Volunteer

What We Do

Volunteers are a key part of CNH’s success. Every year, hundreds of volunteers help support CNH in a variety of ways. They help out in the office, in the kitchen, on the rooftop garden, and in many of CNH’s programs and initiatives. Volunteering is a great way to get valuable experience and a wonderful way to contribute to making your community a better place!

For more information, contact Yndira Arteaga, Volunteer Manager, at volunteering@cnh.bc.ca or 604-435-0323.

Registration

Thank you for making a difference in our community! Complete our online volunteer registration form (via Microsoft Forms), or visit our locations and complete a printed form.

Main Site: 5288 Joyce St, Vancouver
Annex: 3690 Vanness Ave, Vancouver

Requirements

As per the CNH Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before they start their volunteering experience at CNH. Volunteer positions are open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and others with valid work permits. We welcome people from all backgrounds and ages, but please note some requirements:

Work permit holders, visitors and international students need to send additional information to our office – connect with us!
Volunteers must review and agree with the CNH volunteer guidelines. All volunteers review these guidelines with their Program Manager /Supervisor on their first day of volunteering/orientation and volunteers will be required to sign the document if they agree to comply with the guidelines.
- These guidelines are based on CNH’s mission and values. We encourage those interested in volunteering at CNH to read the guidelines before registering to volunteer.
All volunteers are required to submit a valid BC criminal records clearance (CRC) before they start volunteering with CNH (mandatory for volunteers 12+ years old).

Processing

Processing of volunteer registrations may take up to 5 weeks. You will receive an email from our volunteer program with instructions on how to apply online for a free Criminal Records Check (CRC)* with the BC Ministry of Public Safety, focused on vulnerable sectors.

Once we receive your CRC results, we’ll contact you to connect you with our Program Managers/Supervisors to start your volunteering experience.

IMPORTANT: If you have not received info within a week, please connect with volunteering@cnh.bc.ca. Please check your spam/junk folders in case the emails are there instead of your inbox.

*All volunteer CRC applications with the BC Ministry of Public Safety are free. Currently only online applications are accepted. CRC results are sent directly to us within 2 to 5 weeks. If you have current CRC results from a police detachment or RCMP, completed with a vulnerable sector search, you may submit a copy to us. CRC results are valid for 5 years from date of issue.

Three youth program volunteers wearing matching tshirts and sitting at a event registration table

Volunteer Openings

Food Distribution Helper Thursdays (#CD2025-08)

As soon as possible We distribute free food to our community members. We are looking for people who is friendly and would love to help our neighbours.

Dance and Movement Facilitator (#CS2025-08)

As soon as possible Make Your Move is a weekly program offering a supportive space for dancers of all levels to explore movement freely. Participants can dance, train, or simply move in ways that feel good to them.

Sewing and Crochet Volunteer (#CS2025-06)

As soon as possible Make Your Mark! is a free art studio session which shares skills to each other. Each participant brings their own art project to create their own art works. Acrylic painting, water color painting, sketching, origami, embroidery, sewing, crochet, and more.

Event Planning Helper Volunteer (#CS2025-04)

As soon as possible The Event Planning Helper Volunteer will be responsible for supporting the planning, organization, and delivery of community-based arts event leading up to our annual festival, Collingwood Days.

Watercolour and Painting Volunteer (#CS2025-05)

As soon as possible Make Your Mark! is free art studio session which shares skills to each other. E ach participants bring their own art project to create their own art works. Acrylic painting, water color painting, sketching, Origami, embroidery, sewing, crochet and more.