Voluntary Work Options in Canada
Option 1: Therapeutic Sailing Programme
Volunteers are needed at this sailing foundation to assist with the rehabilitation of youth at risk or people with disabilities. By interacting through sailing you will aid in providing leadership, guidance and social interaction. Volunteers are required to have sailing experience.
Option 2: Victoria School Volunteer
Volunteers will act as a classroom assistant to provide children with educational opportunities that empower them in order to create fundamental social change towards more fulfilling and ecologically sustainable communities.
Option 3: Art Volunteer Canada
Participants will work within a gallery greeting visitors, working in gift shops, helping with general administration and possibly helping with tours for children. If volunteers have artistic skills they are welcome to work within local studios possibly directing classes for people with physical and developmental disabilities or senior citizens.
Option 4: Therapeutic Riding Centre BC
Volunteers will work providing horseback riding lessons for people with disabilities. The riding lessons offered are much needed and highly sought after by disabled individuals. Tasks include: Assisting riders with balancing and interpreting instructor directions, Horse grooming, Leading and exercising horses, teaching classes, Administration of riding centre, etc.
Option 5: Create your own volunteer project
We can find a project in the general fields below or based on your hobbies, previous skills or employment.
- Environment and Nature Projects
- Social Service Programmes
- Health, Therapy & Recreation Programmes
- Education Programmes
- Fine Arts & Culture Programmes
If you have particular interests or skills that you think could be of value, please talk to us, as we may be able to organise the perfect volunteer placement for you.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Orientation on arrival
- Volunteer Project
- All Accommodation
- All Meals (if choosing home-stay option)
- Airport Transfer (if choosing home-stay option)
- Full support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time in Victoria and Vancouver
- Buddy list of other volunteers before you go
- 24 hour support number and contact for emergencies
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Transport to and from volunteer project (approx. £28/38€ per month)
- Airport Transfer (for rental accommodation option)
- Meals (for rental accommodation option)
- All items of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail or phone charges
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Canada
Prices & Durations
Canada Community and Wildlife Volunteers - 4 weeks Rental £949
Canada Community and Wildlife Volunteers - 4 weeks Homestay £1,099
Canada Community and Wildlife Volunteers - 6 weeks Homestay £1,399
Canada Community and Wildlife Volunteers - 8 weeks Rental £1,399
Canada Community and Wildlife Volunteers - 8 weeks Homestay £1,699
Canada Community and Wildlife Volunteers - 12 weeks Homestay £2,299
