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 LGBTQ/2S 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 Seniors 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 Christen McDonald, QMUNITY’s Specialist, Engagement & Donor Relations.
We are currently accepting Counselling placement applications from students enrolled at UBC, SFU, Athabaska, CityU, and Adler, for practicums to commence in Spring 2020. A QMUNITY practicum is for Masters level counselling, art therapy, or social work students who demonstrate a high level of queer competency and knowledge regarding LGBTQ/2S people. To apply for a counselling practicum placement, please contact Jennie McPhee-Woodburn, RSW.
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 LGBTQ/2S 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
- 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.