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: There are opportunities available. Please sign up for an information session to learn more.
- 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
Support major fundraising and community events.
- Vancouver: Learn more about Power To Play Vancouver.
- Victoria: Learn more about Power To Play Victoria and Power To Golf.
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: A waitlist is being taken in Vancouver. However, we are currently very interested in those with availability during the day throughout the week. Please see below to sign up for an information session to learn more.
- 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.
Student Practicums and Placements
Specific placements support students in gaining experience in their fields of study.
- Vancouver: We do not have any opportunities at this time. Please check back.
- Victoria: We do not have any opportunities at this time. Please check back.
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: There are opportunities available. Please sign up for an information session to learn more.
- 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
Support major fundraising and community events.
- Vancouver: Learn more about Power To Play Vancouver.
- Victoria: Learn more about Power To Play Victoria and Power To Golf.
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: A waitlist is being taken in Vancouver. However, we are currently very interested in those with availability during the day throughout the week. Please see below to sign up for an information session to learn more.
- 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.
Student Practicums and Placements
Specific placements support students in gaining experience in their fields of study.
- Vancouver: We do not have any opportunities at this time. Please check back.
- Victoria: We do not have any opportunities at this time. Please check back.
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“I can’t even begin to describe how wonderful my involvement with Power To Be has been. I’ve come to accept myself by being with people who value others for their inherent worth.”