Volunteer Opportunities are happening now with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region! We have a few single-event volunteer opportunities coming up, as well as volunteer positions that require a longer time commitment.
For over 20 years we have operated a Social Enterprise to raise funds for our mentoring programs. This Social Enterprise provides a valued service in recycling through the collection and repurposing of donated goods.
Are you looking to make a difference within your community?
Volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters are essential in reaching our funding goals for our life-changing child and youth mentoring programs. As a volunteer, you will gain experience engaging with the community while also being provided with opportunities to expand your network and boost your social skills. Thanks to you, youth in our community can be empowered to reach their full potential!
Single-Event Opportunities
Special Collections Events
Join us on Saturdays from 10am – 2pm as we host mobile community collections events – collecting clothing, small furniture, collectibles and household items in various locations across southern Vancouver Island.
The next mobile community collection event dates TBD, please visit our calendar to view all upcoming events.
Single-Event Opportunity:
- Volunteer for just one event or many!
- Check back soon for locations and volunteer when we’re in your area.
- Gain experience in customer service, marketing, cash handling, and general labour.
- No screening process required.
Community Yard Sale Fundraiser
Tasks may include providing customer service, assisting with parking, cash handling, organizing items to tables, set up, and take down.
Single-Event Opportunity:
- Choose a shift that works for you.
- Gain experience in customer service, marketing, cash handling, and general labour.
- No screening process required.
Individuals interested in volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters for these events are asked to contact:
- Andrew Reed at andrew.reed@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or call 250-475-1117 ex: 25
Long-Term Opportunities
Online Marketplace & Auction
If you are interested in recycling donated goods to keep them out of the landfill then join our Online Marketplace team at our 230 Bay Street location! Members of this team will gain experience in selecting items of value from our intake of donations, photographing these items, writing thorough descriptions, determining prices, and posting these items on primarily Facebook Marketplace.
Long-term Opportunity:
We offer flexible scheduling, with options of volunteering five days a week from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (any shift, any time) and ask for a minimum commitment of 4 – 6 months. Training will be provided. With your help, Big Brothers Big Sisters is able to raise funds for our mentoring programs!
Call Center
If you are interested in gaining reception experience, join our Call Center team at our 230 Bay Street location! Members of this team will answer incoming calls from the public and provide the required customer service for their needs, make targeted outbound phone calls regarding our Special Collections Events, Community Yard Sale Events and more!
Long-term Opportunity:
We offer flexible scheduling, with options of volunteering five days a week from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (any shift, any time) and ask for a minimum commitment of 4 – 6 months. Training will be provided.
Please note these long-term volunteer positions require a screening process. Individuals interested in volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters for these positions are asked to contact:
- Talia Papa at talia.papa@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or call 250-475-1117 ex: 40
