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Activities involved
Event Help Event Planning Fundraising
Requirements:
Also required for this position: Ability to work a busy four-hour shift, which will involve standing for a long period of time and being outside in inclement weather. A positive attitude as we welcome hundreds of FIRST UNITED Walkers for this community event!
  • Good for families
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit
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Coldest Night of the Year Volunteer 2026

312 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2T2 [map]
5-5 hours / yearly 
Coldest Night of the Year is an annual fundraising walk across Canada which has raised over $75 million dollars for local charities who support people experiencing homelessness. The walk is in over 200 locations from coast to coast, with FIRST UNITED being the proud host of the Vancouver Downtown Eastside Walk for 10 years!

This year, our goal is to raise $140,000 for our life-saving work providing essential services, community connection and healing to folks who need it.
 
We are looking for folks who are enthusiastic about giving people direction and cheering them on as they walk 2km or 5km to support our mission to bring dignity, belonging and justice to the DTES.

The walk this year is on February 28th, 2026, starting and ending at 312 Main Street.

Volunteer shifts begin at 3pm and end at approximately 7pm.

Role - Route Marshal
Apply to be a Coldest Night of the Year Volunteer for FIRST UNITED online at: https://cnoy.org/location/vancouverdtes
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Additional Details & Skills Required
Volunteers must attend a 35-minute virtual orientation prior to event day. 

Apply to be a Coldest Night of the Year Volunteer for FIRST UNITED online at: https://cnoy.org/location/vancouverdtes
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
This is a fantastic community event which brings together FIRST UNITED supporters from across Greater Vancouver. This is a great way to meet new friends, volunteer with your buddies, and make a difference in the Downtown Eastside!
Activities involved
Event Help Event Planning Fundraising
Requirements:
Also required for this position: Ability to work a busy four-hour shift, which will involve standing for a long period of time and being outside in inclement weather. A positive attitude as we welcome hundreds of FIRST UNITED Walkers for this community event!
  • Good for families
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit