Volunteer at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre

COVID-19 UPDATE (June 2020):  Due to COVID-19, we have put measures in place for the safety of members and staff. To minimize contact, we are only accepting in-area volunteers at this time. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre. Volunteers are integral to the ongoing work of the Centre in providing a safe, welcoming space for women in the Downtown Eastside.

Our volunteer opportunities are for women (cis, trans, 2S) over the age of eighteen. Please see the below open volunteer postings to ascertain what would be a good fit for you. Email our volunteer coordinator at skills@dewc.ca to get in touch or with any questions.

Volunteer posts at the drop-in centre:

We currently have no volunteer postings available. Please check back soon!

Volunteer posts at the shelter:

Emergency Shelter Volunteers – We’re looking for volunteers for our 24-hour  emergency night shelter, which provides refuge and resources to women in the Downtown Eastside. Shifts are flexible. Get in touch with Kelsey at ShelterSkills@dewc.ca.