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Walk Alongside Youth and Families in East Vancouver

Volunteers are a vital part of Inner Hope’s community, helping youth and families experience hope, belonging, and growth through long-term, trusted relationships. Join us in supporting the next generation in a good way.

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Inner Hope! We’re excited that you’re considering joining our community.

Take a few moments to fill out the form and let us know how you’d like to get involved. You can find details about volunteer roles and commitments on this page, but if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d love to chat! You can email us anytime at [email protected].

This form takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. We appreciate your time and can’t wait to connect with you!

Volunteer Positions

Group of nine diverse people standing outside in front of a dark gray garage door, smiling.

One-on-one mentor (teens through Boundless)

Build a long-term, supportive relationship with a youth through regular check-ins, goal setting, and activities.

Monthly | 4-8 hours

Driving Teacher

Support youth in gaining driving practice to help them reach 80 required hours.

Flexible | 1-2 hours/session

Hospitality & Events

Help set up, serve meals, provide gifts or baking, or welcome guests at community events and gatherings.

Occasional | 2-4 hours/event

Leading activities or sports

Facilitate hikes, games, or sports events to engage youth in creating healthy lifestyles.

Occasional

Cook

Help prepare and serve meals for youth events and community gatherings.

Flexible

Teacher for life skills workshops

Share your skills in areas like budgeting, cooking, or career planning to equip youth for independence.

Flexible | 1-2 hours/session

Photography / Video / Design

Capture moments from events or help create digital and print materials.

Flexible

Driver

Provide transportation for youth attending programs and events.

Flexible | 1-3 times/month

Yard or house maintenance

Help with minor repairs, maintenance, or projects at Inner Hope’s homes.

Flexible

Fundraising

Assist with donor engagement, event planning, or campaign promotion to support Inner Hope’s work.

Flexible

Group of people, mostly teenagers, posing outdoors in front of a white canopy decorated with orange, blue, yellow, and white balloons, some of whom are wearing helmets and casual clothing.
A group of six diverse cyclists, including children and adults, posing in front of large bronze statues of laughing and joyful children during the daytime.
Group of 14 people standing in front of a house with a second-story balcony.
Group of seven people standing outdoors with bicycles on a sunny day, trees in the background.
Six people gathered in a living room, some sitting on a couch and others standing behind, smiling at the camera. One person is holding a toddler. The room has a bookshelf filled with books in the background.
A group of nine people standing side by side on a sidewalk in front of a dark gray industrial-style door, smiling at the camera.
A group of people on a sandy shore near a lake, surrounded by pine trees and mountains, with paddleboards on the water in a forested area on a sunny day.
A group of people standing and sitting by a lake with pine trees and mountains in the background on a sunny day.
Woman standing on a mat in front of seated crowd under white tents at an outdoor event.
A group of thirteen people, including a child, gathered in a living room during Christmas. They are sitting and standing around a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments. There is a large window behind them and a television on the wall.
Group of people celebrating Christmas, some wearing paper crowns, with a TV on the wall and a table of snacks in the foreground.
Family and friends gathered for a celebration, wearing colorful party hats and smiling.
A man and woman standing inside a restaurant or cafe, making playful poses with the man flexing his arm and the woman smiling and turning towards the camera. The woman is wearing a black jacket with a red shopping bag over her shoulder. The man is we
Indigenous people performing traditional dance at an outdoor event under a large white tent, wearing colorful regalia and headdresses.
Group of seven smiling adults standing against a tan wall, wearing casual clothing and name tags.
Group of seven smiling adults standing outdoors against a beige wall.
Group of ten diverse people standing and kneeling outside in front of a beige wall, smiling, wearing casual clothing and conference badges.
Two women working together on a woodworking project, measuring and cutting a piece of wood on a wooden table.
Five teenagers standing outdoors in front of trees, dressed in colorful blankets and wearing woven hats, celebrating a graduation with gold foil balloons spelling 'GRAD' hanging behind them.
Two women wearing orange safety vests smiling and hugging in an outdoor setting.
Four people, including a young girl, enjoying a picnic outdoors on a grassy area with blankets and chairs, smiling at the camera.
Three young women hugging and smiling in a park with green trees in the background.
Group of 12 people standing outdoors on a trail in a forest, posing for a photo.
Group of eleven people standing outdoors in a forest, smiling for a photo.
Young woman with long dark hair wearing a gray t-shirt and gray jeans gesturing with her index finger, standing next to a green and white electric scooter on a city street on a sunny day.
Group of nine people standing outside in front of a brick building, all wearing matching pink T-shirts with a black logo and text.
Group of eight people standing outside in front of a brick building, wearing matching pink T-shirts with a black logo and text.
Group of people standing on snow-covered ground in a forested area, some making peace signs, dressed in winter clothing.
Group of young people holding drums indoors, some wearing gloves, in a room with white walls and windows.
Group of seven young people at an airport, holding posters and making gestures, with flight information screens and self-service kiosks in the background.
Young man in a blue T-shirt, black cap, and with rainbow-colored face paint, smiling as he shakes hands with a young woman in a black hoodie in an outdoor setting with other people around, trees, and houses in the background.
Group of nine people outside on grass, smiling, with some waving, wearing matching shirts with a colorful logo, celebrating or posing cheerfully.
Group of nine smiling people outdoors, raising their hands, wearing matching event T-shirts with a sailboat logo, standing on grass near a sidewalk and parked cars.

How it Works

1. Inquire: 
Complete the online form or contact our volunteer coordinator to inquire about becoming a volunteer.

2. Screen: 
An initial meeting is held to get to know your journey, which is followed by the collection of personal references, a criminal background check and a driving record check.

3. Orient: 
An in-person 1-hour orientation is held to review our policies, learn about your responsibilities and have your questions answered.

4. Match*: 
If you choose to mentor, you will be matched with a youth based upon multiple variables with a goal of creating a long-term supportive relationship.

5. Start: 
Volunteering can be building meaningful relationships with youth, serving behind the scenes to meet the needs of the community (cooking, doing repairs), or offering your expertise in a variety of ways (groups welcome). It is about sharing life with youth and their families.

6. We Support You: 
We offer volunteer training and cultural workshops, and are always a phone call away to help you problem-solve when you need it.

* This process might vary depending on the type of volunteering you will be doing.
Any volunteering that involves direct contact with the youth of our community will require all the steps and screening mentioned above.