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The Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome
Vancouver, British Columbia

The Canadian Association of Williams Syndrome (CAWS) was founded by a group of parents in 1984. We are a national federation of the provinces of Canada that provide support to William syndrome individuals and their families. Our registered non-profit society consists of 350 families and continues to grow as awareness is increased and information is shared. CAWS is often support for other Williams Syndrome Associations and their families around the world and vice versa.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

Volunteer Profile of The Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome

The Canadian Network for International Surgery
1985 W Broadway, Suite 105, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Canadian Network for International Surgery (CNIS) is a Canadian registered charity with an incredible history. For almost 20 years, CNIS has been teaching lifesaving surgical, obstetrical and nursing skills in sub-Saharan Africa. The current focus of our programs is on maternal health in rural communities -providing women, particularly expecting mothers with access to better healthcare. To date, over 25,000 African healthcare workers have been educated in lifesaving skills, preparing them to work in rural communities.

Keywords: International · Health

Volunteer Profile of The Canadian Network for International Surgery

The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research
855 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia

We're committed to improving the lives of people with GI and liver conditions, supporting research, advocating for appropriate patient access to healthcare, and promoting gastrointestinal and liver health.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research

The Children's Family House Society of B C
4116 Angus Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

For over thirty years, Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon (RMH BC) has been providing accommodation for seriously ill children and their families when they must travel to Vancouver for their child's major treatment. Since 1983, we have welcomed families at our 13-bedroom home in Shaughnessy, but the need for our services was much greater. In 2013, we began construction on a new 73-bedroom House, conveniently located on the grounds of BC Children's Hospital.

Keywords: Family Support · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Children's Family House Society of B C

The Children's Foundation
2750 East 18th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia

We help children heal from trauma and set them on the path to success in adulthood. Trauma may occur for many reasons and different children react differently to those experiences. Poverty, witnessing violence or coping with a mental health condition can greatly challenge a child's ability to grow and develop at a typical rate. Left untreated, the likelihood of difficulties into adulthood increases. We identify the sources of trauma and help a child cope and heal so they can look forward to a bright future.

Keywords: Family Support · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Children's Foundation

The Cinematheque
1131 Howe St, Suite 200, Vancouver, British Columbia

Pacific Cinematheque Pacifique was established as a film society four decades ago, and since that time has been one of the most active film organizations in North America, with more than 500 curated film exhibitions annually. We have offered filmlovers more international cinema, director retrospectives, contemporary and classic Canadian filmworks, emerging talents, arthouse masterpieces, and experimental shorts and features than any other theatre in the province.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Cinematheque

The Coastal Jazz and Blues Society
316 West 6th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia

The story of Coastal Jazz and Blues Society is the story of determination, passion, idealism, community, and of course, music. Founded in 1985 and incorporated in 1986, as a community based, not-for-profit, charitable arts organization located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the society, from the very beginning, has worked diligently to establish Vancouver as a centre for the creation and exchange of sounds and ideas between the local, national and international music communities.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Coastal Jazz and Blues Society

The Cultch
1895 Venables St, Vancouver, British Columbia

Perched at the top of a hill that slopes down to the heart of the City, The Cultch has always been a gathering place. This once-abandoned church has developed into a national treasure and BC's most diverse performance space.

Keywords: Theatre · Cultural Centres · Arts and Culture · Art Centres

Volunteer Profile of The Cultch

The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education
Vancouver, British Columbia

Established in 2005 in Vancouver, Canada, the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education is inspired by the Dalai Lama's vision for 21st century education. His belief that a balance between educating the mind and educating the heart will help create a more compassionate and peaceful world is the cornerstone of the Center's mission.

Keywords: Religion

Volunteer Profile of The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education

The David Suzuki Foundation
2211 West 4th Ave, Suite 219, Vancouver, British Columbia

We collaborate with Canadians from all walks of life, including government and business, to conserve our environment and find solutions that will create a sustainable Canada through science-based research, education and policy work.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of The David Suzuki Foundation

The Documentary Media Society
1726 Commercial Dr, Unit 5, Vancouver, British Columbia

DOXA is presented by The Documentary Media Society, a Vancouver based non-profit, charitable society (incorporated in 1998) devoted to presenting independent and innovative documentaries to Vancouver audiences.

Keywords: Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Documentary Media Society

The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association
302 Columbia St, Vancouver, British Columbia

For 38 years, the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre has provided a safe space for women and children in the Downtown Eastside. We provide practical support, basic necessities and hot nutritious meals to over 500 women and children every day. We support women to make positive changes in their lives by connecting them to a continuum of services including outreach, advocacy, wellness, recreation, housing and skills development.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association

The John Howard Society of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia
763 Kingsway, Vancouver, British Columbia

We are a non-profit charitable organization in Vancouver providing assistance with housing, life-skills, and community-based support with the goal of getting individuals to achieve greater independence and value their positive contributions to society. We advocate for just and humane punishment for crime and educate on the social, economic and personal costs of crime.

Keywords: Restorative Justice · Justice and Legal

Volunteer Profile of The John Howard Society of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia

The Kettle Friendship Society
1725 Venables Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Kettle Society supports people with mental illness to lead healthier lives.

Keywords: Mental Health · Housing · Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of The Kettle Friendship Society

The Kidsafe Project Society
1300 E Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia

We welcome children from the ages of 5 to 13 for the two months of summer vacation, for spring break, winter break, and for some after school programs as well.
The KidSafe Project Society is a registered charity (no. 89026 6349 RR00001) run by dedicated staff and a community-based board of directors.
KidSafe runs free of charge to families and continues to operate on community support and the generous contributions of individuals, corporations, government, foundations, and in-kind donors.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of The Kidsafe Project Society

The Law Courts Education Society of British Columbia
800 Hornby St, Suite 260, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Justice Education Society creates innovative programs and resources that improve access to British Columbia's justice system. To date, the Society has produced over 50 legal publications, 28 websites, more than 200 instructional videos, and has introduced over one million British Columbians to their province's justice system.

Keywords: Justice and Legal

Volunteer Profile of The Law Courts Education Society of British Columbia

The Lookout Emergency Aid Society
429 Alexander St, Vancouver, British Columbia

Lookout Emergency Aid Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services.

Keywords: Homeless and Housing

Volunteer Profile of The Lookout Emergency Aid Society

The Metropolitan Co-Operative Theatre Society
1370 S.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

Bringing laughter, intrigue and surprise to live audiences. Non-profit theatre company fueled by volunteers, now in our 53rd season of great entertainment.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of The Metropolitan Co-Operative Theatre Society

The Minerva Foundation for BC Women
111 West Hastings Street, The Woodward's Building Suite 320, Vancouver, British Columbia

Since 1999 Minerva has helped more than 3000 women and girls gain values-based leadership skills to empower them in their communities, at the workplace, and with their educational goals.

Keywords: Women · Leadership · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of The Minerva Foundation for BC Women

The Music Heals Foundation
1788 W. 5th Ave, Suite 400, Vancouver, British Columbia

Music therapy is the skillful use of music and musical elements by an accredited music therapist to promote, maintain, and restore mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Music has nonverbal, creative, structural, and emotional qualities. These are used in the therapeutic relationship to facilitate contact, interaction, self-awareness, learning, self-expression, communication, and personal development. - Canadian Association for Music Therapy

Keywords: Music · Health

Volunteer Profile of The Music Heals Foundation

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The Arthritis Society

The Arthritis Society is dedicated to a vision of living well while creating a future without arthritis. The Society is Canada's principal health charity providing education, programs and support to the over 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis.

West Coast LEAF

West Coast LEAF is the first and only organization in BC dedicated to promoting women’s equality through the law.

Alzheimer Society of BC

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, to promote public awareness and to search for the causes and the cure.

Youth Initiative Vancouver

High school students in Vancouver are all equipped with veritable arsenals of skills and experiences that they have accumulated from their experiences such as their education, their hobbies, or their culture. If we were to match volunteers with specific jobs that matched their skills and experiences, we believe that the volunteers will work more efficiently and contentedly. More importantly, they will have the opportunity for rapid personal development in a field in which they are interested.
These opportunities will come from many different sources, and it is the job of Youth Initiative Vancouver to connect with these sources and search through all our registered volunteers for individuals with matching portfolios. We will continually monitor and evaluate our registered volunteers to ensure their commitment and quality of work.

Atira Women's Resource Society

Atira Women's Resource Society (Atira) is a not-for-profit organization committed to the work of ending violence against women through providing direct service, as well as working to increase awareness of and education around the scope and impact on our communities of men's violence against women and children.

UBC Occupational Therapy and Heath Sciences

Originally a division within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy emerged in July 2007. The department offers a wide array of educational and research opportunities, including an entry to practice graduate program: Master of Occupational Therapy, MOT; graduate research programs: MSc and PhD; and post-professional online: Master of rehabilitation science, MRSc and certificate programs.

UBC Life Sciences Circle

UBC Life Sciences Circle is an outreach program for high school students. We offer free events to all high schools students who are interested in pursuing life sciences. Our sessions usually consist of a lecture given by a guest lecturer about a topic of their interest. Then we will proceed to further explore this topic either by visiting a lab, doing problem solving activities and discussions. There will be an opportunity for students to mingle with UBC students and ask questions about life science programs/courses, along with general inquiries about university life.

Car Free Day Vancouver

Car Free Day is a completely volunteer-led festival that occurs every year in June to celebrate healthier and happier communities - by promoting active transportation, community engagement and sustainability!

Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm

The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS), located at UBC Farm, is a unique research centre that aims to understand and fundamentally transform local and global food systems towards a more sustainable, food-secure future. The centre is a living laboratory, committed to finding solutions to both the local and global challenges facing food systems sustainability and translating solutions to improve personal, community, and environmental health.

The Ride to Conquer Cancer Benefiting BC Cancer Foundation

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.

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