We are closed Remembrance Day – Tuesday November 11

People Helping People

Volunteer Nanaimo is a non-profit charity dedicated to fostering volunteerism in the Nanaimo region. Since 1979, we’ve connected thousands of individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities within our community, supporting over 800 non-profit and community-based organizations. We’re a collective of compassionate individuals working together to offer help, support, and mentorship through volunteering.

What We Do

Donate

Volunteer

Christmas Angels Craft Fair

Friday November 14 4-8pm

Saturday November 15 9:30-3:30pm

Moose Lodge Hall

1356 Cranberry Rd

Our Programs & Services

Volunteer Nanaimo strengthens our community by supporting non-profit organizations and individuals through a variety of programs and services.

Christmas Angels

We’re looking for caring people like you to help less fortunate families, seniors, and vulnerable youth enjoy a happy Christmas!

The Angel Network program connects community members with vulnerable youth, seniors, families, and individuals to help meet their needs during Christmas, the beginning of the school year, and throughout the year.

Christmas Angels

Angel Network Crafters

Youth

Activities for youths aged 11 to 29 years.

YouthNetwork has community activities that includes playing games, learning to play guitar and socializing.

Queer Straight Alliance (QSA), also known as a Safe Space Group, is a place where LGBTQ+ youth and allies can get together in a welcoming, respectful, non-judgmental environment.

Young Rollers Club is a youth gaming club for ages 11-18 that is supported through Dropzone Games.

YouthNetwork

Young Rollers Club

Queer Straight Alliance

Seniors – Silver Adventures Café

Games, crafts, guest speakers, music, & cultural events for seniors. Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea and snacks.

Watchdog Computer Services

We offer technical support to non-profit agencies and individuals within our community. This includes computer repair, software upgrades, network setup, malware removal, and computer upgrades. Volunteers also provide instruction and advice for technology users.

Autism Library

Lending Library on behalf of Autism Society of Central Vancouver Island (ASCVI). We have approximately 250 books, games & DVDs for children, adults, parents or teachers.

Tax Services

Trained volunteers provide essential tax services for individuals with low or fixed incomes, including those receiving pensions, disability benefits, or who are unemployed.