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Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST) Fund Welcome to the Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST) Endowment Fund with the Vancouver Foundation: VAST is BC's largest centre for refugee and newcomer mental health, and supports individuals who arrive in BC with psychological trauma and vulnerable status. Founded on the conviction that healing is an act of resistance, for over 35 years we have employed a province-leading model of trauma-informed practice in an open, non-violent space.

Become a volunteer

We are looking for a minimum of a 6-month commitment from a Volunteer. This is the amount of time that it takes to get to know our work, clients, team, and for them to develop comfort with a new person, and for you to become high functioning in your role and for the training we provide you to be a smart investment for all.
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If you are interested in volunteering with VAST, let's apply it!

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JOB POSTING

Check current VAST open positions

Please look at the respective job descriptions for more details on each position.

Interpreter Sorani Kurdish Language

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Advocacy and Community Engagement Coordinator

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Interpreter - Bengali Language

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Psychiatrist

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Clinical Counsellor-Hebrew

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Interpreter (Thai and Somali languages)

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Occupational Therapist

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Psychologist

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Interpreter (multiple languages)

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CONTACT US

referrals@vastbc.ca

Provincial Refugee Mental Health Line
1 (604) 588-3071 (Press 2)

Our Main Phone Number
‍1 (778) 372-6593

VANCOUVER OFFICE
2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC, V5N 4L2

SURREY OFFICE
Suite 301, 10334 152 St., Surrey, BC, V3R 4G8

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The Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture (VAST) is a registered charity. Charity Registration Number: 119281160 RR 0001

Unceded lands of the forcibly displaced 220+ distinct indigenous nations within BC, speakers of 40+ distinct languages and countless dialects. VAST offices and staff are located in the territories of the displaced xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh) and sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and other Coast Salish peoples, including the Semiahmoo, q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen Nations, as well as the Songhees, Esquimalt, Wsanec, Tsartlip, Tseycum, Pauquachin, Scia'new, Tsawout, and T'Sou-ke Nations, as well as the Ligwiłda’xw people; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, Kwiakah First Nations.