VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Langara Psychology Club believes that philanthropy is a vessel for positive change as it connects individuals with their community. Serving your community not only provides you a sense of belonging but empowers other individuals to serve also.
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Below we have curated a list of non-profit organizations, from across British Columbia, who are currently in need of volunteers. Although you cannot apply to volunteer through our website, we have provided links to each of the organizations below. At the bottom of the page, there are links to valuable online search engines for volunteer resources that will allow you to customize your preferences accordingly.
Volunteering is at the very core of being a human.
No one has made it through life without someone else's help.
Heather French Henry
RESULTS CANADA
Volunteer Advocate
Results Canada believes in mobilizing everyday people to use their voices to generate the political will to end extreme poverty while providing those living in poverty the health, education, and opportunity they need to thrive.
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Commitment: 1 hour/ weekly
Duration: Ongoing
Deadline: NA
SURREY HOSPICE SOCIETY
Compassionate Volunteers
Surrey Hospice Society supports individuals dealing with a life-limiting illness. Participants will learn and practice skills in accordance with hospice volunteer provincial standards and best practices.
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Commitment: 2-4 hours/ weekly
Duration: One year
Deadline: NA
VOLT LANGARA
Mental Health Initiatives Peer Mentor
Peer Mentors are responsible for facilitating wellness sessions.
Peer Wellness Sessions support student well-being by creating a safe, welcoming, accessible environment to discuss mental health and wellness.
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Commitment: 3-5 hours/weekly
Duration: Minimum 1 term
Deadline: Sept 20 2021
LETTERS FOR ROSE
Volunteer
Letters for Rose believes that the smallest act of kindness truly does make a difference. Volunteering would entail creating letters, artwork, and trivia books for homecare residents. 1 artwork, letter, and trivia book are equivalent to 1 hour.
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Commitment: 1 hour/ weekly
Duration: Ongoing
Deadline: NA
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C.O.D.E. INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
Social Media and Marketing Volunteer
The organization is dedicated to increasing diversity in the tech industry as they believe that everyone can code. Their workshops are open to all children, however, they are especially committed to supporting neurodivergent and differently-abled youth ( on the Autism Spectrum or having ADD/ADHD, GAD, etc.)
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Commitment: 5-10 hours/weekly
Duration: Ongoing
Deadline: NA
MOSAIC
Language Centre Volunteer
You will play a direct role in the language development of newcomers. Whether as a teaching assistant,t conversation leader, or tutor, you will give the extra attention that can make the difference. You will also introduce students to Canadian culture and community resources.
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Commitment: Flexible
Duration: Ongoing
Deadline: NA