Community Partnerships

Trinity Western University is proud to partner with the following organizations. If you are a student wishing to get involved in community, check out the organizations below.

GOD’S OWN (GO) Prison Ministry

If you have a passion to bring the gospel to the un-free, we invite you to volunteer! We’re flexible: be part of a team each week or when it suits your schedule. You can attend both services or just one. We’re also looking for volunteers to send birthday cards, letters or artwork to the inmates. If you can’t attend in person, there are still ways to help! Please contact us today for more information.

Go Prison Ministry is a weekly meeting at a penitentiary where volunteers develop friendships and bring the gospel to inmates. Meetings may include any ways to communicate the gospel – testimony, drama, preaching, prayer, worship, dance, or Bible study.

Please contact us today for more information.

For undergrads: Chett Fitchett; 604-513-2121 ext. 3421; chett.fitchett@twu.ca

For postgrads and other volunteers: Sunny Jung; 604-825-0077; gom.trinity@gmail.com or Shiya Janzen; shiya@launch.ca

Young Life is a Christian youth organization working with teens in highschools by building relationships, offering youth nights, ski & summer experiences.

Volunteer Opportunities as a Young Life Langley Volunteer Leader. Encouraged to develop relationships with Young Life staff person, volunteer leadership team, and with high school youth. Responsibilities include attending weekly leadership and youth nights, meeting regularly with your supervisor, ministering in the local high schools, and taking kids to camp.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Jared Vince @ (778) 877-8588 or jvince@younglife.ca. Website - www.younglife.ca

Fraser Valley Pregnancy Centre is operated by an independent, nonprofit, nondenominational society committed to providing information, education, and emotional and spiritual support, and practical assistance to women with crisis pregnancies.

Volunteer Opportunities to gain training in order to help deal in a sensitive and nonjudgmental way all who seek help, regardless of race, nationality, religious belief, or marital status.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Marleen Eberding @ (604) 856-9151 or info@fvpc.ca. Website - www.fvpc.ca

KidStreet Urban Children & Youth Outreach is a Saturday program for children & youth, ages 5-15, from all over East Vancouver. The Saturday program consists of a morning Bible lesson, drama, action songs, games, small group times, and lunch.

Volunteer Opportunities in reaching out with the gospel and to offer consistent, caring relationships to influence the lives of these young people, leading to the transformation of their families and inner city neighborhoods.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Pastor Jody Banda @ (604) 253-2700 ext. 232 or jodyb@broadwaychurch.com. Website: www.broadwaychurch.com

A Rocha Canada - Christians in Conservation is a national conservation organization working to show God's love for all of creation. Based in British Columbia's lower mainland, A Rocha Canada works alongside a Rocha projects in 15 countries around the world in places as diverse as urban London and the Kenyan Coast. A Rocha Centres around the world welcome students and volunteers to participate in conservation research, environmental education and community living.

A Rocha Canada is looking for volunteers to help at our field study centre in South Surrey, near White Rock, just a short 20 minute drive from TWU. Opportunities include conservation field work, environmental education and gardening, to name a few. Join us for volunteer work days on the second Saturday of every month. Volunteer opportunities in conservation field work also exist on campus through a new partnership with the university.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Patrick Lilley @ (604) 888-7511 ext. 3412 or patrick.lilley@arocha.org. Website - http://en.arocha.org/canada

Ecosystem Study Area Stewardship Program is a unique opportunity for TWU staff and students with an interest in nature to get involved with what they enjoy. It is also excellent experience for those interested in the fields of Geography, Biology, or Environmental Studies.

An ESA steward has the opportunity to spend a minimum of one hour a week (recommended 2-3 hours) patrolling the ESA. This is simply walking through the area wearing an "ESA Steward" vest, enjoying nature, cleaning up litter, talking to people on the trails, and speaking to those who may be causing problems. After an initial orientation, stewards are also meeting once a month for a short devotional, a time of sharing, and snacks.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Chris Hall @ (604) 888-7511 ext. 3205 or Christopher.Hall@twu.ca. Website - www.twu.ca/ecosystem/opportunities.asp

Pacific Riding for the Disabled Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with a wide range of disabilities. PRDA is recognized as a leader in providing therapeutic equestrian activities and educational opportunities in an environment that is safe, fun and effective.

The backbone of Pacific Riding for the Disabled Association are its enthusiastic and caring volunteers who help to run the Therapeutic Horseback Riding program. Volunteers are asked for 1.5 hours/week - no experience necessary and are trained to assit with preparing the horses for lessons, leading the horses, and side walking with the riders with disabilities during the lessons.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Donna McNab @ (604) 530-8717 or prda@uniserve.com. Website - www.prda.ca

Shining Stars Outreach Program is an after school tutoring program developed for inner city youth.

Volunteer opportunities for Trinity students to tutor children in Music, Math, Drama and Reading every Tuesday or Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the Ward Memorial Church on 465 Kamloops Street.

For more information on this volunteer opportunity, please contact Yvonne Jones @ (604) 439-937 or ymj@telus.net .

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