Volunteer with Archway
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Volunteers form the backbone of our organization. Thanks to the efforts, passions and dedication of more than 1,000 volunteers, more than 50,000 working hours were contributed last year.
Who can Volunteer?
Anyone 18+ can register to volunteer with Archway Community Services (formerly known as Abbotsford Community Services). Special consideration may be made for volunteers aged 16-18. Many of our programs run between 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday but others operate outside our office hours.
How to Apply
Check out our current volunteer opportunities to learn more and apply.
If you have questions please email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@archway.ca. You can also call 604-859-7681 Ext: 254, but please be advised that while our volunteer coordinator is working remotely due to COVID-19, email is the best means of contact.
Please note the application process to volunteer with Archway varies depending on program requirements and the time it takes to receive your criminal record check.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Archway Community Services!
Practicum Opportunities
If you are interested in a practicum with one of our programs please fill out this form.
“It’s about friendship, not just lessons.”
Featured Volunteer Opportunities
Join a team of people who love to ensure healthy food options are available to everyone. The new Fresh Food Recovery program is our newest Archway Food Bank initiative to provide fresh food to those in need by recovering food from local grocery stores.
We need volunteers to sort and process perishable food that is being received each morning at the Food Bank. Daily shifts will be 2-3 hrs long and potential candidates will need to lift and move 35-50lb containers.
Shifts are available 7 days a week. Shifts begin at 8:30 am on weekdays and then 9:30 am on weekends.
Join us as a volunteer driver and help us fill the gap for non-transit transportation in Abbotsford. The Community Van Service is a multi agency initiative and the volunteer driver will take clients to various destinations in Abbotsford.
The clients will be assessed and assigned based on appointment by the Community Transportation Project Lead.
Volunteers must have a safe driving record, submit a driver ‘s abstract and pass a criminal record check.
Shifts are available between 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday to Friday.
Learn More About Volunteering at Archway
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Featured Volunteers
Learn more about our volunteers’ experience and why they choose to give of their time and expertise.
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