In celebration of National Volunteer Week in Canada, Richmond News is proud to share several organizations that offer meaningful volunteer opportunities, all of which contribute to strengthening the local community.
Volunteering provides individuals with the chance to give back while fostering a sense of purpose, connection and personal fulfillment. Whether you’re supporting seniors, mentoring youth, or engaging with residents in a retirement community, your involvement can create meaningful, lasting change!
Organizations like Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver and Gilmore Gardens are leading the way in providing rewarding volunteer opportunities that make a difference. Each of these organizations offers unique avenues for getting involved and creating positive change.
Explore the many ways you can contribute to your community and help shape a better future through volunteering with these exceptional organizations in Richmond.
Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG)
As experts on the volunteer landscape in Richmond, the team at Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG) manages a comprehensive online database of local volunteer opportunities.
Updated regularly with positions from dozens of non-profit and community groups, RCRG’s database helps connect residents of all ages and backgrounds with fun, rewarding and meaningful ways to volunteer and give back.
Richmond residents can discover volunteer opportunities that match their personal skills, interests and availability and then apply for these roles directly through the RCRG website. By centralizing, streamlining and simplifying the process of becoming a volunteer, RCRG is making it easier for people to get involved in their community and support the causes they care about.
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 is "Volunteers Make Waves." In Richmond and communities across Canada, volunteers are a powerful force—shaping everyday life with their energy, compassion and dedication.
While thanking volunteers should be an everyday occurrence, this week, in particular, is an opportunity to amplify that gratitude. RCRG encourages everyone, in their own way, to show their appreciation for volunteers and all they contribute to our community.
Discover volunteer opportunities in Richmond at www.rcrg.org/VolunteerNow.
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver is seeking volunteers in Richmond. Right now, 15 children are waiting for a Big Brother to step in and make a lasting impact on their lives.
By volunteering with Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver, you can play a key role in shaping a young person’s journey as a positive role model, offering guidance, support and helping to shape their future.
The Big Brothers Community program pairs volunteers (Bigs) with children (Littles) based on shared interests, personalities and mutual compatibility, creating a supportive and meaningful one-on-one relationship built on trust, fun and connection.
Becoming a Big Brother is a rewarding way to give back to the community and make a real difference in the life of a child. With the rising demand for mentors in Richmond, now is the perfect time to get involved!
For those ready to make a meaningful and lasting impact, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver offers a chance to help create a brighter future for a child in need while developing personal skills and forming a unique, lifelong bond.
Ready to make an impact? Becoming a Big Brother allows you to build a lasting relationship while providing a child with the guidance and mentorship they need. Start your journey today and make a lasting difference.
Gilmore Gardens
Volunteers are a key part of Gilmore Gardens, as it is through their kind efforts and giving nature that members of the independent living retirement residence can continue to lead purposeful and engaged lives. Over 45 volunteers contribute their time, share their talents and make a difference in this thriving community.
For volunteers from the residence and from the greater Richmond community, volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved and make connections through shared passions at Gilmore Gardens.
When a resident first moves into the residence, they are welcomed by resident ambassadors who assist newcomers in adjusting to their new home. As they settle in, they will enjoy the energetic leadership of volunteers through one of the many programs and activities offered at Gilmore Gardens.
Some of these offerings include walking groups, arts and crafts sessions, discussion groups, cake and tea time and monthly birthday celebrations.
Before they know it, new residents may be sharing their own expertise, such as Gilmore Gardens resident Roger, who began leading guitar sing-a-longs in the evenings within a couple of weeks of his arrival. Soon, he was headlining a group of community volunteers carolling from floor-to-floor during Christmastime! Even Errol, the husband of long-time Gilmore Gardens staff member Angela, decided to get in on the fun by leading a monthly sing-a-long with residents.
Gilmore Gardens is looking forward to honouring their volunteers with a special thank you celebration during National Volunteer Week, as well as inviting volunteers to their annual garden planting day in May. Richmond residents who are interested in supporting the Gilmore Gardens community as a volunteer are encouraged to reach out at verveseniorliving.com/gilmore-gardens
A powerful way to give back
At a time when communities are facing growing challenges, the need for volunteers is more crucial than ever. Your involvement helps address these needs, build resilience and bring positive change to those who need it most.
As presented by Richmond News, volunteering with organizations such as Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver and Gilmore Gardens, you can make a meaningful contribution to your community.
Your time and efforts will create lasting change by supporting those in need, empowering youth and fostering stronger connections across the city. Get involved and help strengthen the community by giving back today.
