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: A waitlist is being taken in Vancouver. 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: Power To Be is not currently accepting applications for practicum students in Victoria please check again soon or contact us directly if you have specific questions. Thank you for your interest!
Victoria: We are now accepting applications for the following practicum placements:
All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and a resume to Ashleigh Hawes, Volunteer & Impact lead at ahawes@powertobe.ca . While we appreciate the time it takes to submit an application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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: A waitlist is being taken in Vancouver. 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: Power To Be is not currently accepting applications for practicum students in Victoria please check again soon or contact us directly if you have specific questions. Thank you for your interest!
Victoria: We are now accepting applications for the following practicum placements:
All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and a resume to Ashleigh Hawes, Volunteer & Impact lead at ahawes@powertobe.ca . While we appreciate the time it takes to submit an application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.”