Become a Volunteer

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!

Some examples of volunteer experiences:

Creating a safe and supportive environment for our participants during activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, rock climbing, and many others!
Supporting with administrative aspects within the Power To Be office such as front desk support, researching, data entry and various tasks.
Assisting before/during/after a Power To Be event, which could include supporting sign in, assembling packages, hosting a booth, set up and tear down.
Support general grounds/maintenance and site development at our beautiful Victoria site.

View Volunteer Roles at Power To Be!

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Group volunteering at Power To Be

Want to learn more about what to expect as a volunteer? Check out our FAQ page!

Frequently Asked Questions

Volunteer Spotlight: 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.

Volunteer Spotlight: 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.”

Volunteer Spotlight: 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.

Volunteer Spotlight: 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.