Volunteering with Power To Be enables us to make nature-based adventures accessible to all individuals in our community. From supporting the administration of our team to helping a participant kayak the coast or explore a trail, your time is the biggest difference in the number of people we can help and lives we can enhance.
Ongoing Volunteer Roles
Administrative Volunteer
Support with administrative aspects within the Power To Be office. Activities could include front desk support, researching, data entry and various tasks.
- Vancouver: We do not have any opportunities at this time. Please sign up for an information session to learn more about other opportunities.
- Victoria: We do not have any opportunities at this time. Please sign up for an information session to learn more about other opportunities.
Event Volunteer
Power To Be is not currently looking for event volunteers at this time. However we invite you to stay connected and get involved in other ways by checking out our upcoming events here.
Program Volunteer
Assist in the process of creating a safe and supportive environment for Adaptive Recreation participants. Activities could include kayaking, hiking, canoeing and indoor rock climbing.
- Vancouver: We have currently paused on accepting volunteer applications in Vancouver due to a long waitlist and limited opportunities. If you have any questions you can reach out to vanvolunteers@powertobe.ca.
- Victoria: A waitlist is being taken in Victoria. Please see below to sign up for an information session to learn more and have your name added to our waitlist.
Prospect Lake Site Volunteer
Support general grounds/maintenance and site development during specific volunteer work days.
- Victoria: Please see below to sign up for an information session to learn more about these and other opportunities.
Board and Committees
Various roles to support the Board of Directors and Committees. Power To Be is not currently looking for commitee volunteers at this time.
Student Practicums and Placements
Specific placements support students in gaining experience in their fields of study.
Vancouver: Power To Be is not currently accepting applications for practicum students in Vancouver please check again soon or contact us directly if you have specific questions. Thank you for your interest!
Victoria: Power To Be is currently accepting applications for the following practicum placements:
- Program Practicum Student: The Program Practicum Student will assist in the process of creating a safe and supportive environment for participants through Power To Be’s ability-centered approach, while learning about our practice in Inclusion, Community and the Environment. The Practicum Student’s primary role is to support participants and families through our intake process. Additionally the student will support various administrative duties, and participate in the planning and delivery of our nature-based programs. Full role description can be found here.
- Term: Sept 2022 – April 2023
- Please submit an application online here
Administrative Volunteer
Support with administrative aspects within the Power To Be office. Activities could include front desk support, researching, data entry and various tasks.
- Vancouver: We do not have any opportunities at this time. Please sign up for an information session to learn more about other opportunities.
- Victoria: We do not have any opportunities at this time. Please sign up for an information session to learn more about other opportunities.
Event Volunteer
Power To Be is not currently looking for event volunteers at this time. However we invite you to stay connected and get involved in other ways by checking out our upcoming events here.
Program Volunteer
Assist in the process of creating a safe and supportive environment for Adaptive Recreation participants. Activities could include kayaking, hiking, canoeing and indoor rock climbing.
- Vancouver: We have currently paused on accepting volunteer applications in Vancouver due to a long waitlist and limited opportunities. If you have any questions you can reach out to vanvolunteers@powertobe.ca.
- Victoria: A waitlist is being taken in Victoria. Please see below to sign up for an information session to learn more and have your name added to our waitlist.
Prospect Lake Site Volunteer
Support general grounds/maintenance and site development during specific volunteer work days.
- Victoria: Please see below to sign up for an information session to learn more about these and other opportunities.
Board and Committees
Various roles to support the Board of Directors and Committees. Power To Be is not currently looking for commitee volunteers at this time.
Student Practicums and Placements
Specific placements support students in gaining experience in their fields of study.
Vancouver: Power To Be is not currently accepting applications for practicum students in Vancouver please check again soon or contact us directly if you have specific questions. Thank you for your interest!
Victoria: Power To Be is currently accepting applications for the following practicum placements:
- Program Practicum Student: The Program Practicum Student will assist in the process of creating a safe and supportive environment for participants through Power To Be’s ability-centered approach, while learning about our practice in Inclusion, Community and the Environment. The Practicum Student’s primary role is to support participants and families through our intake process. Additionally the student will support various administrative duties, and participate in the planning and delivery of our nature-based programs. Full role description can be found here.
- Term: Sept 2022 – April 2023
- Please submit an application online here
Please note all volunteer opportunities are open to individuals 19 years and older.
How to Join
- Attend an information session to learn more (see dates below).
- When notified by Power To Be, submit an online volunteer application.
- Attend an in-person interview with a Power To Be staff member.
- Submit the required paperwork, including criminal record check.
Volunteer“There is always such a great ambiance during a program, staff and volunteers are so enthusiastic, caring and respectful to each other and towards the participants. It’s a wonderful community to be part of.”