This National Volunteer Week, we’re featuring our team in green!
This past year, we had over 400 incredible individuals donate their time in our office, events, and programs across BC.
One of those volunteers is Chelsea Coleclough in North Vancouver.
Chelsea is currently a student working towards a future as a social worker or youth worker. She joined the CAN volunteer team after looking for opportunities to gain experience and make a difference.
“I wanted to give back to my community and help provide a space where everyone feels supported.”
In less than four months, she has already supported our music, multisport, and swim programs — travelling through Vancouver, Burnaby, and Coquitlam just to connect with our participants!
Before her latest session at our partnered program with the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, we connected with Chelsea to learn more about her motivation for volunteering!
What motivated you to sign up to volunteer?
I wanted to give back to my community and help provide a space where everyone feels supported. I wanted to be able to help provide support to the participants at CAN.
What is one of your favourite memories as a CAN volunteer?
One of my favourite memories as a CAN volunteer has been returning to the Music program for a second time and reconnecting with some of the same participants. It was awesome to keep building on those relationships we had before!
What would you say to someone who is interested, but unsure about volunteering?
I was nervous at first, but it has been one of the most amazing experiences. You don’t need any specific experience — just be yourself and be ready to make a difference!
Anything else you want to add?
Volunteering with CAN has made a huge impact on me. Being able to see the participants growth throughout the programs has been so rewarding and great to see. All of the staff are very supportive. Overall, volunteering with has been such an amazing experience!
Thank you to Chelsea and so many volunteers like her who give back so passionately in our programs!
Want to make a difference in your community? We are currently recruiting volunteers for summer day camps across Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, and Victoria.
Learn more and apply at canucksautism.ca/volunteer!