Volunteer with Us
If our mission resonates with you, then we encourage you to join our team.
Description: With a small team of high school and university student volunteers, you will direct a 60-minute workshop, either in-person or online, on homelessness for an elementary-level classroom. You will run interactive activities to build empathy and engage in important dialogues with students about the origins of homelessness and why they matter.
If willing, you may also be tasked with picking up the cards at select locations. Training provided.
Team Expectations:
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Time Commitment: Minimum ~3 hrs/month, though subject to vary. Every volunteer is required to oversee at least one workshop and one card pick-up per month, with each volunteer cycle being around six months.
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We also require our members to be responsive to email communication and commit to being present and punctual for the workshops they choose to sign up for
*Please note that although we arrange workshops based on our volunteers' schedules, workshops often take place during regular school hours (9am-3pm) and may require you to miss one or two hours of class time each month.
To join our team:
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Interest — express your interest by filling out the form
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Interview — meet with our team for a brief chat
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Integration — attend our training, gain confidence, and practice the skills you need to lead a Project Empathic workshop with ease
Become a Workshop Program Facilitator
Thank you for making our mission possible.
Volunteer FAQs
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How do I become a volunteer?Interest — express your interest by filling out the short form above Interview — meet with our team for a brief chat Integration — attend our training, gain confidence, and practice the skills you need to lead a Project Empathic workshop with ease
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What resources do we provide?We provide comprehensive training for all of our workshops, including: a detailed script, role assignments and instructions for each role, shadowing opportunities, fun trivia rounds, and practical exercises to apply your knowledge, so you enter each workshop feeling confident about your skills to lead. Don’t worry if this seems intimidating! Know that our team will support you every step of the way.
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Why should I volunteer?If you feel empowered by our mission to bridge the gap between youth and unhoused people through facilitating educational workshops and card-making activities and would like to make a difference in your community, then we encourage you to join our mission by directly working with youth. Through our workshops, the knowledge you impart will remain close to the children and create a lasting impact as you work with your teammates to unpack questions surrounding privilege, justice, and homelessness. You will gain lifelong and transferable skills in public speaking, communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving, so you are equipped to lead tomorrow's world. We hope to see you soon!
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What skills or experiences are necessary?We ask that you have an interest in addressing homelessness and spreading kindness through our community and be willing to dedicate three hours of your time each month to our workshop program. Experience working with younger children would help in fulfilling your role, but all necessary knowledge and skills will be provided through our comprehensive training program. You have our endless gratitude and appreciation!
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What is the general age and demographic of volunteers?Our team is primarily based in the greater Vancouver area, composed of high school and university students, and we have some out-of-province volunteers as well.
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What is the time commitment for a volunteer?Minimum ~3 hrs/month, though subject to vary. Every volunteer is required to oversee at least one workshop and one card pick-up per month, with each volunteer cycle being around six months. *Please note that although we arrange workshops based on our volunteers' schedules, workshops often take place during regular school hours (9am-3pm) and may require you to miss one or two hours of class time each month.