Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers come from all walks of life, cultural groups and economic backgrounds. Participating in the service of others can provide you with the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, explore a new career, contribute to your community and support a cause you believe in.

Volunteering at BeConnected is flexible and can be tailored to fit any schedule or lifestyle. You could volunteer once at a big BeConnected event, or regularly, supporting an individual to access their recreation centre, or to assist with our monthly self advocacy group.

To get started, please complete our Volunteer Application form. Completed applications and other inquiries related to volunteering can be sent to Human Resources.

Practicum Placements

BeConnected offers practicum placements to students in human services programs at various institutions such as Camosun College (Community Support and Education Assistant, Child & Youth Care) and the University of Victoria (School of Social Work and School of Public Health and Social Policy).

Please contact Kristen Kay with inquiries related to practicum.

“Volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society. It is offering time, energy and skills of one’s own free will. It is an extension of being a good neighbour, transforming a collection of houses into a community, as people become involved in the improvement of their surroundings and choose to help others. By caring and contributing to change, volunteers decrease suffering and disparity, while they gain skills, self-esteem, and change their lives. People work to improve the lives of their neighbours and, in return, enhance their own.” (Making a Case for Volunteer Centres, Volunteer Ontario, 1996.)