Join the Accessible Organizations Project during National AccessAbility Week on June 3 at 2 pm PDT as we share impactful stories of communities and organizations that are removing barriers in the spirit of the Accessible B.C. Act.
We look forward to hosting this important celebration of accessibility wins from across B.C. Whether it’s creating accessible bus stops in Richmond, designing a fully accessible town square in Alert Bay, or creating accessible classrooms at post-secondary schools, there is a wealth of inspiring stories happening every day. We’re excited to share these important stories with you!
This event is free and open to the public. Register here.
If you have an accessibility win you would like to highlight, please reach out to Roberta McDonald, Accessible Organizations Project Manager at roberta@dabc.ca or Local Government Liaison Anna Wijeshinghe: anna@dabc.ca
About the Accessible Organizations Project
The Accessible Organizations Project is a project funded by the Government of British Columbia and led by Disability Alliance BC. The purpose of the project is to support over 750 Prescribed Organizations in meeting the requirements of the Accessible BC Act. Disability Alliance BC is working directly with partners and collaborators in all sectors to reach Prescribed Organizations and provide them with resources and services to establish a committee, develop a plan, and create a public feedback mechanism.
Open: May 1, 2026 Closes: When filled Location: Vancouver BC Category: Community and Social Services Time commitment: 1 to 2 days a week at 4 to 8 hours a day
Who We Are
Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. We are a non-profit, charitable organization that champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities. Our mission is to promote a more inclusive and equitable society for people with all disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, systemic advocacy, research, and publications. through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.
Job Description
DABC is seeking volunteers to assist us at our reception desk to provide clients, guests and callers with information on the various services that DABC provides such as applying for provincial and federal disability benefits, Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, tax filings and tax credits, legal aid, and wheelchair accessible housing. Reception volunteers will be trained and mentored on an ongoing basis through regular supervision from the Advocacy Access Reception Coordinator, Advocacy Access Program Manager and Director of Tax AID and Access RDSP Programs. All of our current reception volunteers have lived experience with a disability.
Our Reception Volunteers:
Support our reception team with clerical duties such as transcription of voicemails, scanning and printing projects and filing.
Greet clients at our reception desk
Keep detailed and accurate records of visitor requests
Screen clients for eligibility of our services and conduct intake of client contact information for our waitlists
Reception Volunteers should have the following skills and qualifications:
Be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook
Have strong verbal and written communication skills
Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and staff across many diverse backgrounds
Be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively with a team as well as independently
Maintain a professional, respectful and empathetic demeanor with clients and have the ability to manage client expectations as it relates to the capacity and scope of DABC’s services
Lived experience with disability
The following are strong assets for this position:
Lived experience with provincial disability benefits (PWD/PPMB)
Experience in the non-profit sector
Experience supporting people with disabilities
Knowledge and understanding of community resources available to people with disabilities
Volunteers may receive a small monthly honourarium for their contribution to DABC’s advocacy work.
Hours Per Week: 1-2 shifts per week (shifts are 4 or 8 hours)
DABC is an open and diverse organization that promotes inclusive hiring practices. We encourage applications from qualified applicants who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and of all sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities. People with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Please send an email expressing your interest with the subject line “Volunteer Application”, along with a resume to sharareh@dabc.ca. Inquires about this position may be emailed to the above noted email address. In the interest of fairness during the recruitment process, meeting requests regarding this position will not be granted. No phone calls, please.
On May 13th, we were pleased to welcome Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Sheila Malcolmson, to the DABC office. During the Minister’s visit, we provided her with a tour of the DABC office, and presented materials demonstrating the impact of our work. She also spoke to several DABC staff about why their work is important to them, and DABC Executive Director Helaine Boyd described the ways in which our services intersect, providing comprehensive supports for our clients.
DABC staff were able to provide Minister Malcolmson with direct feedback on ways to make the PWD system better. The Minister also had a chance to step in on a client appointment with one of our Advocates, to see our work in real time.
We are grateful for the funding we receive from the Province for several of our programs, including Tax AID. Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfHq5NmU-sQ to see a short video that features Minister Malcolmson speaking to Helaine Boyd and Cynthia Minh, Director of National Programs, about the free tax filing support DABC provides and the benefits of tax filing for people with disabilities living on low incomes. Notably, Tax AID helped clients access approximately $20 million in tax credits and benefits, just in the past year!
Thank you again to Minister Sheila Malcolmson for taking the time to visit our office to learn more about our work and the issues important to our staff and clients.
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