Get Involved

SWAN Vancouver respects a woman’s right to self-determination and focuses on their rights, health and safety.

We provide frontline programs when mainstream services have failed to offer safe and inclusive support to im/migrant sex workers.

Here’s how you can help us provide fulsome services and support to women as we work towards systemic change.

Take Action

Donate Once

You can make a difference in the lives of the women we serve by donating or leaving a legacy gift here.

Donate Monthly

Monthly Gifts make a lasting impact! Learn more about how easy it is to make regular contributions that help sustain our services.

Volunteer

Volunteering at SWAN is a life-changing experience! Join a Condom Packing Party or become member of our Outreach Team.

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SWAN’s Wishlist

SWAN accepts gift in kind donations including merchandise, event tickets and discounts on food services to support our Outreach and Peer programs.

We welcome gifts for the holiday season (from November to Lunar New Year in February) and publish a Wishlist for current Peer Program activities. 

Supporters can drop off donations from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesdays or arrange a drop-off by contacting us.

You can also help pay for some of these items and activities by donating here and writing “Wishlist” in the message.  

We need your excess PPE

Items:

  • gloves (small and medium)
  • disinfectant wipes
  • hand sanitizer

Drop Off:

SWAN office, #325-1101 Seymour St.,
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesdays

SWAN Pickup:

For large donations only.
Contact us to schedule a pickup in the Lower Mainland.
604-719-6343 or email info@swanvancouver.ca

Other Ways to Give

Cheque or e-transfer

For an alternative way to donate, you can e-transfer us at give[at]swanvancouver.ca or mail us a cheque at:

SWAN Vancouver Society
#325 – 1101 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B 0R1

Legacy

You can also make a legacy donation.

Inquire here.

Volunteer

Volunteering at SWAN is a life-changing experience!

You will learn valuable skills and life lessons. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to: outreach, condom-packing parties, and other opportunities based on your skillset and/or interests.

View current volunteer opportunities here.

Fundraising

Thank you for exploring how you can use fundraisers to support im/migrant women engaged in indoor sex work!

Our Fundraising Toolkit will give you some ideas about where to start, who to contact and what resources you’ll need.