ETRA Therapeutic Riding Association is looking for volunteer Sidewalkers and Horse handlers.  There will be an orientation for the fall session on Wednesday, Sept. 4; the fall session will run […]

Annual Summer BBQ July 18, 5:30 – 7:30 pm This event is attended by local family physicians and their families.  The job is to face paint children’s faces!  Dinner is […]

Bathtub Race Festivities The Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society is looking for volunteers to maintain cleanliness in the park and various light tasks.  Each volunteer will get a t-shirt and a […]

If you are between 15-29 years old you are invited to join the new Nanaimo Youth 20/20 Can Project. Under the umbrella of Volunteer Nanaimo this project creates opportunities for […]

NCAA is looking for a receptionist one day per week.  Duties would be answering phones, making appointments and general administrative tasks.  A welcoming, energetic person is required, with good communication […]

The CMHA – Mid Island branch is seeking new board members to further our vision of mentally healthy people in a healthy society.  Ideal candidates have a keen understanding of […]

We are seeking new volunteer team members eager for a challenging and rewarding experience Bring your passion and skills to our Dementia Care home to help elders live full and […]

The Vancouver Island Crisis Society is looking for Board Members.  Our AGM takes place on June 27, 2019 at 5:30 PM.  Board meetings take place in Central Nanaimo.  For more information […]

Meals on Wheels requires drivers to deliver meals.  We require summer relief drivers immediately. Each driver receives an orientation from our volunteer coordinator.  Drivers deliver meals once a week using […]

Nanaimo Hospice Thrift Shop is looking for a sorting/pricing specialist.  A volunteer for this position would be evaluating donations, cleaning and testing merchandise.  For more information, call Cathy at 250-591-8811 […]

Nanaimo Hospice Thrift Shop is looking for a customer focussed cashier/salesperson.  Someone with one or all of the following skills would be great: Cash experience, sales experience or merchandising; however, […]

This playgroup supports family and children interactions and facilitates activities like crafts, music circle, free play and food preparation.  The playgroup will run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 […]

As the Volunteer Engagement Lead, you are responsible for recruiting volunteers for events leading up to the Run for the Cure and for overseeing volunteers on Run weekend.  Working with […]

As a client support volunteer, you will welcome participants into NWC, assist participants with support services, familiarize them with the programs and make them feel welcome and comfortable.  These volunteers […]

  A terrific opportunity to help organize activities for girls, focussing on service, personal identity, global thinking and changing the future.  This is an ongoing commitment for one day a […]

The Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo Sunrisers is seeking new members to help build our organization.  Join us and help this friendly, fun, vibrant group work to improve the lives of […]

Kids Help Phone seeks Crisis Responders.  Crisis Responders are trained to support young people in crisis over SMS text using active listening and collaborative problem-solving skills.  As the service is […]

Habitat for Humanity is looking for a driver delivery/pickup truck in town or long distance.  This volunteer position requires a driver’s licence to operate up to a 5-ton truck.  For […]

 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 […]

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 […]

ETRA Therapeutic Riding Association is looking for volunteer Sidewalkers and Horse handlers.  There will be an orientation for the fall session on Wednesday, Sept. 4; the fall session will run […]

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 […]

The CMHA – Mid Island branch is seeking new board members to further our vision of mentally healthy people in a healthy society.  Ideal candidates have a keen understanding of […]

The Vancouver Island Crisis Society is looking for Board Members.  Our AGM takes place on June 27, 2019 at 5:30 PM.  Board meetings take place in Central Nanaimo.  For more information […]

 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 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 + […]

Come out and volunteer for the 7-10 Club. This organization provides a valuable service for the Nanaimo community; it’s a lot of fun besides! The hours are 7 a.m. to […]

Annual Summer BBQ July 18, 5:30 – 7:30 pm This event is attended by local family physicians and their families.  The job is to face paint children’s faces!  Dinner is […]

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 […]

Nanaimo Hospice Thrift Shop is looking for a sorting/pricing specialist.  A volunteer for this position would be evaluating donations, cleaning and testing merchandise.  For more information, call Cathy at 250-591-8811 […]

Nanaimo Hospice Thrift Shop is looking for a customer focussed cashier/salesperson.  Someone with one or all of the following skills would be great: Cash experience, sales experience or merchandising; however, […]

Habitat for Humanity is looking for a driver delivery/pickup truck in town or long distance.  This volunteer position requires a driver’s licence to operate up to a 5-ton truck.  For […]

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 […]

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 […]

NCAA is looking for a receptionist one day per week.  Duties would be answering phones, making appointments and general administrative tasks.  A welcoming, energetic person is required, with good communication […]

As the Volunteer Engagement Lead, you are responsible for recruiting volunteers for events leading up to the Run for the Cure and for overseeing volunteers on Run weekend.  Working with […]

As a client support volunteer, you will welcome participants into NWC, assist participants with support services, familiarize them with the programs and make them feel welcome and comfortable.  These volunteers […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

We are seeking new volunteer team members eager for a challenging and rewarding experience Bring your passion and skills to our Dementia Care home to help elders live full and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Meals on Wheels requires drivers to deliver meals.  We require summer relief drivers immediately. Each driver receives an orientation from our volunteer coordinator.  Drivers deliver meals once a week using […]

The Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo Sunrisers is seeking new members to help build our organization.  Join us and help this friendly, fun, vibrant group work to improve the lives of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bathtub Race Festivities The Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society is looking for volunteers to maintain cleanliness in the park and various light tasks.  Each volunteer will get a t-shirt and a […]

If you are between 15-29 years old you are invited to join the new Nanaimo Youth 20/20 Can Project. Under the umbrella of Volunteer Nanaimo this project creates opportunities for […]

This playgroup supports family and children interactions and facilitates activities like crafts, music circle, free play and food preparation.  The playgroup will run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 […]

  A terrific opportunity to help organize activities for girls, focussing on service, personal identity, global thinking and changing the future.  This is an ongoing commitment for one day a […]

The Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo Sunrisers is seeking new members to help build our organization.  Join us and help this friendly, fun, vibrant group work to improve the lives of […]

Kids Help Phone seeks Crisis Responders.  Crisis Responders are trained to support young people in crisis over SMS text using active listening and collaborative problem-solving skills.  As the service is […]

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 […]