
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
2425 Oxford Street
Vancouver BC V5K 1M7
604-254-5401

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House is a grassroots, multi-service community agency that has been providing a broad range of free or low cost social services and programs to children, youth, adults, seniors and families in East Vancouver for 60 years. Kiwassa works in partnership with residents, community agencies, businesses, government and non-government organizations, using a community development and capacity building approach to identify and respond to community needs.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers for Kiwassa Afterschool Children’s Program
Supervision /
Volunteer Coordination
Kiwassa’s Children’s Program is looking for responsible, energetic, caring people to contribute to our after-school programming for children ages 5-10. Volunteers work closely with program leaders to…
2-3 hours
/ weekly
6 months or more
Community Development Volunteers
Committee Member /
Community Outreach /
Cooking /
Coordination /
Facilitation /
Mentoring /
Social Work
We are looking for community development volunteers for Grandview Terrace Towers. This is a BC Housing site, near Commercial Drive. Our population are Seniors, people with differing abilities, mental…
2-4 hours
/ weekly
Ideally 6 months or more.
Breakfast Club Volunteers
Cooking /
Social Work
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House offers nutritious homemade breakfasts daily Monday through Friday during the school year. Breakfast volunteers will assist with preparing meals (with assistance from cooks…
2-3 hours
/ daily
6 months or more
Wednesday Cashier Market Helper
Accounting /
Marketing /
Reception
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House is looking for individuals to help us run our weekly fresh and affordable produce market. Every Wednesday afternoon our market provides access to low-cost fresh fruits and…
2-4 hours
/ weekly
6 months or more
Kiwassa - Family Place Drop-In Volunteer (Mandarin/Cantonese)
Community Outreach /
Social Work /
Supervision
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House is seeking a welcoming and energetic volunteer that speaks Mandarin/Cantonese to support the Family Place Drop-In Team with planning, delivering and supporting a diverse a…
2-4 hours
/ weekly
6 months or more
Friday helpers for Community Lunch - Kiwassa Food Programs
Cooking /
Social Work
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House offers a three course community meal twice a month to seniors and others from around the neighbourhood. Volunteers will assist with serving and clean-up for these meals. W…
2-4 hours
/ weekly
6 months or more
Cooking / Prep for Kiwassa Food Programs
Cooking /
Coordination /
Social Work /
Supervision
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House prepares around 150-250 meals and snacks each day. We are looking for individuals who are willing to help us prepare and serve nutritious and hearty meals and snacks to to…
2-4 hours
/ daily
6 months or more
Produce Market Engagement Team
Accounting
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House operates a weekly affordable produce market. Fresh fruits and vegetables are offered for sale at a low cost so residents can make healthy, nutritious, affordable snacks an…
2-4 hours
/ weekly
6 months or more