Event Recaps

This November, our Volunteer Wave members spent three meaningful days at Belkin House Salvation Army, supporting their programs in a variety of ways. On November 8, 10, and 16 , volunteers stepped in wherever help was needed—prepping ingredients in the kitchen, making meals, tending the rooftop garden, and sorting clothing donations. Most of our time was spent in the kitchen, helping staff get meals ready for residents. Belkin House provides meals, care, and essential resourc

On October 26, 2025, our Volunteer Wave community returned to one of our favourite local shelters, Belkin House, to continue what we started a month earlier. This time, our volunteers split into two teams: one supporting the kitchen on the main floor and the other working on our ongoing community garden restoration project upstairs. It was a bustling day of great conversation, smiles, and transformation, all taking place under one roof at Belkin House, an emergency shelter an

Our Volunteer Wave members have had several opportunities recently to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, helping make nutritious food accessible to families and individuals across the region. On October 25 , our team joined the Food Bank for a distribution shift. Volunteers prepared grocery selections, restocked items, and assisted clients as they came through the doors. Even in a busy environment, there was a sense of connection in every interaction. Small gestures—a k

On October 18, we had the chance and privilege of teaming up with the Chinese Community Policing Centre to prepare and distribute 400 sandwiches for the community in the downtown east side. Volunteers spanned the full spectrum, from middle-schoolers to working professionals, all brought together by a shared desire to give back. We divided into 2 teams: one taking on 200 ham sandwiches, the rest creating 200 strawberry & chocolate sandwiches. Meanwhile, every bag was hand-deco

On October 10, our Volunteer Wave team joined Belkin House for their Thanksgiving dinner, working alongside eight general volunteers from the shelter. In total, our volunteer team counted about 18 people, with more coming and going throughout the evening. Belkin House created a restaurant-style experience for residents at their shelter. Residents came in, sat down, and were waited on by volunteers. We took their orders, had the meals prepared in the kitchen, and brought them

On October 4, 2025, our Volunteer Wave community stepped out for something a little different—a volunteer social hosted during Best Buddies Canada’s first-ever Vancouver Friendship Walk at the University of British Columbia. Best Buddies Canada and its UBC chapter share a mission close to our hearts: creating opportunities for authentic friendship, mentorship, and inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their vision is simple yet powerful—

As rain drizzled over the streets of Downtown Vancouver on Monday, September 29, 2025, the kitchen at Belkin House was alive with the sounds of laughter, clinking dishes, and steaming espresso machines. While most people were settling into their workweek, twelve volunteers from the Volunteer Wave community gathered to turn a rainy weekday morning into a moment of purpose and community care. The Volunteer Wave community has been growing steadily over the past few months, attr

The Volunteer Wave program was founded on the idea of fun, flexible, and exploratory volunteerism—creating space for busy people to give back when they can, while learning about new causes, meeting new people, and trying something different. On September 27, 2025, we began a project that aligns with all of our Volunteer Wave goals. We launched the first phase of a new gardening project in partnership with Belkin House, an emergency shelter and transitional housing facility in

On September 26 , our Volunteer Wave team joined Web of Life for a forest cleanup along the Coquitlam River. Thirteen volunteers, including our team, showed up ready and eager to help. Some brought their own gloves and even a wheelbarrow, which made it easier to manage larger pieces of trash along the trail. Several volunteers grew up in the Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam area and were familiar with the path. Many shared how disheartening it was to see so much litter in an othe

The Volunteer Wave community has been deepening its connection with The Dugout, a safe “living room” space for those experiencing homelessness in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Since June, our volunteers have been assembling and serving sandwiches made with care to support the nutritional needs of The Dugout’s many guests. Each month, we aim to distribute at least 200 sandwiches, featuring favourites like ham and cheese, egg salad, and peanut butter and jelly. When funds allo

This fall, our volunteers once again had the opportunity to spend time supporting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. On September 9 , our Volunteer Wave members helped with produce sorting at the warehouse. We sorted large quantities of donated fruits and vegetables, preparing them for immediate distribution to families and individuals across the region. It was meaningful work knowing that every item we touched would soon become part of someone’s meals for the week. The followi

We’re so excited to share some important news that will make your volunteering journey with us so much easier, more fun, and more...

On August 19, 2025, we returned to Belkin House to support their mission of providing emergency shelter and transitional housing for...

On August 17, 2025, we partnered up with environmental stewardship organization Web of Life for another forest clean-up at Central Park...

For the whole month of August, our volunteers had the chance to spend several days at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. On August 14 and...

On August 10, 2025, our volunteers returned to Belkin House - a well-loved Downtown Vancouver emergency shelter and transitional housing...

On August 9, 2025, our volunteers with the Volunteer Wave program prepared and served 200 fresh sandwiches for The Dugout, a much-loved...

On July 27, 2025, we returned to Belkin House for our second volunteer shift this summer. Located in downtown Vancouver and operated by...

On July 30, 2025, Captain Scott Legacy Society’s Volunteer Ambassadors brought music, laughter, and heartfelt joy to one of our beloved...

Over the past two weeks, our Volunteer Ambassadors came together twice at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank’s Burnaby distribution site to...