Many organizations welcome students as volunteers. The most important consideration is an interest in the mission of the organization you volunteer with. Volunteer for one or two positions at a time – you don’t want to overcommit. It’s easy to register for others down the road.
There are also event-centered opportunities with festivals and fairs (Aldergrove Agricultural Fair, Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival, Ribfest to name some) that need a good number of students to help in the Kidzones or other positions. These are generally held in the summer months and a great way to acquire volunteer hours while you help the community … and have some fun!
If you are a student looking for opportunities to help in your community or complete your work experience, check out the opportunities at bettercommunity.ca that show a student or WAVE icon. Positions with a WAVE icon may be eligible for WAVE credits. Once you are registered in the Better Community app, you can use keywords to search for volunteer opportunities for ‘students’ or ’16+’ etc. Many organizations state the minimum age in their listing … and don’t forget to check for the ‘student’ icon.
Any questions about volunteering, please email us at volunteers@langleyvolunteers.ca.
Attention Future Digital Marketers!
Organizations are often looking for students to connect with the community and help promote the great programs and services provided by non-profits in Langley.
Build your portfolio by volunteering with one!
Some opportunities include:
- Website Content using WordPress
- Social Media Post Graphics using Can
va - Tutorial and Promotional Videos for YouTube
- Google Ad Campaigns
Register as a volunteer, then use keywords in the Search bar in the Better Community app (try marketing, Facebook, Social Media, etc)