Community Brunch
Each Thursday, we open our doors so that anyone in the community can enjoy a hot brunch and supportive company—no appointments, no barriers. Volunteers help make this possible by offering their time, kindness, and presence. If you enjoy serving others, building relationships, and fostering an inclusive atmosphere, this is a rewarding way to give back.
Volunteer Role
As a volunteer, you’ll welcome guests with warmth and dignity while helping with simple food preparation, serving brunch, and supporting cleanup afterward. You’ll also spend time connecting with community members, offering friendly conversation, and helping create a safe, respectful, and inviting atmosphere for everyone who attends.
Program Details
We host a Community Brunch each Thursday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM as a drop-in program open to all. Volunteers can participate in a single shift or return regularly, depending on their availability.
A Meaningful Hour
Your presence helps ensure every guest receives more than a meal—
they receive care, acknowledgment, and community.
Why Volunteers Matter
A warm meal is only the beginning. Volunteers help reduce social isolation by offering genuine hospitality, conversation, and connection. Your time directly impacts neighbours who may be facing loneliness, food insecurity, or difficult life transitions.
Skills You’ll Use or Build
In this role, you’ll use and strengthen skills such as compassionate communication, community engagement, teamwork, and hospitality. Volunteering at Community Brunch offers a natural way to develop confidence in connecting with others while working alongside a supportive team dedicated to serving the community.
Join Us
Give an hour, make a connection, and be part of a weekly tradition that uplifts the entire community.
Volunteer Cook and Server (at the food counter)
Assist with cooking and preparing a freshly made meal in the morning
Support and communicate any problems to your superviosr
Build a community with neighbours through conversation
Serve food to neighbours according to their preference
Assist with cleaning the kitchen at the end of the shift-
Volunteer Cleaners
Use and clean the dishwashers under the supervision of our team
Sanitize and wipe all tables during the meal time
Sanitize and wipe all chairs at the end of the program
Assist in washing dishes (a dishwasher is available)
Assist in additional cleaning of the multi-purpose room after the meal -
Volunteer Bussers
Setting up tables and chairs
Clearing dishes from tables
Wiping down tables and chairs
Dispose of food waste and garbage into the appropriate bins -
Volunteer Community Greeters
Warmly greet and welcome all arriving neighbours in different languages as needed
Direct them to the their dining tables/the food station as needed
Follow the safety and emergency rules and regulations of the Salvation Army Approach and develop good relationships with neighbours in a safe and friendly manner
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Get Involved
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Interested in volunteering or attending one of our programs? Fill out the form and let us know which program you're interested in, and the best way we can contact you. We're looking forward to joining you in the mission of renewing our city.
- The Boundless Vancouver Team
Frequently Asked Questions
GOT A QUESTION?
Send an email indicating your interest to our Volunteer Coordinator: BoundlessVancouver.Volunteer@SalvationArmy.ca
Complete our Volunteer Policy Acknowledgement and Application Form
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 who may be a 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.
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.
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, and characteristics of your group, we will match you with volunteer activities based on operational and seasonal needs (e.g. Christmas Toy Shop, Back to School event). Fill in your group application form today!