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.
Current Opportunities
Administrative Support Volunteer:
Location: Prospect Lake, Victoria, BC
The Administrative Support Volunteer will act as the friendly face of our organization that meets and greets individuals who contact the organization by phone or in person, while demonstrating a high level of professional customer service with every interaction. Additionally, the Administrative Support Volunteer may take on tasks in support of site operations, People and Culture initiatives and fundraising events. View the full role description.
Advancement Admin Volunteer:
Location: Prospect Lake, Victoria, BC
The Advancement Admin Volunteer will assist our team with the administration of our Year End Campaign, one of our key fundraising events of the year. We are looking for an organized individual who is personable, a strong communicator and works well in a team. This is a dynamic position which may include research, data entry, and communication with our donor community. View the full role description.
Bookkeeping Volunteer:
Location: Prospect Lake, Victoria, BC
This dynamic role will support the internal operations of our mission by assisting our finance team with core areas of our general bookkeeping tasks. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with the flexibility to support on a casual basis and an interest in non-profit bookkeeping. View the full role description.
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 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!
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 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!
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.”