“Volunteering has made me feel like I’m a part of something important. It’s very rewarding to see the difference you are making in such a significant way” – Naomi (CityReach Volunteer)
“Volunteering has made me feel like I’m a part of something important. It’s very rewarding to see the difference you are making in such a significant way” – Naomi (CityReach Volunteer)
“Because my life has been so blessed I want to give back. It is so rewarding” – O.M. (CityReach Volunteer)
Looking to make a positive difference in your community – get involved as a volunteer!
Below is a list of opportunities that we have.
Food Bank Volunteers
Volunteer for the Food for Families Food Bank program! Food bank volunteers must be able to make a weekly commitment between 9:00am and 12:00am on Thursdays. Volunteers are needed to set up the food bank, distribute food and provide knowledge and resources to participants, and clean up the area after the food bank. All volunteers must undergo a criminal record check prior to participation.
Food Bank Volunteers will also have the opportunity to get involved in other projects as they come up.
Please contact Laura at LauraA@cityreach.org
Environmental Initiatives Drivers
Volunteer drivers are needed for a CityReach environmental initiative; this is a great project for two people to do together. Volunteers must be able to commit to a half-hour delivery on a weekday afternoon, to drive a clean bin of fresh food scraps to a nearby community garden to drop off for their compost. This role can be done each week or on alternating weeks.
Environmental Initiatives Drivers will also have the opportunity to get involved in other projects as they come up.
Please contact Laura at LauraA@cityreach.org
Food Driver
A volunteer driver is needed to pick up and deliver CityReach food donations for our weekly nutritious food bank. This position involves picking up donated food from a distributer or farmer in the lower mainland and delivering it to the Warehouse. The shift is on Tuesday mornings for approximately 2 hours, though the day of the week may be flexible. This position does involve some lifting, and requires the use of your own vehicle.
Food Drivers will also have the opportunity to get involved in other projects as they come up.
Please contact Laura at LauraA@cityreach.org
Food for Families Tea Cart Volunteers
During the Food Bank, participants are offered tea, coffee, and sometimes snacks while they wait. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and this initiative is one of the ways we communicate that every person who comes through our door matters to us. Tea Cart Volunteers are required to make a weekly commitment on Thursday mornings from 8:30-11am to set up the tea and coffee station, graciously offer people tea and coffee, and clean up the station upon completion.
Tea Cart Volunteers will have the opportunity to get involved in other projects as they come up.
Please contact Laura at LauraA@cityreach.org
Kidstreet Volunteers
We are looking for people to serve the community with us at Kidstreet! This is an energetic, outreach focused program for children ages 6-12, open to anyone from our diverse community. Each week we offer a free lunch, games, videos, music, crafts, small group time, and a Bible lesson. So, we are always looking for more individuals, who are committed to Christ, to help lead in all of these areas. We also phone the children each Saturday, and connect with them throughout the weeks by mail and phone, and also plan special events. If you are interested in helping us out, whether by interacting with the children directly through leading games, activities or discussion groups, or by helping us prepare lunch, set up our facility, run technical support and video, make phone calls, or drive one of our vans (Class 4 required) – please let us know! All interested applicants will be required for an interview, to pass a criminal clearance, and to attend a training seminar through Broadway Church for safety in dealing with children.
Please contact Cheryl at 604.253.2700 x234 or CHERYLM@CITYREACH.ORG
Reception/Administration Volunteers
We have need for a Reception/Admin Assistant on Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday from 10 am until 3 pm. Duties would include answering the phone and redirecting calls, greeting guests and visitors, organizing and maintaining our office and emergency supplies room and assisting the Programs Manager with administration projects as needed. This person(s) would be friendly, outgoing, confident, compassionate, organized and have skills in the area of administration. All interested applicants would be required to have an interview and clear a criminal record check.
Please contact Tammy at TAMMYC@CITYREACH.ORG
Out of School Care Volunteers
Love spending time with children? We are looking for energetic and caring individuals who enjoy leading, teaching, and mentoring children ages 6-12. Our Out of School Care program provides care for children from three local elementary schools both before and afterschool. Volunteers opportunities include helping out with the daily program, teaching a special skill (i.e. dance, art, sports), and driving to and from school (a Class 4 license is required). This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to gain valuable experience and build into the lives of children. Out of School Care volunteers are required to have an interview, pass a criminal clearance, and to attend a training session for safety in dealing with children.
Please contact Michelle at MICHELLEW@CITYREACH.ORG
Volunteer Tutors
Want to help out the children of our community in a practical way? Get involved in our Elementary School Tutoring Program. Our volunteer tutors meet with the children to work on homework and play educational games. Volunteers must be able to make a weekly time commitment from 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM on Thursdays. Volunteers are required to have an interview and pass a criminal clearance.
Please contact Michelle at MICHELLEW@CITYREACH.ORG
Photos of our Volunteers in action