Volunteering is a powerful force in communities across the Basin, with people of all ages contributing their time, skills and energy. This new infographic highlights how residents are getting involved, what motivates them and the types of activities they’re most interested in. Explore the full set of insights to learn more about the role volunteerism plays in strengthening communities across the region.
Volunteerism in the Columbia Basin Report – In 2025, Selkirk Innovates produced a report to better understand the volunteering landscape in the Basin.
Looking to get involved or strengthen your organization’s volunteer program? Explore the resources below.
Resources for People Interested in Volunteering
- Volunteer Canada – National hub for volunteer information, opportunities and best practices. https://volunteer.ca
- Volunteer Connector – Search volunteer roles across Canada by interest, skill or location. https://www.volunteerconnector.org
- United Way – Regional volunteer opportunities that support community initiatives. Opportunities | iVolunteer Powered by United Way British Columbia
- Volunteer BC – Province-wide volunteer listings, training and support. https://www.volunteerconnector.org
- GoodWork – Environmental and sustainability-focused volunteer and job opportunities. Environmental Jobs, Green Jobs, Conservation Jobs | GoodWork.ca
- Charity Village – Canada’s nonprofit hub with volunteer opportunities and sector news. https://www.charityvillage.com/jobs/unpaid-volunteer-position
Resources for Organizations Offering Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Connector – Virtual Volunteer Centre Toolkit to help organizations create an online hub for local opportunities.
https://www.volunteerconnector.org/become-a-virtual-volunteer-centre - Volunteer Canada – Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement: a guide for engaging volunteers, designing programs, and conducting volunteer program audits.
https://volunteer.ca/canadian-code-for-volunteer-involvement - Volunteer BC – Guidebooks for setting up a volunteer centre, starting a volunteer program and managing volunteers.
https://volunteerbc.bc.ca - Charity Village – Tools for nonprofits, including checklists for writing effective volunteer postings, plus webinars and sector resources.
https://info.charityvillage.com
Get Inspired to Volunteer!
- Watch: Rewards of Volunteering as told by Martal Abel….- KBCSC_Board_Volunteering_Rewards_of_Contributing.mp4 on Vimeo
- Watch: The Path to Service, Lena Horswill and Phyllis Nash, – https://vimeo.com/935993732?fl=pl&fe=sh
- Watch: Finding the Time, Rececca Vassilakakis, https://vimeo.com/935993801?fl=pl&fe=sh