I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble." -- Anne Frank

Shalom BC Volunteer Centre helps individuals find appropriate volunteer opportunities and assists non-profit organizations in finding interested volunteers.

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Get Involved 

  By working within the Jewish community, you can meet newcomers and share your experiences with them to help them adjust to their new life. With so many impersonal companies and such an overwhelming number of people staying online, it's a breath of fresh air to speak to real people face to face and get some personal advice on Jewish life in Vancouver. 

By working with us, volunteers can stay informed about many fantastic events happening in the Jewish community. Opportunities for cultural events come up regularly, so you can contribute your support and make a memorable occasion for others to enjoy. Or, if you’re looking to get involved on a more long-term basis, we can help you connect with an organization that you truly care about.

         ShalomBC is a very dynamic place – people are coming and going, and there are always new questions and challenges to be answered. Our volunteers really believe that this opportunity has helped to fill a special place in their lives. 

So whether you have a free hour a week or a day out of the year, we can find the right opportunity for you!

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Opportunities for Youth & Young Adults

Develop skills in

-        Administration
-        Computer use, including e-mail, Word, Excel, website management
-        Working with people, interviewing, listening
-        Staying informed on services & resources in BC and Vancouver
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In addition to all the skills above, below are additional skills other volunteers will gain.

Opportunities for Adults & Seniors

-        Apply previous work experiences to a volunteer position
-        Help others connect with services, resources and other people
-        Give back your time and energy to your community
-        Improve computer skills
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Opportunities for New Immigrants

-        Learn English
-        Gain Canadian experience
-        Become informed about the activities in the Jewish community
-        Make new friends in Canada   
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Testimonials

We spoke to some of the volunteers at the Jewish Community Centre. They volunteer because…

“It involves me in the cultural life in Vancouver.”
– Lily, working at ShalomBC.

                          “It helps me gain experience for college while having fun."
                                                   – Karon, working at the JCC daycare (Karen and Gary Simkin Family Child Development Centre)                                                       and ShalomBC.

“It brings me lasting friendships and gives me the chance to catch up with members in my community."
  – Binky, working at ShalomBC, Louis Brier Residence, the Jewish Museum and Archives of BC, and the Isaac Waldman Library.

                                       
                                    “I enjoy helping newcomers and sharing my experiences. Vancouver can                                be such a big city when there's no one you know." 
                                      – Shirley, working at ShalomBC and the Holocaust Education Centre.
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Volunteer Database

If you want to volunteer on specific events rather than on a regular basis, you can register in our Volunteer Database. We support organizations in the community when they are looking to host an event, so they can know what your interests are and contact you  themselves.

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Volunteer Contact Information

If you’ve decided on which organization you’d like to volunteer with, contact their volunteer coordinator with the following information.

ShalomBC
Yael Levy, Executive Director, at (604)257-5181, or yael@shalombc.org

Isaac Waldman Library
Binki Segal, Volunteer Coordinator - 604-875-6560
Library: (604) 257-5111 ext. 248
             library@jccgv.bc.ca

Jewish Museum & Archives
Gillian Levy, Volunteer Coordinator
604-257-5199
info@jewishmuseum.ca
www.jewishmuseum.ca/volunteer

Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
Rome Fox, Assistant Director
604-264-0499
romefox@vhec.org
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If you would like to become a volunteer, please contact us using the information below.

If you prefer you can fax or email us the form, please click here to download the PDF.
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Volunteer Registration Form