You can apply to volunteer with us by filling out our Volunteer Application form here
No! Anyone who is interested is welcome to come volunteer with us. You will receive training and orientation to tasks you take on. However, we do require that all new volunteers submit a criminal record check before starting their volunteer work with us.
Usually volunteer shifts can range from short (1 hr) tasks like unloading and transporting supplies, to longer shifts (2-3 hours) like helping out at one of our Outreach Resource Centres or Food Hub sessions. We welcome any time and ability you can commit to our organization.
We will provide all the necessary training and tools for you to complete your tasks.
We mostly need volunteers during weekday hours when our Outreach Resource Centres are open or any evenings during Extreme Weather cold events. There is occasional need for volunteers on weekends during the summer or Extreme Weather heat events.
For the most up to date list of volunteer times needed, please refer to our Volunteer Application Form (link: https://forms.gle/cyDsthvxRXE8PegQ7)
A "One-Stop Shop" of services for our vulnerable neighbours so they can easily access basic life necessities and resources for social aid in one convenient location. Our 3 locations operate weekly Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Burnaby.
Our Food Hub is a safe, non-judgemental space where our community’s most vulnerable can receive essential grocery items with dignity. We operate weekly on Tuesdays, except for assistance cheque issue week.
We offer our guests weekly access to the necessity of a hot shower to help people maintain their health and wellness. It also helps to combat the stigma caused by poor hygiene common amongst those living outside or couch-surfing. Guests are provided with fresh towels, hygiene supplies and clean gently used clothes. They are also linked to the Outreach Resource Centres and other services.
EWR makes safe spaces available when the weather is severe enough to pose a higher health risk to people who experience homelessness. It operates during times of extreme heat or cold. These collaborative initiatives bring the wider community together to reduce the harm to the most vulnerable. Our cold weather service provider is Lookout Housing and Health Society.
