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The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver has always relied on volunteers and community partnerships to help build a Community of Hope.
People like you desire to make a lasting impact in the community we are a part of and our community of volunteers are the crucial driving force behind the work that happens here. We welcome individuals, corporations, businesses, clubs, organizations and teams to support our mission in Vancouver. Through giving your time and energy, you're serving some of our city’s most vulnerable individuals and families.
On this page, you will discover answers to many of the questions you may have about volunteering with us. When you are ready to embark on an amazing journey with us, select one of the options below! More questions? Please feel free to reach out.
Nourishing Hope Marketplace (Location: 100-290 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A6 (FOODSTASH warehouse)
DATES:
- Every Mondays and/or Tuesdays (Starting from May 1, 2023)
TIME:
- From 7:30AM to 10:00AM (2.5 hour)
LOCATION:
100-290 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A6 (FOODSTASH warehouse)
DUTIES:
Help pack and sort food for the food program
Interact with neighbours in a safe and friendly manner
Provide neighbours with food
Communicate closely with food manager to assist in giving food out
Carry and handle food which may involve lifting jobs
Build community with neighbours through conversation and discipleship
SKILLS NEEDED:
Able to communicate in basic English
- Able to lift objects (e.g. grocery items, food) up to 50lbs
Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Good organizational Skills
(Optional) Language Skills (Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic..)
Registration:
To apply, please send an email to Volunteer Coordinator (Bernice.Chiu@salvationarmy.ca). She will follow up with you on the required volunteer registration procedure.
DATES:
- Every Mondays and/or Tuesdays (Starting from May 1, 2023)
TIME:
- From 9:30AM to 1 PM (3.5 hour)
LOCATION:
100-290 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A6 (FOODSTASH warehouse)
DUTIES:
Interact with neighbours and help them select and carry food in accordance with their preference
Communicate closely with the food manager to assist in giving food out
Help pack and sort food for the food program
Carry and handle food which may involve lifting jobs
Help clean up the venue after the Marketplace
SKILLS NEEDED:
Able to communicate in basic English
- Able to lift objects (e.g. grocery items, food) up to 50lbs
Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Good organizational Skills
(Optional) Language Skills (Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic..)
Registration:
To apply, please send an email to Volunteer Coordinator (Bernice.Chiu@salvationarmy.ca). She will follow up with you on the required volunteer registration procedure.
DATES:
- Every Friday (Starting from May 12, 2023)
TIME:
- From 6:30AM to 9AM (2.5 hours)
LOCATION:
Vancouver First Church of the Nazarene (Address: 998 19th Ave. E Vancouver, BC V5V 1K7)
DUTIES:
Assist with cooking and preparing a freshly made meal in the morning
Support and communicate any problems to the food coordinator
Build a community with neighbours through conversation and discipleship
Cleaning the multipurpose room at the end of the shift may be needed
SKILLS NEEDED:
Able to communicate in basic English
- Able to lift objects (e.g. grocery items, food) up to 50lbs
Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Good organizational Skills
- Basic Cooking and Cleaning Skills
(Optional) Attended food safety training course
Registration:
To apply, please send an email to Volunteer Coordinator (Bernice.Chiu@salvationarmy.ca). She will follow up with you on the required volunteer registration procedure.
DATES:
- Every Friday (Starting from May 12, 2023)
TIME:
- From 7:30AM to 10AM (2.5 hours)
LOCATION:
Vancouver First Church of the Nazarene (Address: 998 19th Ave. E Vancouver, BC V5V 1K7)
DUTIES:
- Sanitize and wipe all tables at the venue during the Breakfast time
- Assist in washing dishes
- Assist in cleaning the multi-purpose room after the breakfast connect program
- Educate neighbours to categorize the garbage and leftovers into different bins
- Work and communicate closely with the food coordinator
- Build a community with neighbours through conversation and discipleship
SKILLS NEEDED:
- Able to communicate in basic English
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Good organizational Skills
- Basic Cooking and Cleaning Skills
- (Optional) Attended food safety training course
Registration:
To apply, please send an email to Volunteer Coordinator (Bernice.Chiu@salvationarmy.ca). She will follow up with you on the required volunteer registration procedure.
DATES:
- Every Friday (Starting from May 12, 2023)
TIME:
- From 8:30AM to 10:30AM (1.5 hours)
LOCATION:
Vancouver First Church of the Nazarene (Address: 998 19th Ave. E Vancouver, BC V5V 1K7)
DUTIES:
- Help sanitize and wipe all tables at the venue during and after the Breakfast time
- Greet neighbours and assist with serving food
- Assist with organising and bagging food
- Support and communicate any problems to the food coordinator
- Build a community with neighbours through conversation and discipleship
- Clean the multipurpose room at the end of the shift may be needed
SKILLS NEEDED:
- Able to communicate in basic English
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Good organizational Skills
- Basic Cooking and Cleaning Skills
- (Optional) Attended food safety training course
Registration:
To apply, please send an email to Volunteer Coordinator (Bernice.Chiu@salvationarmy.ca). She will follow up with you on the required volunteer registration procedure.
DATES:
- Every Friday (Starting from May 12, 2023)
TIME:
- From 8:30AM to 10:30AM (2 hours)
LOCATION:
Vancouver First Church of the Nazarene (Address: 998 19th Ave. E Vancouver, BC V5V 1K7)
DUTIES:
- Warmly greet and welcome all arriving neighbours in different languages as needed
- Direct them to the Coat Check Counter/their dining tables/the food station as needed
- Answer enquiries about the breakfast connect program
- Follow the safety and emergency rules and regulations of the Salvation Army
- Approach and develop good relationships with neighbours in a safe and friendly
- Provide hand sanitizer and masks to the neighbours
- Help sanitize and wipe all tables at the venue during and after the Breakfast time
SKILLS NEEDED:
- Able to communicate in basic English
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Good organizational Skills
- Basic Cooking and Cleaning Skills
- (Optional) Attended food safety training course
Registration:
To apply, please send an email to Volunteer Coordinator (Bernice.Chiu@salvationarmy.ca). She will follow up with you on the required volunteer registration procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Complete and submit the Volunteer Application Form
- Complete our Volunteer Policy Acknowledgement
- Complete a Criminal Record Check
- Meet our volunteer coordinator to verify information and ask any questions you may have
- Sign up for your first shift!
We greatly appreciate all who are interested in being a volunteer. It is also our responsibility to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers
and neighbours whom might be part of vulnerable groups including children.
Boundless Vancouver is delighted to provide volunteer opportunities to all age groups. All applicants under the age of 19 must be approved by a guardian. We may require adult (parent or guardian) supervision while volunteering.
Volunteer shifts tend to be upwards of 3 hours. You are more than welcome to contribute more!
Our volunteer shifts are based on operational needs,
availability of the volunteers, and seasonal event requirement.
Yes, each volunteer will receive training and orientation specific to their volunteer roles.
Wherever possible, volunteers will be given opportunities to attend workshops/seminars relating to the volunteer's area of interest for further advancement.
Yes! Based on the size, age, characteristics of your group, we will match you with volunteer activities based on operational and seasonal needs (e.g. Christmas Toy Shops) Fill in your group application form today!