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.
Featured Volunteer Roles
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 committee 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 a practicum student in Victoria for a summer placement (May-Aug) within the program department.
The role of the Program Practicum Student is to assist in the process of creating a safe and supportive environment for our Inclusive Adventure participants. The Practicum Student’s primary role is to assist with and support the implementation & delivery of programs, as well as administrative duties including possible evaluation and database work. View the full role description here.
To Apply:
- Click on the following link to complete the application form: Practicum Placement Application Form
- Through the form, please upload your resume and letter of interest as well as provide additional info on:
- Experience and interest
- Education/ Specific certifications
- School name/program & timeframe/hrs required of placement
- ReferencesWe appreciate the time it takes to apply, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please contact us directly if you have specific questions. Thank you for your interest!
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 committee 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 a practicum student in Victoria for a summer placement (May-Aug) within the program department.
The role of the Program Practicum Student is to assist in the process of creating a safe and supportive environment for our Inclusive Adventure participants. The Practicum Student’s primary role is to assist with and support the implementation & delivery of programs, as well as administrative duties including possible evaluation and database work. View the full role description here.
To Apply:
- Click on the following link to complete the application form: Practicum Placement Application Form
- Through the form, please upload your resume and letter of interest as well as provide additional info on:
- Experience and interest
- Education/ Specific certifications
- School name/program & timeframe/hrs required of placement
- ReferencesWe appreciate the time it takes to apply, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please contact us directly if you have specific questions. Thank you for your interest!
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.
Consider joining our Prospect Lake work parties!
Always with community and fun at the forefront, work parties bring folks together to tackle a variety of seasonal tasks and projects based on the needs of our Prospect Lake site, our programs, and environmental initiatives. Projects may include invasive species removal, trail maintenance, gardening and more!
2023 Volunteer Work Parties:
Volunteer shift time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Power To Be – Prospect Lake
Dates: Thursday, Feb 23, Thursday, Mar 30, Thursday, Apr 27, Thursday, May 25, Thursday, Jun 29, Thursday, July 27, Thursday, Aug 31, Thursday, Sept 28, Thursday, Nov 2, Thursday, Nov 30
RSVP NOW!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.”