CONNECTION. CELEBRATION. ENGAGEMENT. LEADERSHIP.

Volunteer with Us

If you want to have fun, meet new people, connect with other community members, build up your skills and give back to the community, volunteer with us!

We are a volunteer-driven organization, relying on participation and contributions to maintain and deliver our programs.

Please note that due to COVID-19, volunteer opportunities are limited, as the Neighbourhood House is closed to the public. Remote volunteer opportunities may require a device and access to the internet, a telephone, or a driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

We value our volunteers

We are a volunteer-driven organization, relying on participation and contributions to maintain and deliver our programs. There are many volunteer opportunities within the House from helping in the kitchen to volunteering with house programs or assisting with administrative activities.

At MPNH we ask our volunteers to actively contribute to the achievement of our mission statement, vision and share in practicing our values. Volunteers help us to build a healthy and engaged neighbourhood by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change. Volunteers are an integral part of creating the MPNH community and we value each and every volunteer who spends their time with us.

There are many benefits to volunteering at MPNH and the community at large. Below is a list of some of the benefits a volunteer can gain during their time at MPNH.

Gain new experiences
Learn new skills and attend workshops
Learn more about the community
Meet new people and make contacts
Stay involved while looking for work
Have the opportunity to contribute to engaging the populations we serve and having a positive impact on their quality of life
Enhance your resumé
Obtain a letter of reference after three months
Increase self-confidence
Enjoy your experience while helping others

Below is a list of programs where there are often volunteer opportunities.

Please note that evening and weekend programs at MPNH are limited. Most volunteer opportunities occur on weekdays during office hours. Due to COVID-19, many volunteer opportunities are happening remotely and may require a device and access to the internet, a telephone, or a driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Grocery Shopping for Seniors
Emergency Meals Delivery
Friendly Phone Calls
Income Tax Clinic
Digital Literacy
Yardwork Assistance
Front Desk / Admin
Workshop Facilitators
Special Events

Please complete the form linked HERE and return it to volunteering@mpnh.org, along with a resume, and any programs you are interested in.

We welcome new volunteers once a month at our monthly volunteer orientation.
The volunteer onboarding process takes 4-6 weeks.

Voices of Change: Volunteer Stories

Contact Us

Amy Shostak
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteering@mpnh.org
604-879-8208 ext. 111

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