GREATER NANAIMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Commercial Street Night Market The 2025 Commercial Street Night Market starts June 19 and runs every Thursday until August 28. They are looking for 4 to 6 volunteers for each shift. The Night market would… Read moreGREATER NANAIMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Commercial Street Night Market

Coffee and Chat is a welcoming social program for people living with early-stage dementia and/or their care partners. Volunteers for this role will assist with the setup and cleanup of refreshments and activities, provide gentle encouragement, help everyone feel include,… Read moreALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC – Coffee and Chat Assistant

Among the responsibilities for this position would be to establish and facilitate a safe and welcoming environment for discussion and support, to provide information on programs, services and education opportunities offered by the Alzheimer Society of BC. A compressive training… Read moreALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC – Early-Stage Support Group Facilitator

Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary is seeking a dedicated experienced leader to serve as Vice President of Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary Executive Board; this volunteer should also be willing and able to advance to President for a 2-year term in February… Read moreLADYSMITH HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY – Vice President/President Board Member

Backcountry Host BC Parks is seeking a volunteer host at Croteau Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park. Volunteers for this position would greet park visitors and provide information about the park and surrounding area. Park hosts focus on visitor safety and… Read moreBC PARKS – Backcountry Host

ElderDog provides free services to seniors who need help looking after their dogs. They are looking for a Rehoming/Fostering Coordinator to join the Nanaimo-Oceanside Team.  This position assists seniors who need their dog fostered or rehomed.  A mentoring program is… Read moreELDERDOG NANAIMO-OCEANSIDE – Rehoming/Fostering Coordinator

VI Fluffle Society are looking for a market attendant volunteer. Duties would include sourcing out and attending markets to sell merchandise to raise funds for the bunny rescue, and to advocate for animals throughout the year at market events. Kind,… Read moreVU FLUFFLE SOCIETY – Market Attendee and Representative

ACC oversees the ethical treatment of animals in teaching and research at VIU.  The committee is looking for an external member to provide crucial community representation.  Members are appointed to the committee for two-year terms.  Typically, the committee meets 5-6… Read moreVANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY – Animal Care Committee (ACC) Community Member

ElderDog provides free services to seniors who need help looking after their dogs so they can remain a family. This volunteer should enjoy helping seniors with their dogs, have some experience with dogs, be reliable and have good interpersonal skills…. Read moreELDERDOG NANAIMO – OCEANSIDE Dog Walker

Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary is seeking a dedicated experienced leader to serve as Vice President of Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary Executive Board; this volunteer should also be willing and able to advance to President for a 2-year term in February… Read moreLADYSMITH HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY – Vice President/President Board Member

Board Members Nanaimo Foodshare Society is looking for dedicated and forward-thinking individuals to join the Board of Directors. The Society connects people with the knowledge, resources and skills to grow, share and access healthy food to improve food security across… Read moreNANAIMO FOODSHARE – Board Members and Board Secretary

Mid Island Elder College is seeking a secretary to join their Board.  As one of four officers of the Society, the Secretary records minutes from monthly Board meetings, maintains the membership list, assists with reports under the BC Societies Act,… Read moreMID ISLAND ELDER COLLEGE – Secretary

Nanaimo FOS Housing Society is a non-profit housing provider looking for Board Members who would like to give back to society.  They provide safe and affordable housing to those with a mental illness. They are looking for people from a… Read moreNANAIMO FOS NON-PROFIT HOUSING SOCIETY – Board Member

Wordstorm Society of the Arts seeks individuals interested in serving in various roles for the 2025/2026 year, including President, Secretary and Treasurer.  Wordstorm serves to emphasize a community with valuable creative initiatives. For Board Directors, a variety of skillsets are… Read moreWORDSTORM SOCIETY OF THE ARTS – Board Directors

Among the responsibilities for this position would be to establish and facilitate a safe and welcoming environment for discussion and support, to provide information on programs, services and education opportunities offered by the Alzheimer Society of BC. A compressive training… Read moreALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC – Early-Stage Support Group Facilitator

Backcountry Host BC Parks is seeking a volunteer host at Croteau Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park. Volunteers for this position would greet park visitors and provide information about the park and surrounding area. Park hosts focus on visitor safety and… Read moreBC PARKS – Backcountry Host

Foodshare Nanaimo is seeking drivers to deliver Good Food Boxes from now until the end of summer.  They particularly need drivers who can cover the Parksville/Nanoose area.  Pick up is Thursdays between 10AM to 12:30 PM from Beban Park in… Read moreNANAIMO FOODSHARE SOCIETY Good Food Box – Delivery Drivers

Thrifty Foods urgently requires Phoners for the Sendial program. Sendial is a grocery shopping and delivery service program for customers who are unable to shop in the store. Phoning volunteers are responsible for taking customer orders. Volunteers call customers from… Read moreTHRIFTY FOODS – Sendial Phoners

NRGH Auxiliary is in need of volunteers at their Thrift Store. Volunteers for the Thrift Store work 3 hours per week, or on call, mornings or afternoons.  They are in need of cashiers, sorters, and tool bench volunteers. A friendly… Read moreNANAIMO REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY – Thrift Store Volunteer

Canadian Red Cross is seeking a front desk volunteer. This position is one shift per week for 3.5 hours either 9:30AM to 1PM or from 1PM to 4:30PM. This volunteer would be answering phone calls from clients and health care… Read moreCANADIAN RED CROSS – Front Desk Volunteer

Office/Administration Assistant Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre requires volunteers for various office/administrative tasks. Required tasks include: sorting and organizing files, data entry, answering phones and other miscellaneous duties.  This is a very flexible position, with no time commitment requires; it can… Read moreNANAIMO DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE (NDRC) Office/Administration Assistant volunteer and Reception and Permit Processing Volunteer

VOLUNTEER NANAIMO Relief Receptionists Volunteer Nanaimo is seeking relief receptionists. A relief receptionist would be coming in to cover shifts for our regular receptionists due to illness or vacation time. Usually, we would know ahead of time, and would ask… Read moreVOLUNTEER NANAIMO – Relief Receptionists

Bethlehem Centre is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator. This volunteer will bolster the volunteer program at Bethlehem Centre, creating a warm and supportive experience for all volunteers, from their first inquiry through to ongoing involvement.  This role ensures that every… Read moreBETHLEHEM CENTRE Volunteer Coordinator

Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre requires volunteers to greet walk-in clients, answer phones, take messages and process Parking Permit applications. This position is for 3 hours/week from 9AM to 12:30 PM or from 12:30 to 3:30PM.  The Thursday morning and afternoon… Read moreNANAIMO DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE – Reception and Permit Processing

Coffee and Chat is a welcoming social program for people living with early-stage dementia and/or their care partners. Volunteers for this role will assist with the setup and cleanup of refreshments and activities, provide gentle encouragement, help everyone feel include,… Read moreALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC – Coffee and Chat Assistant

Kiwanis Lodge seeks help for the Bingo program on Wednesdays and/or Fridays at 1:30. Bingo volunteers are paired with 1 or 2 residents to help them keep up with game and add to the fun! Bingo lasts approximately 1 hour,… Read moreKIWANIS LODGE – Bingo Helper

Island Crisis Care is seeking volunteers to serve as Community Elders; individuals deeply respected for their cultural, spiritual, and life wisdom. If you are someone who feels called to guide support and uplift others, is passionate about nurturing the next… Read moreISLAND CRISIS CARE SOCIETY – Elders in Community

Kiwanis Village is looking for crafty and creative people to offer support during their weekly Monday morning crafting program.  The Recreation team prepares each weekly creative activity, but volunteers would help support 1 or 2 Residents during the larger group. … Read moreKIWANIS VILLAGE LODGE – Arts and Crafts

Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people with early symptoms of dementia to enjoy with a friend or family member. A 45 to 60 – minute gentle fitness program is followed by an hour of socializing… Read moreALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC – Minds in Motion Assistant

GREATER NANAIMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Commercial Street Night Market The 2025 Commercial Street Night Market starts June 19 and runs every Thursday until August 28. They are looking for 4 to 6 volunteers for each shift. The Night market would… Read moreGREATER NANAIMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Commercial Street Night Market

Heritage Day is a free-entry family event with music, entertainment, food trucks and various displays for all ages. The Chase River Community Association is looking for volunteers to staff the children’s activities, including ring toss, Lucky Duck and other old… Read moreCHASE RIVER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Chase River Heritage Day September 20 11AM to 3PM

Nanaimo Dragonboat Festival is seeking volunteers for a variety of positions, such as setup, site support, security/site ambassadors, clean up, dock assistance, boat holders, marshalling, volunteer support and tear down. Volunteers for these positions should have a fun, pleasant helpful… Read moreNANAIMO PADDLING CENTRE – Nanaimo Dragonboat Festival Friday, July 11 to Sunday July 13

Make a Wish Canada is seeking volunteers to help manage the Make-A-Wish Gear Check tent at the 5k Foam fest in Nanoose Bay May 31.  Volunteer responsibilities include: taking and returning participant’s bags, tagging bags and belongings, collecting donations, and… Read moreMAKE A WISH CANADA – 5K Foam Fest Volunteers May 31

The CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest, single-day volunteer led event in support of the breast cancer cause. The annual walk/run would not be possible without the hard work of dedicated volunteers. CCS is seeking volunteers to join… Read moreCANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS) – CIBC Run for the Cure Event Leadership October 5

SCOUTS CANADA Fundraising Coordinator Scouts Canada 1st Departure Bay Group is seeking a Fundraising Coordinator volunteer. This volunteer would evaluate budgets, set up good communications with parents and youth, coordinate times and places for fundraising, as well as other duties…. Read moreSCOUTS CANADA Fundraising Coordinator, Group Secretary

The 250 Collishaw Air Cadet Squadron is currently without a band instructor.  They have a very enthusiastic band currently being lead in best effort by the senior cadets. A band Instructor is instrumental to support the growth of cadets in… Read moreCOLLISHAW AIR CADET SQUADRON – Nanaimo Air Cadet Band Instructor

BBBSCVI is looking Volunteer Mentors. Mentors play a crucial role in supporting the development and well being of children and youth in our community. Mentors offer a positive role model and help young people build essential skills such as confidence,… Read moreBIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND (BBSCVI) – Volunteer Mentors

Rainbows Nanaimo is an organization that supports families going through a major loss or change They work through 12 weekly topics so children can learn that they are not alone and are not to blame for these changes.  Volunteers must… Read moreRAINBOWS NANAIMO – Rainbows Facilitator

Oceanside Youth 4 Youth is seeking an adult to be on site to mentor youth weekdays from 3Pm to 8PM #5 – 641 Pioneer Crescent.  It is hoped that there will be events such as weekly writing circles, art classes,… Read moreOCEANSIDE YOUTH 4 YOUTH – Youth Mentor