When: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 from 10am - 4pm (come anytime throughout the day)

Cost: FREE admission

Where: Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby

What: Try hands-on career activities, meet professionals, and explore your next step. Free admission in Burnaby on October 17! Curious about a career but unsure what it’s really like? Come try something new at Next Step 2026. This free Career Experience Fair brings together professionals, universities, and community partners to help you explore your options. Take part in short hands-on activities, ask people about their work, and learn about education and training pathways that could help you take your next step. Whether you’re a high school or university student, a newcomer exploring opportunities, or a parent supporting someone’s future, you’re welcome here.

More info: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/career-fair-2026-tickets-2002404802668?aff=oddtdtcreator

Requirements:

• Between 15-19
• Interested in community service, student government or service clubs
• Able to work in a neutral and impartial way
• Comfortable using technology
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

What: We are currently accepting applications from individuals interested in future election official opportunities. Qualified applicants may be contacted if a provincial general election is called within the next 6 months. Positions available:

• Ballot Issuing Officer ($342/ day)
• Information Officer ($329/ day)
• Tabulator Officer ($329/ day)

More info/ apply: Youth at the Booth | Elections BC

What: MoreSports BC is seeking dynamic, energetic, kind, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Community coaches. Programs take place in the Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Burnaby. You will be a leadership facilitator, with elementary children as a sports coach in after school programs. 

When: Specific weekdays for 8-10 consecutive weeks (approx. 2 hour shifts)

Wages: $18.25 - 25/ hr 

Eligibility:

• Clear Criminal Record check; vulnerable sector
• Able to answer emails in a timely manner
• Able to use docs/ sheets
• Understanding of fundamental movement skills and physical literacy
• Experience facilitating groups and leading discussions
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities
• Proven ability to engage with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with diverse communities & organizations. 

More info/ apply: https://moresports.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Job-Posting-After-School-Program-Coach.pdf

What: The City of Coquitlam is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants who want to share their passion for skating to join our casual Ice Skate Instructor team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and people skills; be team players; be able to effectively lead, participate, and instruct skating program participants; engage and maintain working relationships with program participants, volunteers, staff and the general public; and plan creative lesson plans for a variety of skating levels using progressions and complete report cards. 

Qualifications: 

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘C’ certification
• At least 16 years’ old
• Strong skating background
• Available to work evenings and weekends 

Pay: $23.17-$28.96/ hr plus 4% in lieu of benefits

Application deadline: Saturday October 31st, 2026

More info/ apply: CivicInfo BC | Career: Recreation Instructors - Learn to Skate (City of Coquitlam)

What: Join the Park Spark Light Brigade team and get involved in Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor light display, Lights at Lafarge! These Light Brigade Workshops provide an opportunity for the community to be a part of Lights at Lafarge by assisting in the creation and fabrication of lit elements that contribute to the lights display. Please bring a recycled plastic bottle to the workshop to be used in the lights display. 

When: Various times/ dates from September 24th - November 15th

Register: (Look under workshops): https://cityofcoquitlam.perfectmind.com/23902/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?widget…

When: Oct 18th – Dec 13th, 2026 | SUNDAYS from 12:30pm-2pm

Where: Online via Zoom 

What: Our leadership program helps students develop essential life and leadership skills, including:

• Teamwork and communication
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Confidence and leadership development

Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and real-world applications, students experience both personal growth and community impact.

Students who participate in this program are eligible to receive up to 15 volunteer hours, which can be applied toward graduation requirements.

More Info/ Register: Youth Empowering Youth (YEY) Official: Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

When: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30 pm

Where: Town Centre Park- West Lawn, 1253 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam 

What: This event supports women and children experiencing intimate partner violence and will directly support Tri-City Transitions.  Since 1998, the Foundation has raised over $52 million to become Canada's largest public foundation dedicated to funding women's shelters and prevention programs.

Looking for volunteers for Thursday October 22nd from 5:30 to 8:30 pm to help with various activities including:

-directing participants on the course

-participant check in

-food, drink and shoe light distribution

-event set up and take down

All volunteers will receive an exclusive Royal LePage® Shelter Foundation™ Night Light Walk™ red toque with built-in light and an LED glow bracelet.

More Info/ Register: Volunteer with Flow Marketing via VolunteerLocal

When: Saturday, November 21st from 4pm - 9pm

What: This free, outdoor family festival brings the holiday spirit to Austin Heights with a fun-filled evening of live music, delicious food, holiday shopping, kids activities, and much more. Be part of the magic at this annual holiday event! Assist with various pre-event tasks on Friday (the day before event) and on Saturday (the event day), with event tasks. Shifts are flexible - volunteers can choose the times that work best for them.

Sign-up: 2026 HollyDaze in the Heights

Questions? please contact chloe@austinheights.ca

What: Want to get involved with Youth Justice Link?  Youth Justice Link is seeking passionate high school and university students to join our 2026/2027 Executive Team. From creating accessible legal resources to hosting webinars and networking events, our team works directly to make BC's legal system understandable and approachable for youth. 

Deadline to apply: October 20th, 2026

What: Note: this location is located in Coquitlam and does not have volunteer opportunities with dogs 

Support animals in our centres and in our communities, receive training and meet like-minded team members

Eligibility:

- Minimum commitment:6 months

- Minimum age requirements apply

- Applicants age 12-18 see youth volunteering info on website

- Prior animal experiences preferred and may be required

More info/ Sign-up:  MyImpactPage - Search Results