We are grateful to so many from the community who are currently volunteering with us and waiting to volunteer. Please note the positions below have a age requirement of 26 or older. If you are looking for student volunteer opportunities please contact us at volunteer@covenanthousebc.org.

Below are our current volunteer opportunities:

This position is subject dependent. Currently, the most popular subjects amongst the youth at CHV that we are seeking one-to-one tutors for are math and English. We are open to other subjects and would love to hear how you could support a youth with your subject of expertise. 

The Food Services department serves 3 meals per day to the youth that stay at Covenant House. We are looking for individuals who can assist the Food Services team with food preparation and general kitchen operations, such as slicing bread, preparing fruit and vegetables, washing dishes, and serving meals. FOODSAFE certificate and kitchen experience is preferred but not essential. Recruiting for morning, afternoon, and evening mealtimes, throughout the week and weekends. 

Our CSS Drop-In Centre is open 365 days a year and provides a space for Vancouver youth to come and take a hot shower, have a warm meal, and use other services. The Drop-In Centre’s food serving hours are increasingly busy — we are recruiting volunteers who can assist with serving meals during service hours. No experience required. Flexible schedule. 

On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, excursion leader volunteers take youth to various activities around Vancouver. Some examples of previous activities include: an outing to the Capilano Suspension Bridge, a bike ride through Stanley Park, a café visit, and a bowling outing. No experience necessary, but individuals who apply should be outgoing and comfortable with leading a group. 

Our CSS Drop-In Centre has a clothing room that youth can access to find items they may need. Many youth use this facility daily. We are looking for a volunteer who can sort and organize incoming donations to be used in this space. No experience necessary. 

Through volunteering, our corporate and community partners play a crucial role in supporting the work we do and the youth we serve.

The volunteering opportunities we offer groups vary throughout the year, from wrapping presents during the holidays, to sorting clothing inventory, to handwritten notes to our generous donors. We can’t guarantee the activity you’ll be helping us with, but we can guarantee that we’re incredibly grateful for the support!

During the evenings and on weekends, recreation volunteers lead youth in various activities onsite at Covenant House Vancouver. Some examples of previous activities include: drop in basketball, arts and crafts, hosting book club, and games night. No experience necessary, but individuals who apply should be outgoing and comfortable with leading groups. 

Looking for a trained and certified professional who can support youth with a positive health journey. If you are a physiotherapist, chiropractor, dentist or any other trained professional who is willing to volunteer their time and expertise please contact us (certified professional only).

Do you have a talent for playing/teaching a certain instrument or several? We are looking for volunteers who are musically talented and are interested in hosting either 1:1 music lessons, group lessons, or open mic nights. If you are interested in helping foster a safe and open space for the sharing and learning of music, we would love to hear from you. 

We are looking for volunteers who can help with the set up or clean up of  certain weekly art groups, or who can help support the art therapist throughout the workshops. No experience necessary.

Anyone who is interested in any of the above opportunities can contact the volunteer team at volunteer@covenanthousebc.org. 

Please note: starting October 18, 2024, we will pause our volunteer intake process to focus on our Holiday Campaign. Regular volunteer intake will resume in the new year. If you are interested in being add to our waitlist please email us at volunteer@covenanthousebc.org. 

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming new volunteers in the new year!

Here are some other fun ways to get involved:

Donate directly through Amazon.

Join the Sleep Out Movement.

Host a DIY Fundraiser.