxes and general clean-up. Food Hampers will be created and given to families and seniors this Christmas.
Volunteers assist in every setup aspect of Christmas Distribution: receiving donations, organizing toys & games, decorating, sorting gifts, helping parents pick-up toy gift bags for their children, etc.

Time Commitment: 5 hours – visit Christmas Bureau Featured Activities to view the shifts. If you are unable to stay the complete 5 hours, please let us know and we will adjust your shift! This is a recurring commitment to fulfill an immediate need. You may sign up for one or more shifts.
Your health and safety are important to us!
Maintain physical distancing by keeping a minimum 2-meter distance between you and any other person not in your immediate family. We will have safety protocols in place to protect all our volunteers, clients, and MCSS staff by following all the Work Safe and Public Health standards.
Volunteers, staff, and clients are asked to respect the social distancing protocol. Sanitization stations will be available throughout the building and you will be provided a mask (optional: you may use your own mask).
For more information, please call 604-826-3634 or email info@missionmcss.com

Salvation Army (Abbotsford & Mission) - Red Kettle Volunteers
2020-12-01 - 2020-12-24 | BC

National Volunteer Week 2021
2021-04-18 - 2021-04-24 | BC
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose.
#VolunteersBringChange
#NVW2021

CNHPS - ZOOM Neighbourhood Connector Workshop
2021-04-19 - 2021-04-22 | BC

Chilliwack Community Services - Tour de Chilliwack Family Bike Event
2021-05-15 | BC
Chilliwack Community Services and Neels Heating are pleased to announce our first annual Tour de Chilliwack Family Bike Event in support of our 36 programs at CCS.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2021 and will take families through the beautiful country on the north side of Chilliwack with portions along the Fraser River Dike. It will include a bike ride (your choice of 10km, 20km, or 30km), a stellar Tour de Chilliwack “Cheam” t-shirt, games along the way, a chance to enjoy some Chilliwack cuisine, and the opportunity to participate in our fundraising efforts by collecting pledges.
To register, please contact triemstras@comserv.bc.ca or click on the Tour de Chilliwack image above and select “Create a Fundraiser” and you will start the registration process for the event. You will have the ability to set up your own fundraising page to raise pledges in support of CCS. We’ve made it easy for you to share this over your various social media platforms or email!
The first 25 people to raise $500 or more will win an exclusive 2021 Tour de Chilliwack hoodie!

Chilliwack Community Services - 7th Annual Golf Fore CCS
2021-07-08 | Chilliwack Golf Club, 41894 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC, V2R4J3, Canada
Chilliwack Community Services and Neels Heating are excited to be hosting our 7th annual Golf Fore CCS on Thursday, July 8th at Chilliwack Golf Club.
Enjoy a fun charity tournament while raising funds for your community. The event includes 18 holes of golf, a hole-in-one contest, on course refreshments, boxed lunch, a $50 tax receipt, and contest prizes. NEW ADDITION: This year we have partnered with the UFV Golf Team and Alumni, they will be providing some of their pros for hire for the day.
Want to improve your game through receiving pointers from the pros? You have the opportunity to improve your score for the day! If you’re interested, you can hire a pro on July 8th to join you.
This tournament sells out quickly, so don’t delay! We’d love to see you there! To register for the event or to sponsor us please send a completed registration form to triemstras@comserv.bc.ca, or register online via clicking the image tile.
For more information contact Shirley Triemstra at 604-793-7221

Benefit Concert for the Community of Lytton - Volunteer Call-Out
2021-08-07 13:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Organizers have chosen Chilliwack as a central location for this gathering. Evacuees from Lytton that are now based across the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley will be bussed in to participate in this event. This will be the first time their community has gathered since the fire that destroyed their town. There will be a full day’s lineup of indigenous artists and musicians performing on the stage and the event will be streamed live across the country to raise funds awareness for the evacuees and victims of the fire.

Volunteer Role: Basic help setting up portable tents, tables, chairs, distributing water bottles, assisting with guests and visitor information, collecting and removing garbage/recycling, directing traffic, possible miscellaneous tasks related to the set-up and organization of the event.

Time require: Minimum of 2 hours. (Specifically looking to find volunteers for set-up and tear down)

Vedder River Park (Eastside of park near Vedder Road roundabout)

Volunteer time requirements: Set-up 9 am to 11 am. Event runs from 1 pm to 8 pm. Tear down 8 to 10 pm.

For information contact Reg Wilford (rwilford@chilliwackartscouncil.com, or by phone/text 360-366-6444)

The Amazing Race Mission
2021-08-14 | BC
Mission Community Services is excited to be hosting the 1st Annual Amazing Race Mission on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

Grab your family, friends, coworkers and neighbours, and in teams of 4 travel by car throughout Mission for a day filled with clues, puzzles, and challenges! The top team with the fastest time will take home the grand prize, with other prizes for all participating teams to be won along the way!
All proceeds from The Amazing Race Mission go to the Greatest Need Campaign.
For more information, contact Jasmine at:
Phone: 604-826-3634 Email: info@missionmcss.com
For more information, please visit https://missioncommunityservices.com/the-amazing-race-mission/.

Downtown Chilliwack Pride Festival
2021-08-22 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
PRIDE is taking over Mill Street and Central Community Park on August 22nd for a full day of family-friendly fun!

We are still looking for a few more volunteers to help things move as smoothly as possible. No experience needed! All are welcome!

Volunteer shifts are broken in to two hour slots.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help help run games and float/clean as needed through out the day – 10am-8pm.
We also need more help on our take down crew starting at 8pm.

People who are interested can fill out the volunteer form at www.chilliwackpride.com

Fraser Valley - Cops for Cancer Committee Member - Tour de Valley
2021-09-20 - 2021-09-24 | BC
Cops for Cancer is an exciting annual event that takes place each fall. Over a hundred law enforcement and emergency services personnel, from across the country, brave all types of weather as they cycle for up to two weeks to raise funds for life-saving research and caring support programs for pediatric cancer. To date, Cops for Cancer has raised an astonishing $47.8 million dollars.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
An individual with:

Previous people management experience or willingness to gain people management experience through this role
Connections within the business community

Experience in fundraising, sales, and/or campaign execution
Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
An ability to work as a team player
Demonstrated personal initiative and ability to follow through and complete tasks

YOUR COMMITMENT

January to November
Approximately 10 hours per month
Weekend and evening work can be expected
On tour support and engagement in September

OUR INVESTMENT
It’s more than just an experience. It will be life changing. Our investment in you is realized through:

Integration, where you are part of a team and learn about the work of CCS
Ongoing opportunities to connect in different ways across a national organization operating in communities across Canada
Mentorship and coaching both by you and for you
Direct connection to our mission, vision and values because we are who we say we are and with you that is possible

CONTACT INFO

Jennifer Saunders
250-718-2721
Jennifer.saunders@cancer.ca
Website link to apply – click here

Volunteer BC & British Columbia Association for Charitable Gaming Virtual Conference
2021-10-28 - 2021-10-29 | BC
Virtual Conference for Non-profits, Charities & Volunteers. Everyone welcome!
Join BC Association for Charitable Gaming (BCACG) & Volunteer BC for 2 days of workshops, speaker panels, networking sessions & more. You’ll experience the amazing aspects of our traditional conference from the comforts of an online setting.

Register Now

StoryWalk® at Chilliwack Library
2022-01-17 - 2022-01-31 | BC

Relay For Life - Event Day Volunteers
2022-06-11 | BC
POSITION
Relay For Life Event Day Volunteers

WHY WE NEED YOU

Relay For Life Event Day Volunteers are an important part of the success of this event. Whether you will be helping with site set up/tear down, greeting participants, selling/decorating luminaries, photography or tallying donations, there is a volunteer position for you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Attend a location during your agreed shift
Variety of duties/tasks that could include:

Greet and engage participants during registration and activities
General accounting
Set up/tear down of tents, tables/chairs, banners
Waste management
Selling and/or decorating Luminaries

TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY, ALL PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE OBSERVED

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Great energy and enthusiasm
Team-oriented and community-minded
Communicative and works well in public environments
Passionate and eager to make a significant impact
Some roles might require good physical health (i.e. lifting heavy weights)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

A fun way to make a difference in your community/neighbourhood
Direct connection to our mission, vision and values
Play an important role in supporting, remembering and honouring those we love who have received a cancer diagnosis

YOUR COMMITMENT

Availability on day of the event – June 11th (once registered, someone from the event committee will be in contact to confirm shift and role)

Shift commitment between 2-6 hours

We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities and interests. Some roles require you to be at least 19 years of age and may require heavy lifting due to the scope of the role and responsibilities.

Dalibor Jovasevic
Volunteer Experience Coordinator, Fundraising Event Recruitment
Canadian Cancer Society
Email Dalibor.jovasevic@cancer.ca
Phone (226) 894 – 4589

Connect with us online
Cancer.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Abbotsford Downtown Business Association - 39th Annual Berry Fest
2022-07-16 12:00 - 20:00 UTC | BC
The Berry Festival is returning to Downtown Abbotsford on July 16th from 12:00pm – 8:00pm.

We need volunteers on Saturday evening for site take down.

Benefits to volunteer: refreshments and volunteer t-shirt

Contact info:
Jessica Rebagliati
604-743-0363
Jessica.rebagliati@archway.ca
https://downtownabbotsford.ca/events/39th-annual-berry-fest/

150th Annual Chilliwack Fair
2022-08-05 - 2022-08-08 | Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 4A7, Canada
The Chilliwack Fair is looking for volunteers for its 150th annual fair, taking place August 5 – 7, 2022. There are a variety of volunteer positions available that take place before, during, and after the fair.
Shifts will be a minimum of 4 hours, and the total time commitment will vary by position.
If you are interested in this opportunity you can sign up at
https://chilliwackfair.com/get-involved/volunteer/
If you have any questions you can reach us at
Phone: 604-824-8191
Email: volunteer@chilliwackfair.com
Website: https://chilliwackfair.com/get-involved/volunteer/
Volunteer coordinator: Finn McCann

Horn Creek Park Invasive Species Removal
2022-08-13 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Horn Creek Park, 32888 Maclure Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 0K9, Canada
The Work

We’re looking for energetic volunteers to help us with the restoration of Horn Creek Park in Abbotsford.
This will involve removing some invasive morning glory and blackberry.

Why It’s Helpful

Abbotsford’s Horn Creek Park is home to a multitude of wildlife. You will be helping keep the park in top condition for the wildlife that calls the area home.
The fight against invasive plant species is ongoing. Keeping these invasives controlled will help recent plantings to thrive and make it a beautiful space.

Responsibilities

Digging and pulling up morning glory with shovels, pickaxes, and by hand.
Cutting back blackberry stems with pruners.

Requirements

Be prepared to spend the time outdoors in the heat with minimal seating options.
Be prepared to manually remove morning glory and blackberry.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear (hiking boots recommended, the ground is uneven in some parts) and work gloves.
Bring your own refillable water bottle.

Training/Equipment

All training required will be provided on the day of.
All tools will be provided including shovels, pickaxes, and pruners.
If you’re able to, bring your own gloves, otherwise, gloves will be provided.

Safety

Dress appropriately for hot weather.
First aid kit and water are available at the event.

Setting

Outdoors at Horn Creek Park.
There are no shelter or bathroom facilities on site.

Location

Horn Creek Park, Abbotsford, BC.
The exact meeting location will be provided once registered.

Commitment

Saturday, August 13th, 2022
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
RAIN OR SHINE

Sign-Up

https://fraservalleyconservancy.ca/event/horn-creek-2022/

Hep C Screening Day - Volunteers Needed
2022-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | BC
In Phase Care Clinic is looking for volunteers for their Hep C Screening Day in Mission on August 26th

Description of volunteer opportunity:
– Direct clients to where they have to go
– maintain social distancing/ mask
– Give packed foods

Qualifications needed:
– Positive attitude
– Willingness to help
– Strong work ethic
– Team work
– Time Management
** this is good for people going into/are into medical field

Commitment Required:
– it will be 3-4 hours for one day ( Aug 26th)

Contact Info:
Faith Eisma or Celine J
778-548-2860 (txt or call)
faith.e@inphase.care

BC Cancer Foundation - Tour de Cure
2022-08-27 | BC
The BC Cancer Foundation is looking for volunteers for their Tour de Cure cycling event, taking place on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
There are a variety of positions available for all ages.
This is a full day commitment from approximately 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (timing will depend on your role)
There is a $25 registration fee, which includes a shirt, meals and post-ride celebrations on the day.
In you are interested in volunteering you can:

Register as an individual here – and proceed to choose the “Volunteer” option
For a group registration (10+ people), please email mountfield@bccancer.bc.ca

More information can be found at tourdecure.ca/volunteer or email Tourguides@bccancer.bc.ca

BC Lung Foundation - 38th Annual Bicycle Trek
2022-09-10 - 2022-09-11 | BC
Bicycle Trek is a fundraising event hosted by the BC Lung Foundation. Hundreds of participants will embark on the ride of their life for a 200km route through the beautiful Fraser Valley. The ride starts at Fort Langley through to Cultus Lake and back the following day. These dedicated participants are riding in support of the BC Lung Foundations’ ongoing fight against lung disease.
BC Lung Foundation is currently looking for volunteers to help at this fantastic event. We need motivated, outgoing, and reliable individuals to help at various stations including:

Registration
Arrival Desk at Stillwood – primary duty is setting up the desk and checking in and greeting participants, collecting donations from participants
Bike Storage – Filling out a bike repair sheet with participants, store bikes, communicate anything to bike mechanics
Cycling Sweep – Cycle the route in pairs to assist riders with small medical or mechanical issues
Final Sweep Crew – following the final cyclist in a vehicle to ensure no riders are left behind, informing rest stops that this was the final sweep in the portion of the ride, removing route signs
Finish Line Volunteers – Cher Squad, checking trekker # as they cross, directing riders to areas at either Stillwood or Fort Langley
Gear/Baggage loader – Loading and unloading rider gear and supplies, organizing and arranging gear
Rest Stop Check-in – setting up rest stop, placing location signage, prepping snacks and water for riders, checking off rider #’s as they come in, cleaning up rest stop

Qualifications needed:

Positive cheerful attitude
Friendly
good communicator,
some roles will require heavy lifting
ability to organize, take direction
at times being solution-oriented
love being outdoors and able to be outdoors.
Some roles may require ability to drive and if using their own vehicle we will pay for mileage.

Commitment required (hours, ongoing days, etc.)
This is a weekend event and we are looking for full weekend volunteers or full-day – Saturday or Sunday. The time of the event is 6:30 am – 5 pm.

Benefits to volunteer (appreciation event, t-shirt, a certificate given, etc.)

T-shirt
Volunteer appreciation certificate
Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
Lodgings for the weekend if they are helping for full weekend

Contact info: trek@bclung.ca
Name of volunteer coordinator:
Syma Shaheen
604.260.9716
shaheen@bclung.ca
bicycletrek.ca

Ride For RAN 2022
2022-09-17 | BC
Ruth & Naomi’s Mission is currently looking for volunteers to help us with our annual Ride For RAN fundraiser.
Located in Chilliwack, Ruth & Naomi’s Mission works with the poor, the homeless and the addicted by bringing them hope and healing through the love of God. Volunteering for our annual fundraiser, you will be partnering with others who are raising funds in support of this organization. We rely on many community partnerships and as this is one of our largest fundraisers of the year we do need many hands to make it run effectively. Providing a quality experience for those biking as well as those volunteering is important to us.
The event takes place Saturday, September 17 and depending on the area of involvement would depend on time commitment.
Volunteer opportunities for the event can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/ride4ranvolunteers/home.
For more information please feel free to reach out to the contact listed below.

Jennifer Yee
778-933-2456
jyee@ranmission.ca
https://ranmission.ca

CNHPS - Free Workshops
2022-10-12 09:00 - 2022-10-26 12:00 UTC | BC

Operation Red Nose - Chilliwack
2022-11-25 - 2022-12-31 | BC
Volunteer with Operation Red Nose.

Operation Red Nose is a safe ride service available during the month of December. The service started in 1984 and is available in over 100 communities across Canada—including Chilliwack!
A quick phone call puts you in touch with a team of volunteers who will drive you home safely in your own vehicle.
Volunteers start each night at our headquarters at the Griffin Security Office, 9300 Nowell Street, where we provide training and food. About 10 to 20 teams will be on call from 8:30 pm to 3:00 am every Friday and Saturday night from November 25 to December 31 (Except December 23, 24, and 30).
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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering with Operation Red Nose helps keep our roads safe and raises funds for Chilliwack Restorative Justice!

Driver Teams

Each driver team includes three volunteers—two drivers and a navigator

Headquarters Team

Volunteer as a dispatcher or help organize food, manage reports, and clean up

​Sign Up Today

Rotary Christmas Parade
2022-12-03 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Have you been wanting to give back to your community, but weren’t too sure how to do so?
The Rotary Christmas Parade is a great place to start! We have various opportunities for volunteering that span different times: we can cater to your schedule!
We have positions for the parade day itself, as well as roles that start even before the day of the parade!
Want to know more?
Submit a form at the link below and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible!
https://www.chilliwackchristmasparade.ca/volunteer

Salvation Army - Santa Shuffle
2022-12-10 | Vedder Park, 45450 Petawawa Rd, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 3M4, Canada
Every year, thousands of passionate Canadians dedicated to making a difference join the Santa Shuffle to help The Salvation Army support vulnerable people. This year will be no exception. We are excited to announce that the Santa Shuffle will be in-person this year for a meaningful, safe, and fun run/walk on Saturday, December 10
We need volunteers for:

Event planning
Race kit pick-up
Registration
Course marshal
Cheer station
Tear-down

Volunteer applications can be made online at https://salvationarmy.ca/santa-shuffle-application/

Canadian Cancer Society - Relay for Life
2023-06-10 | Willoughby Community Park – Southwest Turf Field, 7782 200 Street, Langley, BC, Canada
The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. Thanks to our donors and volunteers, we’re able to fund groundbreaking cancer research into all types of cancer, offer support services to help people better manage life with cancer, shape healthy public policies to prevent cancer and support those living with the disease, and offer trusted cancer information for all Canadians.

Description of volunteer opportunity:
The Relay for Life is one of Canada’s largest, single-day volunteer-led events in support of cancer.

Relay For Life Event Day Volunteers are an important part of the success of this event. Whether you will be helping with site set up/tear down, greeting participants, selling/decorating luminaries, photography or tallying donations, there is a volunteer position for you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Attend a location during your agreed shift
Variety of duties/tasks that could include:

Greet and engage participants during registration and activities
General accounting
Set up/tear down of tents, tables/chairs, banners
Waste management
Selling and/or decorating Luminaries

Qualifications needed:

Great energy and enthusiasm
Team-oriented and community-minded
Communicative and works well in public environments
Passionate and eager to make a significant impact
Some roles might require good physical health (i.e. lifting heavy weights)

Commitment required:

Availability on day of the event – June 10th (once registered, someone from the event committee will be in contact to confirm shift and role)
Shift commitment between 2-6 hours

Benefits to volunteer:

A fun way to make a difference in your community/neighbourhood
Direct connection to our mission, vision and values
Play an important role in supporting, remembering and honouring those we love who have received a cancer diagnosis

Contact:
Zahra Sina
Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement
Canadian Cancer Society
Email zahra.sina@cancer.ca
Phone (437) 800-5719 Ext: 14003
55 St Clair Ave W Suite 500
Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7
www.cancer.ca

2023 Fraser Valley MS Bike
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-11 | BC
MS Bike is the largest fundraising cycling series in North America. Cyclists of all ages and fitness levels across Canada come together each year to end Canada’s disease: multiple sclerosis.  The MS Bike Committee is responsible for successfully planning and leading the cycling series in their community. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community using your talent and time.

MS Bike Volunteer Coordinator
As part of the MS Bike Committee, you will plan and execute an inclusive, engaging event to connect and empower the MS community in your region. MS impacts all Canadians, which is why we urge people to move forward together at MS Bike and help build awareness for the disease, raising much needed funds to allow us to continue to support people affected by MS. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community using your talent and time.
The Volunteer Coordinator will work to fulfill the required volunteer positions for MS Bike weekend. They will investigate and complete local volunteer recruitment activities and assist with the stewardship of volunteers. In addition, they will be a lead point on event day for volunteers.

Responsibilities:

Work with the staff to assess volunteer needs for event weekend and other recruitment activities
Recruit volunteers for the event weekend. This includes contacting previous volunteers to see who will be returning and recruiting new volunteers
Assign specific positions to the event volunteers and assist in providing volunteers with a position description and details about the event
Monitoring volunteer activities and positions over the weekend and reposition volunteers as necessary
Directing volunteers on event weekend
Working with the committee to promote these exciting events to recruit participants and event day volunteers
Attend the event which may require travel and overnight stay

Interested? We are looking for the following from our Volunteer Coordinator:

Energizing and Positive Attitude. A friendly face helps create a fun atmosphere!
Strong leadership, communication, organizational and customer service skills
Passion for supporting the MS Community and funding MS research
Be agile and track volunteer’s activities during the event and reposition volunteers as needed to provide the best coverage
Volunteer recruitment and coordination experience is an asset (specific to volunteer coordinator)
Basic computer proficiency
Self-motivated/directed and able to fulfill duties on time
Must be comfortable making decisions and problem solving with limited supervision

Time Commitment:

Attend 1.5 hour long monthly committee meetings before the event from December through September
Be onsite for the event weekend providing support and leadership to event day volunteers
Meetings and work related to your role encompass approximately 5-10 hours/month depending on the role and size of event. Hours will increase as the event approaches

Why Volunteer?

Gain valuable experience and skills by supporting the organization of a well-recognized signature event while working with experienced organizing team members and comprehensive resources.
Contribute your time to an important cause and see your impact on the organization
Obtain a reference letter
Committee T-Shirt will be provided for event weekend.
Build a strong network and connect with the MS community

Sign up to volunteer today and help create positive change! If you are interested or looking for more information:
Please contact Emma McGillis, emma.mcgillis@mscanada.ca

Abbotsford Downtown Business Association - Berry Fest
2023-07-08 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
The Berry Festival is returning to Downtown Abbotsford on July 8th from 12:00pm – 8:00pm. We have a few different areas that we need volunteers to support:

Friday evening/Saturday morning: site set up
Saturday evening: site take down
Saturday during the event: various position

Qualifications needed: none!

Commitment Required: varies.
Site set up: Friday, July 7 6:00pm – 9:00pm or Saturday, July 8 9:00am – 12:00pm
Site take down: Saturday, July 8 8:00pm – 11:00pm
During the event: 11:30am – 9:00pm, shifts available

Benefits to volunteer: refreshments and volunteer t-shirt

Contact info:
Jessica Rebagliati
604-743-0363
Jessica.rebagliati@archway.ca
https://downtownabbotsford.ca/events-landing/berryfest-2023/
