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Volunteer With Us

The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver depends on dedicated volunteers and community partners to build a Community of Hope. By giving your time, you support some of our city’s most vulnerable neighbours. Explore the opportunities below, and reach out anytime with questions—we’d love to have you join us.

  • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

    Christmas Kettles

    Be the reason a family experiences hope this Christmas. Volunteer for a Christmas Kettle shift and support essential services in your community.

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  • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

    Nourishing Hope Program

    Your time can nourish hope. Join our volunteer team and support families and individuals in Vancouver with healthy, personalized food hampers.

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  • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

    Community Brunch

    Support your neighbours by volunteering at our weekly Community Brunch—help serve food, offer hospitality, and foster connection.

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Are you an existing volunteer?

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VOLUNTEER WITH US

Interested in volunteering? Fill out the application form and we will contact you. We're looking forward to joining you in the mission of renewing our city.

- The Boundless Vancouver Team

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the steps to becoming a volunteer?
  1. Send an email indicating your interest to our Volunteer Coordinator: BoundlessVancouver.Volunteer@SalvationArmy.ca
  2. Complete our Volunteer Policy Acknowledgement and Application Form
  3. Complete a Criminal Record Check
  4. Meet our volunteer coordinator to verify information and ask any questions you may have
  5. Sign up for your first shift!
Why do volunteers have to go through all of the above steps?

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.

What is a minimum age requirement to volunteer?

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.

How long are volunteer shifts usually?

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.

Do you accept “walk-in” volunteers?
As we want to get to know you first, we are unable to accommodate "walk-in” volunteers. You are most welcome to drop in and make an appointment with our volunteer coordinator to begin your sign up process.
Do volunteers have any training or orientation at Boundless Vancouver?

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.

Does Boundless Vancouver welcome group volunteers?

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!

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As the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada, The Salvation Army offers unprecedented support to society’s most vulnerable. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are giving hope by investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people.