“Giving back to people has given me and my children a new beginning.”

“Volunteering has shown me that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

“As a volunteer, I can reach out and share the love of God with others.”

“Volunteering gives me purpose and is an uplifting experience.”

Get Involved!

A great way to support us is by volunteering.  There are many volunteer opportunities at The Salvation Army Vancouver Community & Family Services.  Let us know if you are interested in assisting with daily or seasonal programs;  completing janitorial, warehouse or administration duties; or applying your talents in another creative way!

Benefits of Volunteering

• Experiencing the joy of sharing your gifts, talents, and skills;
• Opportunities arise to learn new skills and refine existing ones;
• Helping others is therapy for the soul;
• Adds useful and practical experience to your resume;
• You may develop new friendships.

Current Opportunities

• Kettle hosts / bell ringers needed for Christmas Kettle Campaign (November – December)
• Experienced Cooks needed for Breakfast Program: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays @ 7:30-10:30AM
• Small groups or individuals needed to assist with various tasks at Community Drop-In Breakfast
• Small groups or individuals needed to assist with Clothing Bank
• Child Care Workers needed for Community Kitchen (Criminal Record Check is required)
• Small groups or individuals needed to pack food hampers, sort donations, cleaning, etc.
• Groups or individuals needed to pack toys during the annual Christmas campaign (November – December)
• Groups or individuals needed to pack school supplies during the annual Back-To-School Supplies Campaign (Summer)

Apply Now!

Click here to host a Christmas Kettle, otherwise continue reading.  Begin the volunteer application process by completing the SAVCFS Volunteer Application Form.  Upon completion, you may submit your application: by postal mail or in person to the Program/Volunteer Coordinator at The Salvation Army Vancouver Community & Family Services, 3213 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 4B8; by fax to 604-872-7678; or by email to volunteer@salvationarmyvcfs.com.  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Corporate/Group Volunteering

Click here to host a Christmas Kettle, otherwise continue reading.  For information regarding corporate or group volunteer opportunities, please contact the Program/Volunteer Coordinator at 604-872-7676 or email volunteer@salvationarmyvcfs.com.

To register your group for a volunteer experience, begin by completing and submitting the SAVCFS Group Volunteer Application Package.  Upon completion, you may submit your group application: by postal mail or in person to the Program/Volunteer Coordinator at The Salvation Army Vancouver Community & Family Services, 3213 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 4B8; by fax to 604-872-7678; or by email to volunteer@salvationarmyvcfs.com.  You will be contacted upon review.  We thank you for your interest in volunteering at The Salvation Army Vancouver Community & Family Services!