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Volunteer with us!

Join over 400 volunteers to make a difference each year, supporting newcomers and building a better BC.

Benefits

Want to develop your skills, get work experience, make friends, and support others to settle? Volunteer activities include translations, English conversation, administration, marketing and events.

Develop new skills and experience

You can build new skills in a professional setting.

Obtain a reference

We offer references to all our volunteers to support future job applications.

Build a network

Volunteering is a great way to make work and community support connections.

Make friends

Volunteering is a great way to make friends and meet other newcomers and local Canadians in your community.

Join free workshops

We offer a range of free workshops in topics such as job searches.

Current opportunities

There are currently no volunteer opportunities available. Please check back, as we regularly post new ones.

Questions?

Please check the answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team!

You can volunteer at ISSofBC if you:

  • are a Canadian citizen or newcomer (including immigrants or refugees)
  • can commit at least three months 
  • live in BC
  • complete a criminal record check
  • attend an orientation.

We work with vulnerable populations so you need a criminal record check. A “vulnerable population” is a group of people who are at greater risk of facing challenges like health problems, poverty, or lack of support.

You’ll gain experience, build connections, receive a reference, make friends, and join free workshops.

We need our volunteers to commit to volunteering with us for at least three hours per month. 
We normally ask our volunteers to commit to volunteering with us for at least three months. We feel this minimum time commitment provides the most benefits to the volunteer and the ISSofBC team they support.
However, if you cannot make that much of a commitment, please speak with your local Volunteer Coordinator, as they may be able to find alternative opportunities.

No experience is required; you’ll receive an orientation and training.

You can apply by checking current volunteer opportunities on our website – Volunteer | Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)

Yes, you will receive training.

Volunteer hours will vary; we will work with you to find a suitable schedule.

Roles vary but may include community support, mentorship, admin tasks, and event assistance. Check our website for current opportunities.
Volunteer | Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)

Yes, volunteering helps you gain experience, develop new skills, and expand your professional network.

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We welcome and support newcomers, including immigrants and refugees, to settle in communities, learn English, study, and find work in BC.

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