Little Mountain Neighbourhood House

Volunteer Connections Project

Community development is about growth in human potential, for individuals and communiteis. This active workship is open to all volunteers at Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, or people thinking about volunteering at LMNH. Share your ideas with others as we explore qualities of leadership, and the ways that we can build a better community. Bus tickets and snacks included.

Childminding is available only with advance notice.

Who it's for: Current or future volunteers at LMNH

When: Saturday January 22nd, 9:30am-1:30pm

Who to contact: Registration is necessary.

Contact Jennifer Wesman at 604-879-7104, ext. 315 pr email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Volunteer Tutors & Mentors Needed (Grades 6 –12)

The LIFT program is a comprehensive support program for at-risk youth living in East Vancouver. We are currently seeking volunteers who are friendly, culturally sensitive, and knowledgeable in academic subject areas to assist at our tutoring centres. We need tutors in all academic subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, Languages, and English as a Second Language. The tutoring centres are welcoming places for students and tutors to connect. Each tutoring site provides healthy snacks, school supplies, computer access, and a variety of interactive games. This is a wonderful opportunity to help out in the community! This is an ideal volunteer placement for people considering a career in education.

Volunteer Qualifications:

- Ability to tutor one or more of the following subjects for Grades 6-8: Math, Science, Social Studies, Languages, and English

- Able to commit to one weekly or bi-weekly tutoring shift (1-3 hours) - Comfortable working with teens and/or pre-teens

- Ability to lead games and activities for small groups. - Knowledge or interest in working with at-risk communities

- Must submit two references and be willing to undergo a Criminal Record Clearance Tutoring Centre Hours,

Locations, and Grade Levels:

- Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School (419 East 24th Ave) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 3:00pm – 6:30pm Grades 8 - 12

- Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House (800 East Broadway) Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30pm – 6:00pm Grades 7-9

- Thunderbird Elementary School/Community Centre (2325 Cassiar Street) Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00pm – 5:30pm Grades 6-8

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Erica Mah at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Building Welcoming & Inclusive Communities Project

Whether you are a newcomer or immigrant or would like to support newcomers and immigrants in the community, you can use your existing skills, develop new skills, gain valuable experience, meet new people, and help build community. Come help out with different programs - help with healthy cooking classes (no cooking experience needed) and hot lunch program / community potlucks / community kitchens, child minding, working with families, and more. We welcome those with creativity and enthusiasm - and speaking more than one language is a plus!

For more information please contact Erika at 604.879.7104 ext 315