Curious Comicon has BC’s largest free comic book and geek culture convention May 4 at Country Club Mall.  This year’s event proceeds will go to Nanaimo Brain Injury Society.  They […]

CAN is dedicated to providing programs to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Volunteer applications are reviewed seasonally (3 times per year).  The next volunteer intake will run […]

Ecoforestry Institute is looking a volunteer Assistant Property Caretaker.  This volunteer would assist the Wildwood Property Caretaker with the stewardship of Wildwood Ecoforest and with minor repairs to the Homestead. […]

Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) is looking for volunteers to help with the first annual Creating Hope Art Gala on October 5, 2024 at the Conference Centre.  This event will […]

Volunteer Nanaimo is looking for relief receptionists. A volunteer in this position would be covering shifts for our regular receptionists due to illness or time off. A morning shift would […]

The Nanaimo Connective Support Society’s Restorative Justice Program offers alternatives to the criminal justice system for youth and adults in the Nanaimo region who have been impacted by crime or […]

Options for Sexual Health is currently seeking 4 new members to serve on Options’ governance-focused Board of Directors. The Board’s role is to lead and guide Options in achieving its […]

The Nanaimo Resource Centre is looking for volunteers for Fathers day lunch June 18 at Maffeo Sutton Park; the event is from 11AM to 2PM. There will be fun things […]

Wisteria Community Association is look for a night driver for Monday or Wednesday nights from 4:30 to 8:30. This volunteer would need the ability to drive a van and would […]

Kiwanis Village has a one-time gardening volunteer event (with room to continue volunteering with Horticultural Therapy program at Kiwanis Village).  Volunteers would support gardening work and ivy pulling at Kiwanis […]

Nanaimo Community Kitchens is looking for qualified volunteers to help run a children’s play area for the Bellies to Babies program. Volunteers with their Early Childhood Educator certificate are needed. […]

Wisteria Community Association is looking for a Day Driver to pick up donations daily. This volunteer must be able to drive a cargo van and lift boxes and bags.  This […]

KIND SOCIETY YOGA AND WELLNESS Cleaner/organizer Kind Society Yoga and Wellness is looking for people who want to help the yoga space grow into a community hub. They need volunteers […]

Kidney Plugged In is an online show on all things Kidney related including Kidney Health, Kidney Disease and Organ donation.  The Kidney Foundation is looking to grow their online library […]

The CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run that raises funds for the Canadian Cancer Society and supports the breast cancer cause. The Canadian […]

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 […]

GenomeBC Geneskool volunteers are required.  Volunteers would connect students to the scientific community through their own experiences.  Volunteers would enhance students’ curiosity and appreciation for the natural world to develop […]

NRGH is in need of tool bench volunteers to work 3 hours per week, or on call, mornings or afternoons.  Must posses a friendly manner and good communication skills and […]

Wisteria Community Association is looking for a volunteer electrician. They require 6 plugins be relocated from baseboard level to counter level.  The work would be completed at the commercial kitchen […]

Camp Goodtimes provides overnight summer camp experiences for children and families who have been affected by childhood cancer in BC and the Yukon. Camp Goodtimes programs provide safe recreational experiences […]

Crimson Coast is seeking energetic board members who are outgoing, passionate about contemporary dance and local arts and cultural experiences and who love to get out to network and fundraise.  […]

Nanaimo Science provides science outreach and education opportunities for children and their families.  They are looking for volunteer help twice a month for various programs.  This volunteer would be working […]

Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre require a volunteer to greet walk-in clients, answer phones, take messages and process Parking Permit applications.  This position is for 3 hours per week from 9AM […]

NFLA is looking for Volunteer Drivers for Food Bank/Meal Deliveries, assisted grocery shopping, and medical and non-medical appointments.  Mileage will be paid.  Compassionate people who want to help our older […]

Stone Soup is looking for 2 drivers; 1 for Friday and one for Sunday from 4:30 PM to 9PM.  These volunteers would help serve food and rink to the homeless […]

Elderdog Nanaimo is looking for dog walkers. Elderdog provides volunteer support to seniors who need help taking care of their dogs. If you have one hour per week to help, […]

Options for Sexual Health is currently seeking 4 new members to serve on Options’ governance-focused Board of Directors. The Board’s role is to lead and guide Options in achieving its […]

Crimson Coast is seeking energetic board members who are outgoing, passionate about contemporary dance and local arts and cultural experiences and who love to get out to network and fundraise.  […]

The Vancouver Island Exhibition requires Directors to make decisions on the day-to-day operations of the Association.  Volunteers for these positions must be able to attend 2 Board meetings per month […]

We are looking for directors who will be committed to the Mission and Values of the organization, has knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board Governance, policy, […]

 VIHRC provides clients with information and assistance bringing human rights complaints to the BC Human Rights Tribunal, as well as letters of support, training, and education in human rights. VIHRC […]

The Vancouver Island Exhibition requires 3 Directors to make decisions on the day-to-day operations of the Association.  Volunteers for these positions must be able to attend 2 Board meetings per […]

Ecoforestry Institute is looking a volunteer Assistant Property Caretaker.  This volunteer would assist the Wildwood Property Caretaker with the stewardship of Wildwood Ecoforest and with minor repairs to the Homestead. […]

The Nanaimo Connective Support Society’s Restorative Justice Program offers alternatives to the criminal justice system for youth and adults in the Nanaimo region who have been impacted by crime or […]

Wisteria Community Association is look for a night driver for Monday or Wednesday nights from 4:30 to 8:30. This volunteer would need the ability to drive a van and would […]

Nanaimo Community Kitchens is looking for qualified volunteers to help run a children’s play area for the Bellies to Babies program. Volunteers with their Early Childhood Educator certificate are needed. […]

Wisteria Community Association is looking for a Day Driver to pick up donations daily. This volunteer must be able to drive a cargo van and lift boxes and bags.  This […]

KIND SOCIETY YOGA AND WELLNESS Cleaner/organizer Kind Society Yoga and Wellness is looking for people who want to help the yoga space grow into a community hub. They need volunteers […]

Kidney Plugged In is an online show on all things Kidney related including Kidney Health, Kidney Disease and Organ donation.  The Kidney Foundation is looking to grow their online library […]

GenomeBC Geneskool volunteers are required.  Volunteers would connect students to the scientific community through their own experiences.  Volunteers would enhance students’ curiosity and appreciation for the natural world to develop […]

NRGH is in need of tool bench volunteers to work 3 hours per week, or on call, mornings or afternoons.  Must posses a friendly manner and good communication skills and […]

Wisteria Community Association is looking for a volunteer electrician. They require 6 plugins be relocated from baseboard level to counter level.  The work would be completed at the commercial kitchen […]

Nanaimo Science provides science outreach and education opportunities for children and their families.  They are looking for volunteer help twice a month for various programs.  This volunteer would be working […]

Wisteria Community Association is looking for 2 drivers; one would be for Tuesday and one for Thursday.  Hours would be from 4:30 to 9:30. Volunteers must have the ability to […]

Morrell Nature Sanctuary is looking for nature enthusiasts to lead elementary school classes. Volunteers would be trained in Forest Ecology 101 from September to April every year.  No experience necessary! […]

Ecoforestry is looking for a Property Caretaker for the Wildwood Ecoforest.  This volunteer position would be best suited to people who live near Wildwood Ecoforest and have an accumulated lifetime […]

Stone Soup is looking for 2 drivers; 1 for Friday and one for Sunday from 4:30 PM to 9PM.  These volunteers would help serve food and rink to the homeless […]

ICCS is looking for someone to pick up their weekly online grocery order and deliver it to our programs. Orders will be pre-arranged and pre-paid; volunteers will need a reliable […]

MADD Canada is looking for a leadership volunteer.  This volunteer will work collaboratively with volunteers, concerned citizens, victims and community partners in the community.  This volunteer would be the main […]

  Wisteria is in need of someone with carpentry skills to help build a deck. Please contact Tanya @ 250-591-6443 or wisteriacommunityass@shaw.ca

The Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) offers mobility, independence and safety to people recovering from illness or surgery or for those wishing to spend their final days in their own […]

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking new volunteers to join the Safety and Wellbeing Team.  Safety and Wellbeing Responders are best known for helping people during a disaster.  This role […]

WISTERIA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Drivers Wisteria Community Association is in desperate need of 2 drivers.  A day driver would be picking up bottles and cans and could be driving as far […]

The Salvation Thrift Store on Bowen road is looking for a Jewellery Sorter. This volunteer would sort, bag and display jewellery for the Thrift store on Bowen Road.  Someone with […]

Eden Gardens is a Dementia care home.  They are looking for a charismatic and outgoing volunteer to assist in the gift shop.  Duties would be greeting and welcoming visitors to […]

The Salvation Army Bowen Road Thrift Store is seeking people who LOVE clothing to help sort clothing.  A volunteer with a love of fashion, the ability to stand for long […]

Island Crisis Care Society’s social enterprise, the Nanaimo Bakery and Café, is looking for volunteer greeters.  A greeter would greet customers, answer questions, clear tables, and share with customers the […]

CAN is dedicated to providing programs to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Volunteer applications are reviewed seasonally (3 times per year).  The next volunteer intake will run […]

Volunteer Nanaimo is looking for relief receptionists. A volunteer in this position would be covering shifts for our regular receptionists due to illness or time off. A morning shift would […]

Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre require a volunteer to greet walk-in clients, answer phones, take messages and process Parking Permit applications.  This position is for 3 hours per week from 9AM […]

Nanaimo Youth Services Association (NYSA) is looking for a passionate, detail oriented and focussed volunteer coordinator.  This volunteer will be responsible for developing and managing the volunteer functions at NYSA, […]

  We are looking for Volunteers for Front Desk to greet clients and answer phones. You will need to make appointments, client management in our software system and respond to […]

Kiwanis Village has a one-time gardening volunteer event (with room to continue volunteering with Horticultural Therapy program at Kiwanis Village).  Volunteers would support gardening work and ivy pulling at Kiwanis […]

Kiwanis Village is beginning a monthly men’s woodworking group at Kiwanis Lodge with the hope of connecting some of the male residents over shared small woodworking projects.  Items would range […]

 THE SINGSATIONS Looking for singers The Singsations is a small group of singers and a piano player who entertain at seniors’ homes, the hospital and long term care facilities.  They […]

NFLA is looking for Volunteer Drivers for Food Bank/Meal Deliveries, assisted grocery shopping, and medical and non-medical appointments.  Mileage will be paid.  Compassionate people who want to help our older […]

WSCHS develops and manages low-rental housing for seniors in Nanaimo. They are in need of volunteer Directors; in particular, someone with an accounting background is needed. For more information about […]

We need volunteers to support our residents who may have hearing or visual impairment or short term memory loss to enable them to participate in our Bingo program. Patience, comfortable […]

We are inviting crafty, creative people to offer support during our weekly Monday morning crafting program. The volunteer offers as much support as is needed and you must be patient, […]

We are looking for a patient volunteer with clear communication, comfortable in group settings, friendly demeanor and willingness to help and support resident participation and conversation throughout the group program. […]

Eden Gardens is seeking a Bistro Attendant.  This volunteer would be required to walk residents to and from the bistro, serve coffee and cookies and socialize with the residents.  This […]

  We need a choir leader for a friendly group of seniors who love to sing. We meet at Bowen Park on Fridays fro 2-4 to sing popular songs of […]

  We are seeking a volunteer with a woodworking space to support the design and construction of various gardening/Horticultural Therapy based projects, including simple raised beds, a vertical strawberry planter […]

Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) is looking for volunteers to help with the first annual Creating Hope Art Gala on October 5, 2024 at the Conference Centre.  This event will […]

The Nanaimo Resource Centre is looking for volunteers for Fathers day lunch June 18 at Maffeo Sutton Park; the event is from 11AM to 2PM. There will be fun things […]

The CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run that raises funds for the Canadian Cancer Society and supports the breast cancer cause. The Canadian […]

Camp Goodtimes provides overnight summer camp experiences for children and families who have been affected by childhood cancer in BC and the Yukon. Camp Goodtimes programs provide safe recreational experiences […]

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 […]

Fostering Literacy is a program dedicated to Elementary School students who are having difficulty reading at grade level.  Students practice and grow their reading skills with a trained tutor in […]