Volunteer Postings

Our work would not be possible without the dedication of our many volunteers.
Thank you for all that you do!

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this Volunteer Application Form  or come and fill out a hard copy at our Reception Desk.

You can contact aileen@gordonhouse.org with any questions about the volunteer program.

Have a look at our current openings below to see if something interests you.

Current Openings:

Voting Community Engagement Volunteer

Help us in a non-partisan voting awareness campaign! Details/Apply

Qi Gong Volunteer

Qi Gong is a form of moving meditation and mindfulness. We are looking for a qualified instructor to support our Qi Gong classes for seniors. Details/Apply

Seniors ‘Friendly Phone Call’ Volunteers

We are looking for committed and understanding volunteers to assist with Friendly Phone Calls to isolated West End seniors. Details/Apply

Multi-Lingual Storytime Volunteers 

Currently our West End Family Place programming provides Storytime in English and Spanish, we are looking for volunteers who can help us to provide stories in additional languages. Details/Apply

Community Clean Up Volunteers

This volunteer opportunity is best suited to small ‘bubble’ groups of family or friends who are looking for outdoor activities to enjoy, or workplace groups who are looking to give back in the neighbourhood. Details/Apply

Community Advisory Board

Are you interested in developing a strategic plan for Gordon Neighbourhood House? Working with GNH to provide leadership in the local community? Ensuring that the direction of GNH is in keeping with current and future needs in Vancouver’s West End? Details/Apply

Outreach and Awareness Volunteer

Gordon Neighbourhood House coordinates many programs and initiatives in the West End. We need help promoting our organization in the community. Details/Apply

Young Ideas Team

The YI Initiative is a group of volunteers who organize events, activities and workshops focused on facilitating opportunities for connection of those in our community that are between the ages of 20 and 39. Young Ideas have hosted soccer at the beach meet-ups, a 90s hip-hop themed pop-up pub and drag queen bingo. The Young ideas program continues to gain momentum as the number of participants increase with each event and activity. Details/Apply

Language & Translation Volunteers

Languages play an important role in community building. We are committed to providing space for our community to develop, teach, and share language skills. Details/Apply


If you are interested in volunteering, fill out a Volunteer Application form.