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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

Social Prescribing Volunteer (#CS2025-6)

Supporting older adults to enhance their health and wellbeing and get to know older adults better. Learn about community and health services available in the community. Posting Start Date: As soon as able                                   Posting End Date: Until filled Name of Program: Social Prescribing Program               Number of volunteers: Three (3) Program Description: Social Prescribing program at CNH is one of four sites in Vancouver Lower Mainland, funded by the Ministry of Health, supported by United Way, overseen by Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing, led by a Social Prescribing Community Connector. Social Prescribing is a structured way of referring adults…

Grocery Order Taker – (#CS2025-4)

You will provide a supported shopping service to those who are 55+ residing in the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood and surrounding area. Volunteers call a senior, take their grocery order, and engage with them over the phone. Volunteer Position: Grocery Order TakerPosting Start Date: As soon as ablePosting End Date:  Until filledName of Program: Grocery Shopping Program Number of volunteers needed: 3 to 4Program Description: The Grocery Shopping Program provides a supported shopping service to those who are 55+ residing in the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood and surrounding area. A group of dedicated volunteers will call a senior, take their order, and engage with…

Grocery Driver Helper – Wednesdays (#CS2025-5)

Every Wednesday you will pick up pre-packaged grocery orders at the Grandview Save on Foods and deliver the orders to seniors in the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood. Volunteer Position: Grocery Driver HelperPosting Start Date: As soon as ablePosting End Date:  Until filledName of Program: Grocery Shopping ProgramProgram Description: Join the Grocery Shopping Program at Collingwood Neighbourhood House and start making a difference in the lives of vulnerable seniors in your community. Every Wednesday between 10am to 2pm, drivers will pick up pre-packaged grocery orders at the Grandview Save on Foods and deliver the orders to seniors in the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood. With your…