Our office will be closed on December 23, 2024 and reopen January 2, 2025.

Volunteer with The Big Elf Run

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Join the CYP Outreach team and volunteer at the Big Elf Run! This holiday themed fun run offers a 1km Wee Elf Run, a 5km Big Elf run/walk, or a 2 loop 10km run/walk around scenic Stanley Park.

There will also be a Big Toy Drive where Elf racers can donate to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. To learn more about the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau please visit lmcb.ca

Volunteer tasks may include:

  • Start/finish line
  • Bag check
  • Route team
  • VolunCHEERs squad

Why volunteer:

  • Give back to a great organization and have some festive holiday fun
  • Learn more about a valuable organization the community
  • Help the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau raise funds for distributing toys, clothes and food vouchers to over 1,000 low income families in Vancouver during the holiday season
  • Meet other Board of Trade Members

What to bring:

  • Yourself and a great attitude!
  • Anything that is needed to volunteer (i.e. gloves, safety vests etc.) will be provided by Running Tours, the event organizers.
  • Don't forget your reading glasses if you use them.

What to wear:

  • Clothing you don't mind getting dirty
  • Extra layers to keep you warm
  • Dry layers in case of rain
  • Footwear that will keep you comfy, warm and dry
  • Elf costume is not mandatory but is welcome

 

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The Company of Young Professionals (CYP) is our professional development program for people under the age of 35. Launched in 2007, CYP is a vibrant network for emerging leaders to acquire the skills needed to advance their careers. Through the CYP program, you can accelerate your career progression like no other program in the country. We achieve this through networking, development workshops, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Get involved