SPEC

Volunteer

Since SPEC began in 1969, passionate volunteers have been the most valuable part of our identity. Volunteers like you play an important role in our accomplishments.

We offer a variety of opportunities ranging from project research and planning, fundraising, assisting at special events, garden plantings, cleanups, and community outreach. 

Please note at this time, we have limited volunteer opportunities due to COVID-19. 

Read through the Quick Guide for Volunteers for more information about volunteering with SPEC.

Volunteer Perks

A Home for New Vancouverites

We welcome volunteers from all corners of the globe and are proud to have many cultures, traditions and languages represented. Volunteers are often new to Vancouver and report that SPEC helped them connect with like-minded folks in a new city.

Flexible and Supportive

Fighting for the safety and security of our planet requires flexibility and innovation, and we’re proud to support volunteer projects and ideas on timelines that work with their busy schedules.

Team Meetings

Team meetings are one of the easiest ways to start contributing your knowledge and skills to SPEC. Our teams help develop many of SPEC’s programs and projects and are always looking for feedback and fresh ideas. Our teams are mostly volunteer-run and occur once a month in the evenings. Meetings are free and open to the public, and we always encourage new community members to join. 

Meetings are available for the following teams:

First Tues of the Month
5:30 – 7:00 pm

Third Wed of the Month
6:00 – 7:30 pm

Second Wed of the Month
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Meeting dates vary, please email to join.

Meetings are held online due to the pandemic. Please email Communications@spec.bc.ca to join us online. Find out when the next team meeting is happening by checking our events page.

Open Volunteer Positions

Volunteer Opportunities with SPEC and our Community

Check back regularly as we update our volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer E-Blast

Interested in hearing about volunteer opportunities? Send us an email to be added to our volunteer e-blast list.