Volunteer Opportunities!
UNITE HERE Local 40 is looking for Community Volunteers to fight for a more affordable Vancouver!
Vancouver is increasingly being shaped by the interests of billionaires and their political allies. Major decisions are being made right now that will define the future of the city, while many residents feel shut out of the process. At the same time, rising costs and economic pressure are pushing people out of the communities they help sustain.
Local 40 has fought for better wages, working conditions, and dignity for hospitality workers across British Columbia. We represent housekeepers, cooks, servers, dishwashers, bartenders, and other workers in the tourism and food service industries.
But in Vancouver, the challenges workers face go beyond wages. Decisions about how the city is developed and who it is built for determines whether working people can continue to live here. Fighting for affordability and workers’ rights is rooted in building collective strength and influencing the decisions that shape our city.
We are looking for passionate people who want to connect with their community, develop organizing skills, and stand alongside workers fighting for a more affordable and equitable Vancouver.
What you’ll do:
- Participate in outreach, canvassing, events, and campaign actions
- Mobilize the community on issues of affordability and living wages
- Learn organizing skills from experienced union organizers
- Build confidence advocating for yourself and your community
Why join?
- Gain hands-on organizing and campaigning experience
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Meet people involved in labour, politics, and social justice movements
- Make a direct impact on issues affecting workers and communities in Vancouver
Qualifications:
- Strong belief in social justice and workers’ rights
- Outgoing, reliable, and motivated to learn
- Flexible with evenings and weekends
- Multilingual skills are an asset
- No organizing experience required. Full training will be provided
Details:
- Location: Vancouver, BC (in-person required)
- Schedule: flexible, evenings and weekends as needed
- Duration: flexible, with opportunities for advancement into paid roles
- This is an unpaid, volunteer role.
The decisions being made today will shape Vancouver for decades. Help us fight for a better future now.
Interested candidates should contact Kiera at [email protected].