DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 HEALTH SITUATION, WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW VOLUNTEERS. PLEASE SEE BELOW TO SEE EXAMPLES OF PAST OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization.
For every successful service we offer, there are many volunteers who work behind the scenes providing their skills, time, and energy to make our services possible—all while connecting with other like-minded individuals.
We are always open to new interest from anyone who wants to be a part of what we’re up to. We have a variety of volunteer positions—from special events and specific projects to weekly scheduled shifts. Come join us!
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Be an ambassador
Be part of the movement to educate! Help us facilitate and educate with our Queer Competency Trainings that provide practical tools and key concepts to create safer and more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ2S+ folks. We also have information booths at various events where we showcase the amazing work we do. Come be a QMUNITY ambassador!
PRACTICUM PLACEMENT
Learn with us
QMUNITY accepts practicum students from a variety of programs in local institutions. Some of our past practicum students for our Youth and Older Adults Programs have come from UBC, Douglas College, Erickson College, Adler, Counsellor Training Institute of Canada, and The Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. To apply for a youth or seniors practicum placement, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]
PROGRAM SPECIALISTS
Support our work
There is always a need for volunteers within every program offered by QMUNITY. From being the face of QMUNITY as our Information and Referral Specialist to spending time with LGBTQ2S+ elders
through our Friendly Visitors program and inspiring youth by becoming a Youth Program volunteer. Help us make a difference!
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Make your voice heard
We want to hear from you! QMUNITY’s Program Advisory Committee (QPAC) looks for applicants with community development skills and a commitment to contribute to the success of the organization. The volunteer committee offers ideas and expertise and provides feedback and recommendations on QMUNITY’s programs and activities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Get involved
Do you have a busy schedule and but still want to be part of an amazing organization? Then sign up to help out with our special events! We are always looking for talented people to help us make our events a success. Join us for:
- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Breakfast (IDAHOT)
- Stack the Rack
- PRIDE!
GROUP FACILITATION
Be a leader
Like telling your story? Passionate about leading a group? QMUNITY runs several peer and social support groups, which are run by volunteer facilitators.
Facilitation roles are well suited to those with lived experience with the subject matter of the group and who have backgrounds in social work, counselling, psychology, mediation, or teaching.
Click here to learn more on how to start a group.