Volunteer
Fraser River Indigenous Society facilitates cultural and life skills workshops, designed to support homeless and at risk individuals looking to establish themselves in a safe environment. As a volunteer, you will provide connection to the community of Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge.
Through connection, you provide support and resources to homeless and at risk individuals and families. Through this program your work advances the message that we are in this together and no one gets left behind.
We are looking for patient, kind and caring volunteers to offer support in the form of conversation and compassionate listening.
Full training is provided.
- Part-time hours: 4 per week
- Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
- Salary: $0.00 per hour
- Day shift
Equestrian Support North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association: NFTRA is searching for program volunteers to assist with grooming, feeding, tacking up, leading horses and side-walking with riders during lessons. Must be physically fit and able to work outside (in a barn setting) with horses and people of all abilities. Visit http://www.nftra.ca to download and complete the Volunteer Package (drop off, mail or email the completed package).
ACT Theatre: If you are looking for opportunities to give back to your community, meet new people, gain experience, and support the arts, volunteering with The ACT Art Centre is the right choice for you. https://theactmapleridge.org/volunteer/
The ACT provides a complimentary volunteer training session and reimbursement for a criminal record check.
Family Education and Support Centre is looking for the potential mentors that can help with after school program in varies elementary schools in Maple Ridge and Pitt meadows. This opportunity can be a great way for teens 14-19 years old to gain different skills to improve our community. For more information please contact Makshid Ghorbani at (604) 467-6055 ext. 110 or by email at: cmp@familyed.ca
Covenant House Vancouver Thank You Program: This is a volunteer opportunity for students wishing to help out that would like to make a difference. The Covenant House helps youth aged 16 – 24 years of age who have fled abuse or those who have aged out of foster care. Volunteers are need at the Thank Athon which acknowledges donors. If interested, please call Amanda Merler at 604 639-8920 or email at volunteer@covenanthousebc.org.
Cythera Transition Thrift Store is looking for volunteers to help out in their store on Saturdays or Sundays. If interested please pick up an application at the store.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters are looking for teen mentors to meet with an elementary student one hour a week. If interested, please call Cassie at 604 820-3337.
Katie’s Place Animal Shelter always welcomes people who want to give their time for the animals. Help is always needed with cleaning and feeding; shopping or picking up donated items; simple sewing; making crafts for fundraisers; carpentry; cuddling the cats; fostering babies, elderly or special needs animals; fundraising; and grounds maintenance. There’s a niche at Katie’s Place for almost any skill set, and we can accommodate any schedule. If you’d like to find out more about volunteering, please call our volunteer coordinators, John or Sandra, at (604) 467-6259 or email us at volunteeratkatiesplace@shaw.ca,www.katiesplaceshelter.com
Gardening/Cooking Intergenerational Garden: Volunteers are needed to share their love of gardening with children at the Intergenerational Garden at 22527 Edge Street in Maple Ridge. A project of the Seniors Network, the group is looking for volunteers who enjoy working in the garden, watering and weeding, or construction projects, etc. Volunteers are also needed to lead cooking classes! For more info, please call Heather, Garden Coordinator at (604) 837-8915 or email: gardencoord@gmail.com
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Training Opportunities:
The BC 3C Challenge- Indigenous Entrepreneurial Training
The 3C Challenge is an opportunity for Indigenous people, ages 18 to 35, to develop their business skills and explore their entrepreneurial spirit. Each participant will gain a deeper understanding of how they can connect culture, community, and commerce to support their success.
The 3C Challenge takes place over 45 days and is broken into two main components. The first segment involves 5 days of intensive, online business training with two Indigenous facilitators from the University of Victoria. The curriculum that is taught has been specifically designed for the 3C Challenge. Lessons include, idea generation, communication skills, marketing, creating a business plan, and team work! The proceeding 40 days will allow participants to bring their business idea to market. Working alongside a community business mentor for the first 30 days and access to investment funds, each team will be able to market and sell their products or services in their communities and through social media.
Canada Revenue Agency Indigenous/First Nations/Métis/Inuit Student Hiring Event
Canada Revenue Agency is seeking candidates for entry-level summer positions for First Nations, Métis & Inuit Students.
Come learn about these exciting employment opportunities on April 20, 2021 @ 10:00am.
MNBC – Training and Education Funding
MNBC is providing access to training programs for the following:
- Health Care Assistant Program
- Class One Driver Training Program
- Introduction to Construction
- Microsoft Office Fundamentals
- Professional Program Administrator
More information can be found here
