The City of Vancouver has a number of volunteer opportunities for people to serve on advisory bodies, committees and agencies. People of all ages are encouraged to volunteer.

These bodies represent a great opportunity for young people in Vancouver to get involved by:

• Serving the community and making Vancouver better
• Sharing expertise and ideas with Council, City departments and the public
• Gaining leadership skills, knowledge and experience
• Connecting to decision-makers and the broader community

The deadline to apply is January 22. If you are interested and able to commit the time required, apply online to be a member.

Agencies looking for volunteers include:

• Active Transportation Advisory Committee
• Chinatown Historic Area Planning Committee (Note: only one at-large position available)
• Development Permit Board Advisory Panel (Special note: at least one member must be someone who "represents young people in the community")
• First Shaughnessy Advisory Design Panel (Note: must be part of First Shaughnessy District)
• Gastown Historic Area Planning Committee (Note: must be member of Gastown Community)
• LGBTQ Advisory Committee
• Multicultural Advisory Committee
• Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee
• Public Art Committee
• Seniors Advisory Committee
• Urban Aboriginal Peoples Advisory Committee
• Urban Design Panel (Note: restricted membership with no at-large openings)
• Vancouver City Planning Commission
• Vancouver Civic Theatres Board
• Vancouver Food Policy Council
• Vancouver Heritage Commission
• Womens Advisory Committee

A full list of agencies looking for volunteers is here. Find out more about how youth can get involved with civic agencies and boards here.