Volunteer for Women's Organizations in Vancouver

Atira Women's Resource Society
101 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

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.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of Atira Women's Resource Society

B W S S Battered Womens Support Services Association
1424 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

We contribute to the freedom and liberation of girls and women from violence and to empower our community through training and education programs.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of B W S S Battered Womens Support Services Association

Beauty Night Society
1560 West 13th Avenue, Suite 3, Vancouver, British Columbia

Beauty Night builds self esteem and changes lives of women and youth living in poverty through 3 streams of programming: wellness, life skills development and makeovers.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Beauty Night Society

British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre Foundation
4500 Oak Street, Room D310, Vancouver, British Columbia

BC Women's Foundation supports the Hospital's urgent and future priority needs through: Purchasing modern, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, Supporting program and service development and expansion, Supporting the Hospital's site redevelopment, Building research, education and training capacity

Keywords: Women · Health Centres · Health and Medicine

Volunteer Profile of British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre Foundation

Chrysalis Society
218, 3369 Fraser St., Vancouver, British Columbia

Supporting women to develop and maintain healthy coping skills, esteem and behaviors; in order to achieve this, women need to be free from addiction and violence.

Keywords: Women · Addictions

Volunteer Profile of Chrysalis Society

Helping Spirit Lodge Society
3965 Dumfries Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

Helping Spirit Lodge Society is celebrating 25 YEARS of providing excellent services to Women and Children fleeing violence. Women access our Transition House, Second Stage Programming and Subsidized housing units, Employment Resources as well as our Wellness Centre. To Support women moving through trauma we provide Therapeutic Interventions including Counselling, Trauma based Yoga, Acupuncture and Massage therapy.

Keywords: Women · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples

Volunteer Profile of Helping Spirit Lodge Society

National Council of Jewish Women of Canada Vancouver Section
302 - 950 41st Ave W, Vancouver, British Columbia

A volunteer organization that is dedicated to the needs of both the Jewish and general communities through advocacy, education and social action.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of National Council of Jewish Women of Canada Vancouver Section

Pacific Association of First Nations Women
2017 Dundas street, Vancouver, British Columbia

Our vision is to provide quality care and support networks that promote and sustain a vibrant and healthy lifestyle, while also preserving our rich cultural heritage, and strengthening the bonds of our people through ongoing advocacy. While assisting First Nations women socially and culturally, we endeavour to enhance their health and welfare, and encourage individual growth and development.

Keywords: Women · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples

Volunteer Profile of Pacific Association of First Nations Women

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society
2929 Commercial Dr, Suite 205, Vancouver, British Columbia

Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is a community-based, non-profit organization serving immigrant and refugee women and their young children since 1975. We reach out to barriered and vulnerable immigrants and refugees with programs designed to help women progress and contribute in the Canadian society.

Keywords: Women · Immigrants and Refugees

Volunteer Profile of Pacific Immigrant Resources Society

Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology
311 - 525 Seymour St., Vancouver, British Columbia

A non-profit association that promotes, encourages and empowers women and girls in science, engineering and technology.

Keywords: Women · Science and Technology

Volunteer Profile of Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology

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 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 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

Vancouver Rape Relief and Womens Shelter
1424 Commercial Drive, c/o P.O. Box 21562, Vancouver, British Columbia

We offer a free 6 week training program to work in our transition house and answer the sexual assault crisis line.

Keywords: Women · Crisis Support

Volunteer Profile of Vancouver Rape Relief and Womens Shelter

West Coast LEAF
409 Granville St, Suite 555, Vancouver, British Columbia

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

Keywords: Women · Advocacy and Human Rights

Volunteer Profile of West Coast LEAF

Wish Drop-In Centre Society
119 West Pender St, Suite 515, Vancouver, British Columbia

The mission of WISH is to improve the health, safety and well-being of women who are involved in Vancouver's street-based sex trade.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Wish Drop-In Centre Society

Women in Leadership Foundation
1238 Homer Street, Suite 201, Vancouver, British Columbia

Founded in 2001, WIL is a national non profit with charity status that was established to increase the number of women in leadership roles, provide education and mentorship on pertinent leadership topics and aid in tearing down barriers to success.

Keywords: Women

Volunteer Profile of Women in Leadership Foundation

Yoga Outreach
Box 29157, Vancouver, British Columbia

Yoga Outreach is a Vancouver based registered charity. Our mission is to develop and deliver life-affirming yoga programs to people who do not have access to these resources

Keywords: Women · Sports and Recreation · Mental Health · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Yoga Outreach

YWCA Metro Vancouver
535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

Our mission is to touch lives and build better futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness, and equal opportunities.

Keywords: Women · Sports and Recreation · Housing · Employment and Careers · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of YWCA Metro Vancouver

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