Volunteer jobs in Burnaby, British Columbia

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Software Developer Co-Op
Nutanix
Vancouver, BC
- $30 to $35 CAD / hour
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Grant Researcher and Admin Assistant Volunteer
Latincouver
Vancouver, BC
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Clinical Dietitian - Queen's Park Care Centre
Fraser Health Authority
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- $43.23 to $53.96 CAD / hour
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Clinical Dietitian - Royal Columbian Hospital
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Clinical Dietitian - Eagle Ridge Hospital
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Dietitian, Home Health/Primary and Community Care/Urgent Primary Care Centre
Fraser Health Authority
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Dietitian, Home Health/Primary and Community Care/Urgent Primary Care Centre - Surrey/Gateway Home Health
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Surrey, BC
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Clinical Dietitian - Ridge Meadows Hospital
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Clinical Dietitian - Burnaby Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Burnaby, BC
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Clinical Dietitian - Jim Pattison Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre
Fraser Health Authority
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Clinical Dietitian - Surrey Memorial Hospital
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- $46.52 to $58.07 CAD / hour
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Latincouver

Grant Researcher and Admin Assistant Volunteer

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Volunteer

Within 25 km of Burnaby · About 12.2 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Volunteer
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Working hours: 15-20 hours per week
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Original job description

About Latincouver

Latincouver is a vibrant non-profit organization that has been connecting over 100,000 Latin Americans with Latin enthusiasts in Western Canada. Through large-scale festivals, cultural programs, community partnerships, and artistic initiatives, Latincouver has become the central hub for Latin American culture in British Columbia.

We are seeking a motivated Grant Researcher & Admin Assistant Volunteer to support our fundraising and administrative operations. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit and arts/culture sector, while contributing to meaningful community impact.

Position Details

Position Type: Volunteer

Time: 15-20 hours per week

Compensation: Unpaid (Volunteer position)

Commitment: Minimum 3 months

Location: In-person / Hybrid (Vancouver, BC)

Duties and Responsibilities

Research government, foundation, corporate, and community grant opportunities aligned with Latincouver’s mission and programming.
Identify upcoming deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application requirements.
Update and maintain our funding opportunity database and tracking system.
Prepare summaries of potential grants for review by the Fundraising & Grants Manager.
Conduct background research on funding organizations to support proposal development.
Assist with maintaining internal documents, filing systems, and shared drives.
Support the preparation of grant attachments (e.g., program descriptions, budgets, reports).
Manage a calendar of grant deadlines, reporting timelines, and stewardship tasks.
Organize digital records, correspondence, and project notes.
Assist with general office and administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements and Skills

Strong English communication, writing, and editing skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
Interest in nonprofit fundraising, research, arts, culture, or community development.
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks.
Prior experience in grant writing, research, fundraising, or administration is an asset but not required.

Benefits of Volunteering with Latincouver

Expand your professional network through Latincouver’s broad community and industry connections.
Receive ongoing mentorship, guidance, and feedback on your learning progress.
Reference letter and LinkedIn recommendation upon successful completion (minimum 3 months).
Gain valuable experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant research, and administrative management.
Be part of a fun, diverse, and supportive team committed to cultural inclusion and community impact.
Opportunities to practice English and develop new skills in a real-world environment.

How to Apply

Latincouver Cultural & Business Society fosters an equitable workplace and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified people to apply.

Send your resume to hr@latincouver.ca with the position in the subject line.

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Responsibilities

Research and track grant opportunities, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application requirements, and prepare grant summaries and background research to support proposal development. Maintain funding databases, documents, records, and calendars; assist with grant attachments and provide general administrative support.

Requirements

Strong English communication, writing, and editing skills, excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially are required. An interest in nonprofit fundraising, research, arts, culture, or community development is sought; relevant prior experience is an asset but not required.

Skills

Grant Research
Research
Written Communication
Editing
Organization
Attention To Detail
Confidentiality
Fundraising
Document Management
Calendar Management
Administrative Support
Independent Work
Multitasking
Grant Writing

Benefits

Professional Networking
Mentorship and Feedback
Reference Letter
LinkedIn Recommendation
Fundraising and Grant Research Experience
Supportive Team Environment
English Language Practice
Skill Development

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Keywords

Grant Research
Grant Opportunities
Government Grants
Foundation Grants
Corporate Grants
Community Grants
Grant Deadlines
Eligibility Criteria
Application Requirements
Funding Database
Grant Tracking
Fundraising
Proposal Development
Background Research
Grant Attachments
Program Descriptions
Budgets
Reports
Document Management
Filing Systems
Shared Drives
Calendar Management
Reporting Timelines
Stewardship
Digital Records
Administrative Support
Nonprofit Organizations
Arts and Culture
Community Development

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