Volunteer with
Power To Be
When you join Power To Be as a volunteer, you are joining a community of difference-makers. Being a Power To Be volunteer allows you to participate in and explore a variety of unique opportunities and trainings.
Whether you want to expand your knowledge of accessibility, apply your outdoor skills to support our participants, spend time outside connecting with others, or just make nature a more inclusive space for our community; we will find the perfect role for you!
Benefits of Volunteering with Power To Be!
Training Opportunities
Take part in free group training activities such as belay certification, TrailRider transfer training, Mandt System trining, Paddleboarding training, and more!
Volunteer Recognition
Join us for Volunteer Appreciation Week events, enjoy anniversary gear items, and more!
Inclusion Movement
Be part of the inclusion movement that works with over 70 community partners towards a shared goal of getting everyone of all backgrounds and abilities out into nature!
Difference Makers
Join of a community of like minded difference makers who have been volunteering with us for over 25 years!
Volunteer Roles
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Community Engagement
Help us connect with new participants, volunteers and community supporters as an ambassador for Power To Be. In the past volunteers have hosted booths at events such as the Victoria Marathon and Rifflandia to share information about our programs, answer questions, and make new connections!
Location: Victoria, BC.
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Operational Support
Lend us your skills, knowledge and experience as you work on business projects and tasks within the Power To Be office. Activities could include front desk reception, communications, research, data entry and various other tasks based on departmental needs.
Role descriptions for operational support roles will be posted as they become available.
Location: Victoria, BC.
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Program Support
Help us create a safe and welcoming environment for participants by providing social and moral support while engaging in recreational activities together. Typical program activities include hiking, rock-climbing, kayaking, canoeing and more.
Locations: Victoria and Vancouver, BC.
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Land Stewardship
Join us for weekly nature connection alongside a community of land stewards who foster the accessibility and beauty of our site at Prospect Lake. This role may involve gardening, land restoration, or the maintenance of outdoor areas like our play space. Your involvement will be based on your interests!
Location: Victoria, BC.
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Student Practicums and Placements
Practicum volunteers have the opportunity to complete volunteer hours as part of a designated post-secondary program. In the past, we have had practicum students support our Marketing and Communications department and our Program department.
Location: Victoria, BC.
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Event Assistance
Power To Be events such as Power To Summit seek volunteer support before, during, and after the event to make sure everything runs smoothly! Roles will vary depending on the needs of the event, but could include tasks like supporting participant sign-in, assembling event materials, directing parking on site, as well as setting-up and cleaning-up event facilities, etc.
Location: Victoria, BC.
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Group Volunteering
Schedule a meaningful group volunteering experience for your team!
We welcome your group to help us create and improve accessible areas where we conduct programs while restoring and enhancing the natural environment. Seasonal tasks and projects are selected based on the needs of our Prospect Lake site, our programs, and environmental initiatives. These may include invasive species removal, trail maintenance, landscaping and more!
Family and corporate groups welcome!
HOW TO GET STARTED
Step 1
Scroll through our volunteer roles above and explore opportunities that you’re interested in.
Step 2
Complete our volunteer registration form to let us know who you are and what you’re interested in.
Step 3
We’ll be in touch to schedule a 1:1 phone call.
Step 4
Complete the initial intake steps for the role(s) you're interested in.
Step 5
Attend an upcoming volunteer orientation session.
Please note, ongoing volunteer opportunities are open to individuals who are 15 years or older with guardian permission.
Volunteer Stories
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Nicole
“Nicole is so incredibly present with the youth when she joins us on a program, she has a way of empathetically connecting that helps them to open and engage with themselves and each other in an authentic and playful way.”
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Monique
Monique joined the Power To Be volunteer team in 2018, bringing her passion for community and the environment to our programs. Being outside and in nature is Monique’s happy place and she has a natural gift of sharing and spreading her love of the outdoors with staff and participants alike.
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Rahul
Rahul is one of our Board Directors here at Power To Be. Like the stern in the big canoe, our Board of Directors strategically guides our organization forward with passion and expertise. Rahul brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his volunteer work with Power To Be.
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Josée
Among our dedicated group of volunteers is Josée McGeough, whose personal journey with Power To Be began decades ago when a chance encounter with a stranger changed the course of her life. When asked about her favourite experiences with Power To Be, Josée thinks about community.
Ready to start volunteering?
Fill out our ongoing volunteer application using Better Impact.
Want to
learn more?
Want to learn more about what to expect as a volunteer? Check out our FAQ page!