Volunteering at Carnegie Centre

Volunteers are the driving force behind the delivery of many of the programs and services provided at Carnegie Community Centre. Our volunteers, many of whom are residents of the Downtown Eastside, make positive contributions to the community they serve every single day.

Now more than ever, we need volunteers to help deliver delicious meals and other essential services to Downtown Eastside community members. Consider joining us, fill out an online application form.

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Volunteer opportunities

Note Volunteer opportunities and procedures at Carnegie Centre have been revised due to COVID-19.

We are currently seeking volunteers for the following opportunities for fall 2020:

• Server 
• Food preparation; including food handling and meal assembly

Important note You must be 19 years of age to volunteer at the Carnegie Centre.

Restart smart

The City and Carnegie Centre have developed health and safety protocols based on public health guidance in response to COVID-19 to support the safety of staff, volunteers, and the public. Find out more: COVID-19 programs and services

Starting in fall 2020, all new and returning volunteers at the Carnegie Centre will be required to participate in updated onboarding and training, including an updated two-hour general orientation, and a two-hour position-specific orientation. Some training modules will be available online or in person at the Carnegie Centre, and some will be held in small groups or one-on-one on site at the Carnegie Centre.

Interested in volunteering? 

Please fill out the volunteer application form or connect with the volunteer department by phone or email to sign up for a volunteer orientation.