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The Power of Hope Society
1921 Fernwood Road, Unit 7, Victoria, British Columbia

The Power of Hope unleashes the positive potential of youth through arts-centered intergenerational and multicultural learning programs that value self-awareness, leadership, community and social change.

Keywords: Leadership · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Power of Hope Society

The Progressive Housing Society
7836 6th Street, Burnaby, British Columbia

Progressive Housing Society is a registered non-profit charity in Burnaby which has been delivering support services to adults living with mental illness and with issues relating to homelessness since 1981. We promote wellness and provide direct support to these individuals so that they may live independently in the community.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of The Progressive Housing Society

The Richmond Art Gallery Association
7700 Minoru Gate, Unit 180, Richmond, British Columbia

The Richmond Art Gallery is the City of Richmond's Public Art Gallery. The Gallery is owned by the City of Richmond and is supported by the Richmond Art Gallery Association. RAGA is an independent, non-profit society formed to support the public, non-profit gallery of the City of Richmond.

Keywords: Galleries · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Richmond Art Gallery Association

The Richmond Hospital Foundation
7000 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, British Columbia

Richmond Hospital Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to fundraising for VCH-Richmond and our community's health care needs by inspiring individuals, businesses, and organizations to give to Richmond Hospital Foundation as their charity of choice to help purchase vital medical equipment, improve patient care programs, and upgrade local facilities.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of The Richmond Hospital Foundation

The Ride to Conquer Cancer Benefiting BC Cancer Foundation
303-698 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Ride is a unique 2 day cycling journey from Vancouver to Seattle, August 29th - 30th, 2015 that inspires awareness, ignites hope, and raises funds benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation. The Ride to Conquer Cancer is growing in strength and numbers and this year we are recruiting an even larger volunteer team to help us make the weekend as organized and as enjoyable as possible for all involved. Since it's inception in 2009 the Ride has raised nearly $60 Million in support of Cancer Research in BC.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of The Ride to Conquer Cancer Benefiting BC Cancer Foundation

The Robert Bateman Centre
470 Belleville Street, Victoria, British Columbia

Robert Bateman, a living legend, strides the world of art and nature.
This exhibition unleashes the full scope of his work from the largest original painting to the smallest drawing. Crossing the years and continents, visitors will explore the life of this iconic artist from his childhood to his latest masterpiece.

Keywords: Wildlife · Arts and Culture · Art Centres · Art

Volunteer Profile of The Robert Bateman Centre

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Okanagan Centre
285 Terai Crt, Kelowna, British Columbia

The Okanagan Centre of the R.A.S.C. was formerly known as the Okanagan Astronomical Society, with Kelowna and Vernon members deciding to join with the R.A.S.C. in 1995, and Penticton members in 2010.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Okanagan Centre

The S A Foundation
1520 Rand Avenue, Unit 103, Vancouver, British Columbia

Under the direction of a volunteer Board of Trustees, the SA Foundation initiates the development of programs and services for young women between the ages of 16 and 29, who have been or are at risk of becoming, sexually exploited and/or trafficked.
The SA Foundation is one of few organizations internationally that offers a comprehensive and uniquely designed long-term recovery program for these young women, including those that are pregnant and/or have children.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of The S A Foundation

The Salvation Army BC Division
103 - 3833 Henning Dr, Burnaby, British Columbia

As the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada, The Salvation Army provides direct, compassionate, hands-on service to more than 1.8 million people across the country each year

Keywords: Religion · Poverty · Emergency and Safety

Volunteer Profile of The Salvation Army BC Division

The Shoebox Project for Shelters
, British Columbia

The Shoebox Project, supported by Dream, collects and distributes gifts, in the form of shoeboxes, to women in shelters across the United States and Canada.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of The Shoebox Project for Shelters

The South Island Dispute Resolution Centre Society
2220 Sooke Road, Suite 102, Victoria, British Columbia

Established in 1974, Communica: Dialogue and Resolution Services Society (Formerly The South Island Dispute Resolution Centre) provides conflict management and communication courses and workshops, and dispute resolution services such as mediation, arbitration, parenting coordination, coaching, and group facilitation. We work with individuals, groups and organizations to explore and implement various collaborative approaches. We strive to contribute to a strong, healthy, collaborative community.

Keywords: Restorative Justice · Justice and Legal

Volunteer Profile of The South Island Dispute Resolution Centre Society

The Stathcona Wilderness Institute Society
Courtenay, British Columbia

The Strathcona Wilderness Institute Society was founded to promote sensitive and enjoyable use of the remote and natural Strathcona Provincial Park, which is located in the centre of Vancouver Island, on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of The Stathcona Wilderness Institute Society

The Terry Fox Foundation
46167 Yale Rd, Suite 303, Chilliwack, British Columbia

The Terry Fox Foundation is responsible for supporting close to $20 million in discovery based research each year in Canada - all monies raised outside Canada must be distributed to (a) an institute approved by the Foundation and its advisors or (b) remitted to Canada. The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) is a recipient of TFF funding for translational research.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

Volunteer Profile of The Terry Fox Foundation

The Vancouver Children's Choir Choral Society
690 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

Since 1983, the Vancouver Children's Choir has provided young musicians with the opportunity to learn the foundations of choral singing through the works of Pergolesi, Bach, Handel, Mozart, Debussy, and Britten. From Beethoven to Bernstein, the choir's performances and recordings also showcase the variety of musical styles and languages each chorister experiences.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Children's Choir Choral Society

The Vancouver Chopin Society
601 Broadway W, Suite 400, Vancouver, British Columbia

The society aims to promote cultural interaction among the people of Vancouver, who come from a rich variety of ethnic backgrounds, and to emphasize the importance of music in our lives. We have chosen to name our Society after the Polish composer Frederic Chopin because of the universal appeal of his music and his world-wide reputation as one of the greatest composers for the keyboard.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Chopin Society

The Vancouver Community Network
411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver Community Network (VCN) is a non-profit Internet service provider that provides free services to assist individuals, community groups and non-profit organizations in accessing and utilizing the Internet to its fullest ability. We believe the information, resources and opportunities on the Internet should be accessible to all! We work to expand public access to computers and the Internet, provide educational services for their effective use and promote local content on the web.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Community Network

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society
411 Dunsmuir St, Suite 468, Vancouver, British Columbia

To achieve the status of a true legend, it should have started differently. It should have started with the artistic director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Mitch Podolak, looking across the prairies fixing his penetrating, visionary gaze westward and determining right then and there that he was going to establish a folk music festival in Vancouver.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society

The Vancouver High Spirits Choral Society
911 West 22nd Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia

High Spirits Choir is a community choir based in Vancouver, BC. We sing an eclectic, uplifting and sometimes demanding repertoire that includes gospel, classical, jazz, show tunes, modern/contemporary, love songs, and world music.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver High Spirits Choral Society

The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra Society
719 East 31st Avenue, Unit 12, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra's mission is to act as a forum for the creation of a new musical art form, one in which all of Canada's resident cultures can take part. Through composition, performance and educational outreach to both music professionals and the general public, the VICO serves as a voice for Canadian composers and musicians of diverse backgrounds, and fosters the creation of musical works that fuse and transcend cultural traditions.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra Society

The Vancouver International Writers Festival Society
1398 Cartwright Street, Suite 202, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Writers Fest turns reading into a community experience, bringing people together to share thoughts, explore ideas, and witness brilliant conversations.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver International Writers Festival Society

The Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall
475 Alexander St, Vancouver, British Columbia

Established in 1906, the Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH) is a non-profit, community-based and driven organization, committed to education, culture and community.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall

The Vancouver Jewish Film Festival Society
6184 Ash St, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Jewish Film Centre hosts the longest running Jewish film festival in Canada, the Vancouver Jewish Film Festival. We have an established track record and we are proud to bring the best and most current films to our Vancouver communities.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Jewish Film Festival Society

The Vancouver Life Drawing Society
1011 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

"Life drawing is a basic inquiry into the human form."
Everyone is welcome, from beginners to seasoned artists. Sessions are run throughout the week. Drop in or become a member. See our rates. Show your work in our member's gallery.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Life Drawing Society

The Vancouver Maritime Museum Society
1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is located within Vanier Park just west of False Creek on the Vancouver waterfront. The main exhibit is the St. Roch, an historic arctic exploration vessel used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The museum also has extensive galleries of model ships, including a particularly fine bone model of the French warship Vengeur du Peuple which was built around 1800 by French prisoners of war, a Children's Maritime Discovery Centre, a recreation of the fo'c'sle (forecastle) of Vancouver's ship Discovery, an extensive collection of maritime art, and a large library and archives.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Maritime Museum Society

The Vancouver Men's Chorus
1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Men's Chorus is a registered non-profit society dedicated to presenting high-quality musical entertainment.

Composed of gay men and their friends, the chorus promotes community spirit and a positive image of the gay community.

The Chorus is a member of the Vancouver Cultural Alliance, the British Columbia Choral Federation and of GALA Choruses, an association of over one hundred men's, women's, and mixed choruses from the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia, dedicated to providing leadership and inspiration to the gay and lesbian movement through excellence in the choral arts.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Men's Chorus

The Vancouver Out on Screen Film and Video Society
207 W Hastings St., Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia

lluminating, celebrating and advancing queer lives through film, education and dialogue.

We understand that change doesn't happen overnight. Real change requires courageous leadership, strategic thinking and invested partners working together to foster a sense of belonging, affirmation and connection to other community members and to social movements.


Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Out on Screen Film and Video Society

The Vancouver Police Historical Society
240 E. Cordova St., Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Police Museum is an independent, not-for-profit facility run by the Vancouver Police Historical Society with an elected Board of Directors. Established in 1983 and opened as a museum in 1986, the Society is neither part of nor funded by either the Vancouver Police Department or the City of Vancouver. It's funding relies solely on admissions, donations and grants from individuals and institutions.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Police Historical Society

The Vancouver Second Mile Society
509 East Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver Second Mile Society (VSMS) was established in 1958 by Dr. Wallace Wilson, a Health Department official from the City of Vancouver. The Society was created in response to concerns that the City's redevelopment in the downtown eastside did not include a community centre since the closure of the original Carnegie Library in 1958.

Keywords: Seniors · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Second Mile Society

The Vetta Chamber Music and Recital Society
4270 Barker Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia

The Vetta Chamber Music and Recital Society is a non-profit charitable organization under the Income Tax Act

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Vetta Chamber Music and Recital Society

The Victoria Foundation
109 - 645 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia

The Victoria Foundation is a community foundation and a registered charity accredited by Imagine Canada. By connecting visionary donors with causes that truly matter, we're able to invest in people, projects and non-profit organizations that make our communities stronger - now and for the long-term. We've been doing so since 1936.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment · Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Victoria Foundation

The Victoria Human Exchange Society
Box 8534, Victoria, British Columbia

The Victoria Human Exchange Society is a totally volunteer Society and registered Charity which was founded in 1992.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of The Victoria Human Exchange Society

The Wellspring Foundation for Education
21579 88B Avenue, Unit 72, Langley, British Columbia

Wellspring is passionate about real life change in all members of the Wellspring community, as we show the love of Christ by empowering a new generation of leaders in Central and Eastern Africa and beyond. We believe we are uniquely placed to be a catalyst for transforming education for hundreds of thousands of African children and fostering vibrant communities that address poverty in all its forms.

Keywords: International · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The Wellspring Foundation for Education

The West Coast Book Prize Society
207 W Hastings St, Suite 901, Vancouver, British Columbia

The BC Book Prizes, established in 1985, celebrate the achievements of British Columbia writers and publishers.

The seven Prizes are presented annually at the Lieutenant Governor's BC Book Prizes Gala in the spring, with the winner of The Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence being announced beforehand at the annual BC Book Prizes Soiree.

The Prizes are administered and awarded by members of a non-profit society who represent all facets of the publishing and writing community.

Keywords: Scholarships · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The West Coast Book Prize Society

The West Vancouver Community Arts Council
1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia

The West Vancouver Community Arts Council was established in 1968, with a mission to increase and broaden the opportunities for West Vancouver and all North Shore citizens to enjoy and participate in cultural activities. The WVCAC is based out of the Silk Purse Arts Centre on the waterfront near John Lawson Park at 1570 Argyle Avenue. The District of West Vancouver generously makes the Silk Purse available for the Council's use.

Keywords: Arts and Culture · Art Councils

Volunteer Profile of The West Vancouver Community Arts Council

The Zero Ceiling Society of Canada
La Societe Sans Limites Du Canada
Whistler, British Columbia

Zero Ceiling was founded in 1997 in Whistler, British Columbia by mountain enthusiast and visionary, Chris Winter. For 18 years, Zero Ceiling has been providing at-risk and homeless youth from Vancouver and the Sea to Sky Corridor an opportunity to experience mountain life through adventure based learning programs. Our programs cater to youth between the ages of 13 - 24 and focus on fun, adventure, learning and healthy lifestyle.

Keywords: Leadership · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Zero Ceiling Society of Canada

Theatre BC British Columbia Drama Association
25 Victoria Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia

THEATRE BC has served as the parent association for community theatre in the province since 1932. Its aims are to promote and encourage the development of community theatre by providing leadership as well as opportunities for participation, education and sharing in the enjoyment of diverse theatre experiences.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Theatre BC British Columbia Drama Association

Theatre NorthWest
556 North Nechako Rd, Unit 36, Prince George, British Columbia

Theatre NorthWest is a regional theatre dedicated to bringing our audience a wide range of plays drawn from the contemporary Canadian and International repertoire. Actors and other theatre professionals are contracted for each production from across Canada to work with our resident staff in order to bring together a four-play season which runs from September to May. Now the largest arts organization in the northern two-thirds of British Columbia, Theatre NorthWest boasts the most paid attendance, most annual performances, and one of the highest subscription rates in Canada.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Theatre NorthWest

Theatre Terrific
111 West Hastings Street, The Woodwards Building Suite 430, Vancouver, British Columbia

Theatre Terrific pioneers inclusive opportunities for artists of all abilities to develop performance skills and collaborate in the production of theatrical works. Through its work, Theatre Terrific challenges audiences to be open to the impact of thought provoking art.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Theatre Terrific

Theatre Under the Stars
2099 Beach Avenue, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia

Theatre Under the Stars is a not for profit society that entertains families through popular musical theatre shows.

Keywords: Theatre · Music · Dance · Arts and Culture · Art

Volunteer Profile of Theatre Under the Stars

Theatrix Youtheatre Society
1942 Como Lake Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia

The purpose of the Society is to promote and encourage the performing arts for children in the Lower Fraser Valley.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Theatrix Youtheatre Society

Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System
465 Victoria St, Suite 300, Kamloops, British Columbia

The Regional District provides library service to a population of 134,000 within a 45,000 square kilometer area of the Central Interior of British Columbia. It has 13 branch locations and a bookmobile.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System

Tidemark Theatre Society
1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, British Columbia

The Tidemark Theatre is an art deco, 467 seat performing arts venue located in Campbell River, British Columbia on Northern Vancouver Island. The Tidemark Theatre is located at 1220 Shoppers Row in downtown Campbell River, and is notably one the most prominent buildings downtown as depicted by its bright pink exterior.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Tidemark Theatre Society

Timberline Ranch
22351 144 Ave, Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Welcome to Timberline Ranch, where we take camps and retreat getaways to a whole new level.

Operated by a non-profit society, the Ranch's organization is committed to bringing hope to youth and building lives, one camper at a time.

Keywords: Children and Youth · Camps

Volunteer Profile of Timberline Ranch

TLC the Land Conservancy of British Columbia
1195 Esquimalt Rd, Suite 301, Victoria, British Columbia

Usually known as TLC, The Land Conservancy is a non-profit, charitable Land Trust working throughout British Columbia. TLC protects important habitat for plants, animals and natural communities as well as properties with historical, cultural, scientific, scenic or compatible recreational value.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of TLC the Land Conservancy of British Columbia

Tofino Botanical Gardens Foundation
1566 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, British Columbia

Tofino Botanical Gardens Foundation is home to the Tofino Botanical Gardens. We are a non-profit organization and a registered Canadian charity, located on a 12-acre waterfront site in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Our mission is to inspire conservation of the world's temperate, coastal rainforests.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Tofino Botanical Gardens Foundation

Torchbearers Capernwray Canada Society
Thetis Island, British Columbia

On Thetis Island is Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre, a branch of the international and interdenominational work of Torchbearers International. It is one of 25 such centres for Bible training, retreats and evangelism, which are scattered throughout 20 different countries of the world.

Keywords: Religion

Volunteer Profile of Torchbearers Capernwray Canada Society

Trail Family & Individual Resource Centre Society
2079 Columbia Ave, Trail, British Columbia

Trail Family and Individual Resource Centre (Trail F.A.I.R. Society) has been offering free, confidential, professional services for members of the community since 1977. We are a non-profit agency and a fully registered CRA Charity.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Trail Family & Individual Resource Centre Society

Trans-Himalayan Aid Society
999 West Broadway, Suite 720, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Trans-Himalayan Aid Society (TRAS) is a registered Canadian charity (#130620743RR0001), founded in 1962, that supports the health and education of children and youth in northern India, Nepal, and Tibet.

Keywords: Poverty · International

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Tri City Family Place
3435 Victoria Place, Coquitlam, British Columbia

We provide parents an oportunity to connect with other parents, develope conections to the community.

Keywords: Family Support · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Tri City Family Place

Tsolum River Restoration Society
Merville, British Columbia

A paid executive director led by a volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to restoring the badly battered Tsolum River.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment

Volunteer Profile of Tsolum River Restoration Society

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