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Call for volunteers

We’re actively recruiting volunteers for several roles involving occasional physical tasks around our campus. These are great opportunities to support our community. 

If you’re interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please email moc[at]vanu[dot]ca

SNOW REMOVAL: SNOW DAYS TEAM (up to 8 members)

In addition to our walkways, ramps, and courtyard, the Vancouver Unitarians are responsible for shoveling the city sidewalks around our campus at 49th and Oak. We’re looking for volunteers to help on snow days. 

Requirements: Under 80 years of age (insurance requirement). Volunteers will be expected to arrive as early as 8 a.m. on snow days.  

Volunteer responsibilities: Shovel sidewalks and courtyard walkways on snow days. There will be a new snow blower machine, and opportunities for volunteer training.

Estimated time: 1 to 3 hours up to several times a year 

Staff support: Our head caretaker will be in touch with the volunteer team to coordinate. 

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SANCTUARY CHAIR WRANGLER TEAM  (up to 8 members)

For special services and other occasions, the Vancouver Unitarians occasionally need to rapidly reconfigure the chairs in our Sanctuary. We’re looking for volunteers to help move and arrange chairs. 

Requirements: Strong backs and able to follow plans for regular set up and special set-up of chairs. Under 80 years of age (insurance requirement). 

Estimated time: 1.5 hours several times per year

Staff support: Our head caretaker will be in touch with the volunteer team to coordinate. 

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ART-WORK INSTALLERS TEAM

Working under the direction of the Art Committee, volunteers are needed to hang and uninstall art pieces in the Sanctuary, Hewett Hall, and Fireside Room. 

Requirements: Under 80 years of age (insurance requirement). 

Estimated time: 2 hours approximately every three months

Note: Staff will connect you with the Art Committee lead volunteers. 

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Summer volunteers needed

The Vancouver Unitarians are sustained by the generosity and care of our membership. Our community is also sustained by the dedication of volunteers. Whatever you are able to give, your contributions to this community are valued. Here are a couple of great opportunities to contribute to UCV:

  • Kiersten and Olivia take vacation time in July and August and focus their work time on preparing for the program year.  Summer attendance is usually lower, but families do attend and new families visit. We need volunteers ready to welcome families, set up the pray ground, and engage kids in art, garden, and games activities. 

Please sign-up to attend one of our orientations if you are able to volunteer two or more Sundays between July 2nd and September 3rd. (A police record check for the vulnerable sector dated within three years is required–there is no charge for volunteers) 

  • Now that we’re back together in-person on Sundays, we still need a few more volunteers to help set-up and clean-up Coffee Hour, held every Sunday after service from Noon to 1p.m. in Hewett Hall. With summer holiday season upon us, we are looking to fill gaps in our volunteer roster for set-up of coffee service (11:30 a.m. to Noon) and clean-up (12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.). If you are interested in volunteering to make Coffee Hour happen, please email Derrick [email protected]
  • Library helpers needed! Come and join the friendly folks in our library, that enables us to find and borrow books on Unitarian Universalism, on our Sources, and on issues that we care about such as Reconciliation, Environment and Social Justice. We need volunteers to help with a variety of tasks – signing out books during our Sunday open hour (12:00-1:00 pm), placing labels on books and shelf sections, selecting books that match the service themes, and organizing our notice boards. This is a great way to meet people and learn more about Unitarianism.

 

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Caretakers needed: We’re hiring!

UCV is in need of more casual Caretakers to help facilitate event rentals and keep our buildings and grounds looking beautiful throughout the busy Summer season and on throughout the year! This is an excellent opportunity for students, creatives, and underemployed people that offers great flexibility, competitive pay, and a respectful, jovial work environment. Previous custodial or events management experience is an asset, but not required (on-the-job training will be provided). Click here to see the full job description. if you are interested, please submit a resume to Casey at d[email protected].

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Sunday Volunteer Opportunities

Now that we’re back together in-person on Sundays, we’re on the lookout for new volunteers to help everything run smoothly and to provide a welcoming environment for newcomers. Volunteering on Sundays is a great way to get to know more people in our community! Email Derrick at [email protected] if you’d like to volunteer. Training and orientation will be provided. Here are a few of our current Sunday volunteer opportunities:

  • *New*: Library helpers needed! Come and join the friendly folks in our library, that enables us to find and borrow books on Unitarian Universalism, on our Sources, and on issues that we care about such as Reconciliation, Environment and Social Justice. We need volunteers to help with a variety of tasks – signing out books during our Sunday open hour (12:00-1:00 pm), placing labels on books and shelf sections, selecting books that match the service themes, and organizing our notice boards. This is a great way to meet people and learn more about Unitarianism.
  • Volunteers are needed every Sunday to help with set-up and clean-up of Coffee Hour.  We’re looking to fill up our volunteer roster for set-up of coffee service (11:30 a.m. to Noon) and clean-up (roughly 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.). Can you help out one Sunday a month? Let us know which Sunday works best for you!
  • Greeters and ushers needed! What better way to meet people than to greet them at the Sanctuary doors on Sundays…Greeters and ushers welcome people on Sundays, hand out Orders of Service, and are available to answer questions from newcomers. Can you help out as a greeter one Sunday a month? Let us know which Sunday works best for you!

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