Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon

09/11/2026

ElderActive Recreation Association is looking for new Board Members to help guide the organization and support its work in the community. Interested members can reach out at [email protected]

ElderActive is seeking Members to join our Board of Directors.

Board Members help:

-Guide our mission and long-term goals.
-Participate in monthly Board meetings and organizational decision-making.
-Support financial oversight, policies and governance.
-Contribute to fundraising, community engagement, and membership growth.
-Serve as ambassadors for ElderActive in the community.

If you are a member of ElderActive and are interested please send us an email at [email protected].

09/11/2026

🤖 Your First Hour with AI

Join Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon and Neovation Corporation for a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to AI.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
🕐 1 p.m. Yukon time
💻 Live online
🎟️ Free to attend

Never used an AI tool before? Tried one once and gave up? This session starts right at the beginning, from creating an account and understanding what AI tools are actually useful for to asking for something that gives you a helpful result.

By the end of the hour, you’ll have used AI to complete one real task from your own work, such as drafting a volunteer thank-you note, summarizing meeting notes or outlining an event plan. No experience is needed, there’s no jargon, and no question is too basic.

📝 Before the session, please complete this short survey so we can better understand participants’ experience with AI and what would be most useful to cover:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U4l8WERbGXeVf5k9ArOTyCPsR4pydRYs5LX6k-Shm9g

👉 Register here:
https://www.neovation.com/your-first-hour-with-ai

09/03/2026

🔎 Funder Prospecting Made Easy

Join Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon and Grant Connect for a webinar on how to identify and qualify potential funders using Grant Connect, Imagine Canada’s fundraising research platform.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
🕛 12 p.m.
💻 Join remotely from anywhere, or attend with us in person at the Yukonstruct Boardroom
🎟️ Free to attend

Josh Marchesini from Imagine Canada will walk through the foundations of effective funder prospecting, including how to map your organization’s funding needs, identify strong matches and approach grant research more strategically.

🏢 Prefer to attend in person? We’ll be hosting a group viewing at the Yukonstruct Boardroom. Space is limited, so please RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your spot.

💻 Joining remotely? Register through Eventbrite to receive your Zoom access:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/funder-prospecting-made-easy-with-grant-connect-tickets-1999620662229?aff=oddtdtcreator

As part of our partnership with Grant Connect, Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon members are also eligible for an exclusive discount on Grant Connect subscriptions.

09/03/2026

🎟️ Volunteer Opportunity – Raffle Ticket Sellers

Have two hours to spare and want to support active, connected communities in the Yukon? ElderActive Recreation Association is looking for volunteers to help sell raffle tickets at several Whitehorse locations.

You don’t need to be an ElderActive member to volunteer, and volunteers will also have chances to win some great prizes!

We are currently recruiting volunteers to help sell raffle tickets in the community. If you’d like to support ElderActive and help make this year’s raffle a success, we’d love to have you join our volunteer team. email us at [email protected] to connect

09/02/2026

The City of Whitehorse is looking for FireSmart Neighbourhood Champions to help bring neighbours together and support local wildfire preparedness. Contact [email protected]

🔥Wanted: FireSmart Neighbourhood Champions🔥

If you’re passionate about community, wildfire safety, and making a real difference, this volunteer opportunity is for you.

Through the FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program, neighbours come together to reduce wildfire risk and help build more resilient communities.

The first step is finding a Neighbourhood Champion. That's someone who:
✔️ brings people together;
✔️ coordinates with the City of Whitehorse’s FireSmart specialist;
✔️ helps to organize local FireSmart activities; and
✔️ guides the neighbouhood through the recognition process.

Participating neighbourhoods are eligible to receive $1,000 in initial funding to implement a FireSmart plan, plus $750 annually to support ongoing participation in the program.

Email [email protected] to learn more about how you can become a Neighbourhood Champion.

Visit firesmartcanada.ca for more information on the Neighbourhood Recognition Program.

📸: Brush collected by local residents being chipped during Hillcrest’s 2026 Neighbourhood Recognition Day.

08/23/2026

🌿 Board Opportunity: Fireweed Community Market Society

Fireweed Community Market (FCMS) is looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to join its Board of Directors and help support the long-term sustainability and future of the Fireweed markets.

⏰ Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per month
📅 Term: Minimum 1 year
🗓️ Application deadline: August 31, 2026

A great opportunity to support local vendors, strengthen community connections, and help shape the future of the Fireweed markets!

Learn more and apply: https://volunteeryukon.ca/board-opp/board-member-2/

08/22/2026

🌾 Volunteer at the Yukon Farm Fair! 🐄

The Yukon Agricultural Association is looking for volunteers to help make this year’s event a success on Saturday, September 5!

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Volunteers will be assigned shifts, with breaks to enjoy the fair. If you can only help for part of the day, accommodations can be made!

🎟️ Volunteer perks:
Volunteers will receive a food voucher for the fair’s food trucks and will be recognized in the event recap report.

Minimum age: 16
Application deadline: August 31, 2026

Interested in getting involved? Learn more and apply : https://volunteeryukon.ca/volunteer-opp/yukon-farm-fair-event-support/

Come lend a hand and enjoy a day at the Yukon Farm Fair! 🌻

08/19/2026

📣 Volunteer Opportunity with ElderActive Recreation Association!

ElderActive Recreation Association looking for friendly and reliable volunteers to help sell cash raffle tickets from late September to mid-November.

This is a flexible opportunity — sell tickets within your own network or join scheduled 2-hour sales tables at local venues and events. Help as much or as little as your schedule allows!

📅 Application deadline: November 20, 2026
🔞 Minimum age: 19

A great opportunity to get involved in the community while supporting active living for older adults!

Learn more and Apply : https://volunteeryukon.ca/volunteer-opp/cash-raffle-fundraising-volunteer/

08/17/2026

Volunteer with Hospice Yukon

Hospice Yukon is looking for two volunteers to help assemble three shelving kits for their shed and basement.

If you have a few spare hours over the next few days and are able to help with some heavier lifting, message Hospice Yukon directly to get involved.

Volunteer opportunity for Hospice Yukon!

Do you want to volunteer for a non-profit?!
We need two handy helpers to assemble three shelving kits (kind of heavy) for our shed and our basement.

Please message us directly if you have a few spare hours and a bit of muscle to share, in the next few days. 💪

Photo by Pedro Miguel Aires on Unsplash

08/13/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Education, Career & Volunteer Expo!

Join us on Thursday, September 24, from 9:00am to 3:30pm at the Yukon University Gym for one of VBY’s biggest events of the year!

The Expo brings together students, jobseekers, professionals, community members, nonprofits, businesses and educational institutions from across the territory to connect and explore opportunities in education, employment and volunteering.

As an exhibitor, your organization can:

✨ Promote your programs, services, job openings or volunteer opportunities
🤝 Connect directly with attendees from across the Yukon
📣 Increase awareness of your organization and its work
🌟 Network with other nonprofits, institutions and businesses

Spaces are limited, so we encourage organizations to register early!

🔗 Register: https://volunteeryukon.ca/expo/
🔗 Become a VBY Member: https://volunteeryukon.ca/become-a-member/

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 867-456-4304.