VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

You can be a part of the Event Planning Committee to organise our first-ever PIRS Walkathon!

Volunteers contribute so much to Canadian society. Sharing your time and talents in a meaningful volunteer job is an enriching and rewarding experience for everyone involved.

The PIRS volunteer program offers people a way to reach out to immigrant women and children, and help to ease the transition to living in a new country. Volunteers are very important to PIRS.

Click here to dowload the volunteer brochure in PDF format (286 Kb).
or contact the COORDINATOR OF VOLUNTEERS at 604-298-5893 or email volunteers@pirs.bc.ca

PIRS Volunteers

• Assist ESL teachers in beginner level English classes for immigrant women;
• Work with Childcare staff in programs for preschool children;
• Help out in the office;
• Take part in fundraising and special events;
• Participate on the Board of Directors or on a Board committee

Share your time

• Spend one morning or afternoon a week in a adult ESL class or a preschool program;
• Volunteer in the office once a week;
• Take part in monthly Board or committee meetings;
• Work on a special project in your own time

Develop your skills

• Participate in orientation and training workshops;
• Practise your skills on the job under the supervision of trained and supportive staff;
• Gain experience working with people from other cultures;
• Practise your communication skills;
• Learn more about community resources;
• Develop your leadership skills

The Rewards of Volunteering

• Experience a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment;
• Meet new people and have fun;
• Gain workplace experience and add to your resume;
• Make a difference in people's lives
  
  

PIRS is a United Way Member Agency

Donate to PIRS on-line through Canada-Helps! Click on the icon to go to our secure page.