Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre is a registered charity providing services to persons to persons with disabilities in the Mid and North Island region.  We also issue parking permits for accessible […]

Nanaimo African Heritage Society is looking for volunteers for various events throughout the year, such as Picnic in the park in the summer, a children’s masquerade party in September/October, and […]

Aids Vancouver Island (AVI) will be setting up an information table as part of the Nanaimo Gay Pride Festival.  We’re looking for volunteers to work as part of a team […]

Nanaimo Friends of Schizophrenia (F.O.S.) is a non-profit housing society whose mandate is to provide safe, affordable housing to those with a severe mental illness.  They require board members who […]

TheatreOne is Nanaimo’s only professional theatre company, offering plays for diverse audiences. TheatreOne is looking to renew our Board by recruiting new directors and/or Board members of Board committees. In […]

Bookfest is a fun-filled day for children and adults alike. Renowned authors and illustrators from all across Canada are invited to share their work, tell stories about their creations and […]

Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre requires a volunteer to greet walk-in clients, answer phones, take messages, provide information/referrals and process Parking Permit applications.  This position is for 4 hours/week; due to […]

The Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society provides services to immigrants, and provides English language classes, employment and direct settlement assistance and related services.   Ideally, candidates will have experience with Board […]

This volunteer would support administrative functions with a focus on finance-related tasks.  Tasks would involve supporting the field emergency operations teams, ensuring financial accountability and would provide financial support to […]

Crimson Coast Dance Society would like to expand its volunteer base and enhance their existing committee structure in the following areas:  Fundraising, Front of House, Marketing, Special Events, Outreach and […]

BC Special Olympics Nanaimo is hosting a track and field meet for 150 athletes with cognitive disabilities.  Volunteers for this event will help with field events (long jump, shot put […]

The Nanaimo Vision Impaired Lawn Bowling Club at Bowen Park is looking for volunteers to assist the vision impaired and others with disabilities to enjoy lawn bowling.  These volunteers would […]

MARMOT RECOVERY FOUNDATION Director The Marmot Recovery Foundation is looking for a Director.  This volunteer would have a demonstrated interest in the organization’s goal purpose and goals and a willingness […]

The Haven Society is recruiting Community Service Building (CSB) Hosts to help provide a welcoming, comfortable and safe environment for people arriving at the Community Services Building.  CSB Hosts also […]

The Nanaimo Arts Council needs someone with non-profit provincial grant writing experience to assist our board in completing grant applications.  Someone with grant writing experience is required, who has computer […]

Communications volunteers are detail oriented and passionate about communicating the work of the Canadian Red Cross.  Duties may include supporting social media, internal communications, upholding brand standards, photography, attending events […]

Volunteers required for the following: April 13, 20, and 27th   for about 3 or 4 hours Woodgrove Mall booth set up – volunteers needed to pass out flyers and pledge […]

The Salvation Army New Hope Centre is looking for a volunteer to provide men’s haircuts for low-income community members.  This person must have their own barber’s tools and have experience […]

Park Avenue school is looking for volunteers for the biennial funfair on May 25.  They need help all day from set up during the event and for take down after […]

Literacy Central Vancouver Island requires a volunteer to price books and work on displays.  The ability to lift and move boxes of books is required.  Volunteer required to help for […]

 The Walk So Kids Can Talk needs help with setting up site and route for event day, Sunday, May 5, 2019.  Volunteers are needed with communication and organization skills.  Hours […]

The MS Society is recruiting volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program.  The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of life of isolated persons with MS living in […]

The MS Society is recruiting volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program.  The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of life of isolated persons with MS living in […]

Literacy Central Vancouver Island requires a volunteer tutor to teach basic literacy skills – numeracy, reading and writing for adults (18+).  Gas cards are available for travel reimbursement.  Teaching experience […]

The MS Ambassador Program aims to help the MS Society of Canada, BC and Yukon Division reach out and be more visible.  MS Ambassadors are chosen based on their ability […]

The Nanaimo and District SPCA Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to be on the Community Council. The Council meets one a month for approximately 2 hours.  Volunteers must be […]

ETRA Therapeutic Riding is looking for sidewalkers and horse handlers for the spring session of therapeutic riding.  Orientation will be at Pyramid Stables in upper Lantzville on Tuesday, April 2.  […]

 Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre is a registered charity providing services to persons to persons with disabilities in the Mid and North Island region.  We also issue parking permits for accessible […]

Nanaimo Friends of Schizophrenia (F.O.S.) is a non-profit housing society whose mandate is to provide safe, affordable housing to those with a severe mental illness.  They require board members who […]

TheatreOne is Nanaimo’s only professional theatre company, offering plays for diverse audiences. TheatreOne is looking to renew our Board by recruiting new directors and/or Board members of Board committees. In […]

The Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society provides services to immigrants, and provides English language classes, employment and direct settlement assistance and related services.   Ideally, candidates will have experience with Board […]

Crimson Coast Dance Society would like to expand its volunteer base and enhance their existing committee structure in the following areas:  Fundraising, Front of House, Marketing, Special Events, Outreach and […]

MARMOT RECOVERY FOUNDATION Director The Marmot Recovery Foundation is looking for a Director.  This volunteer would have a demonstrated interest in the organization’s goal purpose and goals and a willingness […]

The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers in Nanaimo to join the 2019 CIBC Run For The Cure Committee. Join a team of volunteers to organize this year’s event […]

Currently seeking volunteer board members to join as directors or committee members.  Leadership skills and experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:  Human Resources, Not-or-Profit, Business, Education.  […]

The Kiwanis Sunrisers group is seeking new members to build our organization and to assist in continuing to serve our community.  This is a fun and vibrant group, dedicated to […]

TheatreOne is Nanaimo’s only fully professional theatre company, offering plays for diverse audiences. We produce and/or present a series of Mainstage plays annually; we engage young children in theatre through […]

The Canadian Mental Health Association Mid Island Branch is currently seeking board members to join as Directors and Committee Members. They are inviting expressions of interest for Board Members in […]

The Wiltshire Education Society is seeking new committee members to help build our organization and to assist in our goal of reuniting an Afghan refugee family here in Nanaimo.  We […]

If you have time to meet every third Monday of each month (about 50 hrs annually) and have experience/knowledge in administration, finance, public relations, program development, and have excellent communication […]

Nanaimo Foodshare is seeking of a board member to join our team.  We would like to hear from you if you have a background or interest in small scale food […]

We are a not-profit society that manages 2 apartment buildings providing subsidized rents to over 55-s and handicapped persons.  We are pursuing funding for an additional building with 40 + […]

Seniors +55 volunteers with advice and feedback to share are required to attend monthly meetings in Nanaimo.   This project is about decreasing seniors’ social isolation.  Training and supervision is provided.  […]

The Kiwanis Sunrisers group is seeking new members to build our organization and to assist in continuing to serve our community.  This is a fun and vibrant group, dedicated to […]

Nanaimo African Heritage Society is looking for volunteers for various events throughout the year, such as Picnic in the park in the summer, a children’s masquerade party in September/October, and […]

The Haven Society is recruiting Community Service Building (CSB) Hosts to help provide a welcoming, comfortable and safe environment for people arriving at the Community Services Building.  CSB Hosts also […]

Communications volunteers are detail oriented and passionate about communicating the work of the Canadian Red Cross.  Duties may include supporting social media, internal communications, upholding brand standards, photography, attending events […]

The Salvation Army New Hope Centre is looking for a volunteer to provide men’s haircuts for low-income community members.  This person must have their own barber’s tools and have experience […]

The MS Society is recruiting volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program.  The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of life of isolated persons with MS living in […]

The MS Society is recruiting volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program.  The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of life of isolated persons with MS living in […]

Literacy Central Vancouver Island requires a volunteer tutor to teach basic literacy skills – numeracy, reading and writing for adults (18+).  Gas cards are available for travel reimbursement.  Teaching experience […]

The MS Ambassador Program aims to help the MS Society of Canada, BC and Yukon Division reach out and be more visible.  MS Ambassadors are chosen based on their ability […]

VIU is looking for volunteer tutors to work with adult students who are upgrading literacy and high school academics.  Areas of focus include English, Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.  Tutors […]

The Canadian Red Cross Society is seeking a Health Equipment Loan (HELP) Delivery Driver volunteer.  This position assists the program technician in the delivery and pick up of health equipment […]

The Emergency Response Team (ERT) is activated for responses that exceed Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) capacity. The incumbent of this position will be assigned to deliver a specific service on […]

The 7-10 Club provides a valuable service for the Nanaimo community, and it’s a lot of fun besides!  Hours are from 7 AM to 10 AM, and we are always […]

Haven Society is recruiting volunteers for our Responder Program. A volunteer in the Responder Program will be responsible for supporting sexual assault and domestic assault survivors at the Nanaimo Regional […]

Duties include: serve/wait on customers, complete sales transactions, prepare beverage items, maintain, clean and sanitary work station and customer seating area. Criminal Record check required, Valid Food Safe level 1 […]

The Nanaimo Hospital Gift Shop requires staff to volunteer one morning or afternoon a week. Volunteers work in teams of two.  The Gift Shop serves patients, families, visitors and employees […]

The Nanaimo Community Hospice Society is looking for a Client Services Volunteer.  The Hospice Training Course is designed to prepare volunteers to help those at end of life and during […]

The incumbent must have the commitment to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross Movement and model the core competencies of the CRCS: team excellence, service excellence, accountability and results focused. This […]

Hospice Thrift Shoppe is looking for a sorting/pricing specialist.  This person would be evaluating donations and cleaning and testing merchandise.  For more information, please call Cathy Dyck at 250-591-8811 or […]

Hospice Thrift Shoppe is looking for a customer-focussed cashier/salesperson with cashier experience, sales experience and merchandising abilities. For more information, please call Cathy Dyck at 250-591-8811 or stop into the […]

 The Vancouver Island Symphony is looking for volunteers to help with monthly mailings in our office. Volunteers for this position must be available during the hours of 9AM to 4PM […]

The Canadian Red Cross Society is seeking a Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Responder for Disaster Management (DM). Reporting to the PDA Supervisor, the PDA Responder will be responsible to fill […]

Looking for volunteers who are willing to be called out to support those that have been displaced from their homes due to an event such as a fire, flood or […]

A volunteer is required to work with a speech/language therapist to support stroke survivors in language recovery.  This volunteer must like working with people, be interested in learning about language […]

Sorter/Pricer Volunteers urgently required to assist with pricing and sorting during shifts 9 – 1 p.m. or 1 – 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  Attention to detail, ideally with talent […]

he Nanaimo Re-Store is always looking for new volunteers.  We have opportunities to volunteer in a variety of roles, including cashier, shop floor, warehouse and deliveries.  We are always keen […]

Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre requires a volunteer to greet walk-in clients, answer phones, take messages, provide information/referrals and process Parking Permit applications.  This position is for 4 hours/week; due to […]

This volunteer would support administrative functions with a focus on finance-related tasks.  Tasks would involve supporting the field emergency operations teams, ensuring financial accountability and would provide financial support to […]

The Nanaimo Arts Council needs someone with non-profit provincial grant writing experience to assist our board in completing grant applications.  Someone with grant writing experience is required, who has computer […]

This program requires a volunteer reporting to the Coordinator/Team Lead and would provide general office assistance. Strong English verbal and written communication skills, telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills are required. […]

If you have a newer used laptop and or computer and would like to donate it to our computer community service program Watchdog, please call us at 250-758-7121.  We refurbish computers […]

This position provides front line contact for in-person and telephone inquiries from the public.  The primary responsibility is to provide health equipment loans and accept returns of health equipment. For […]

We need volunteers with an empathetic, non-judgmental attitude, and basic computer skills.  Requires 65 hours of in-class instruction, and a commitment of 200 hours per year.  Shifts are 4 hours, […]

A receptionist is required to answer phones, screen and direct calls, take and relay messages, and to greet people entering the organization. This position would be for 1-2 days per […]

CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY Hippy Program – Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters The Hippy Program works with families in the home to support parents as their child’s […]

The Hippy Program works with families in the home to support parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. We require a volunteer to help us assemble Home Visitor […]

The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a Canadian national youth program for young individuals aged 12 to 18.  The program is administered by the Canadian Forces and funded through the […]

Office Volunteer Alzheimer Society of BC requires a volunteer for an ongoing administrative role in their Resource Centre, including reception, workshop registration and data tracking.  Experience with office organisation, Microsoft […]

This is an ongoing position at the Men’s Resource centre on Fitzwilliam St.  The shifts are as follows: Tuesdays 10-12, 1-3 and Wednesdays 10-12.  This is an ongoing position which […]

We need someone who speaks English, is comfortable on the phone, has a basic knowledge of computers, can multi task and likes to research resources. Our focus is someone interested […]

2 – 4 people for general management support in the office of TheatreOne at 60 Wharf Street Duties include filing, data entry, mail and managing correspondence.  Some math and computer […]

Looking for volunteer tutors to work with adult students who are upgrading academics at a grade 12 level.  Shifts will be at the University with days and hours varying depending […]

The Nanaimo Vision Impaired Lawn Bowling Club at Bowen Park is looking for volunteers to assist the vision impaired and others with disabilities to enjoy lawn bowling.  These volunteers would […]

The Alzheimer Society of BC is looking for help with a fitness and social program for people (and for their care partners) experiencing early stage memory loss.  Shifts are weekly […]

As a representative of Diabetes Canada, the Volunteer Community Presenter’s role is to deliver the pre-prepared awareness presentation, Let’s Talk Diabetes: What You Need to Know to community groups and […]

We are seeking new volunteer team members eager for a challenging and rewarding experience. All volunteers are provided with orientation, training (when required) staff support, program choices and flexibility in […]

Ongoing – Use your customer service skills to set up coffee, tea and cookies, invite and walk residents to the bistro, serve coffee and mingle with residents. Attend the gift […]

St. John Ambulance is looking for volunteers with dogs who are keen to visit seniors’ care homes and schools and to attend special events.  Dogs must be over 2 years […]

Office Volunteer Alzheimer Society of BC requires a volunteer for an ongoing administrative role in their Resource Centre, including reception, workshop registration and data tracking.  Experience with office organisation, Microsoft […]

A Program Assistant is required for Seniors Programs, Day Care, and Day programs. This position requires teaching and facilitating.  A friendly energetic volunteer with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is […]

A Volunteer guide is needed for a Seniors Fitness Program for sight-impaired persons. This position requires assisting participants with positioning in chair exercise classes. A person for this position requires […]

Day Captains provide leadership and oversight to the delivery of Meals on Wheels.  You would meet once per week with drivers to assign routes, facilitate meal pick up and provide […]

This is an ongoing position with Meals on Wheels to deliver hot nutritious food throughout Nanaimo.  Clients are generally older adults or persons with disabilities who may be isolated or […]

The Right Neighbourly Walking Program is a program designed to help reduce seniors’ social isolation and to support healthy active aging.  The goal is to create walking programs in communities […]

Seniors +55 volunteers with advice and feedback to share are required to attend monthly meetings in Nanaimo.   This project is about decreasing seniors’ social isolation.  Training and supervision is provided.  […]

Eden Gardens requires a driver to drive a 17-seat bus around the city once per week from 10 am to 12 noon.  A Class 4 driver’s license with a clean […]

Meals on Wheels urgently requires Volunteer Drivers one day a week for 1 – 1 ½ hours.  A valid driver’s license and an RCMP Criminal Record Check is required.  For […]

Aids Vancouver Island (AVI) will be setting up an information table as part of the Nanaimo Gay Pride Festival.  We’re looking for volunteers to work as part of a team […]

Bookfest is a fun-filled day for children and adults alike. Renowned authors and illustrators from all across Canada are invited to share their work, tell stories about their creations and […]

BC Special Olympics Nanaimo is hosting a track and field meet for 150 athletes with cognitive disabilities.  Volunteers for this event will help with field events (long jump, shot put […]

Volunteers required for the following: April 13, 20, and 27th   for about 3 or 4 hours Woodgrove Mall booth set up – volunteers needed to pass out flyers and pledge […]

Park Avenue school is looking for volunteers for the biennial funfair on May 25.  They need help all day from set up during the event and for take down after […]

Literacy Central Vancouver Island requires a volunteer to price books and work on displays.  The ability to lift and move boxes of books is required.  Volunteer required to help for […]

Publicity and Promotions Lead A volunteer is required to coordinate graphic design for brochures, posters, bookmarks, billboards and signs.  This person would coordinate social media efforts, write and oversee press […]

Website Administrator A volunteer is required to update the Children’s Book Festival website with new information as required and to change the website to interim information at the end of […]

A volunteer is required to coordinate booking of venues, rentals, food vendors and entertainment.  This volunteer would create site schedules and other documentation for festival day (June 1), help to […]

 The Walk So Kids Can Talk needs help with setting up site and route for event day, Sunday, May 5, 2019.  Volunteers are needed with communication and organization skills.  Hours […]

The Nanaimo John Howard Society is looking for volunteers to go to the Nanaimo Correctional Centre to help fathers make a recording reading a book to their child; must be […]

Nanaimo Child Development Centre is looking for child minders to help with taking care of children while parents are attending peer-to-peer groups and education knowledge sessions.  There are many different […]

The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers for support Camp Goodtimes. Camp Goodtimes is an overnight camp for children and youth with cancer and their families. Volunteers play many […]

The Heart and Stroke Foundation requires volunteers to liaise with the Hearth & Stroke School Coordinator for the Jump Rope for Heart program.  Volunteers would be visiting schools to discuss […]

Scout Leader:  Work with youth ages 11-14 to help them become well rounded, using the outdoors as their classroom. Interest in pursuing outdoor activities, leadership skills and organizational skills an […]