Employment and Volunteering
Employment
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: 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
Check out the current job opportunities at Lougheed Mall - Lougheed Mall
Check out what jobs are available at Coquitlam Center: https://coquitlamcentre.com/jobs/
Volunteering
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
What: Coquitlam Christmas Night Market is looking for volunteers for various positions: for example: cashier/floater
Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam)
When: November 29, December 11, December 12, 2026
Apply: https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2… **I know Port Moody Secondary isn't on the form right now, but I've contacted the organizer and she is happy to accept volunteers from any Tri-City school!
When: Saturday, November 21 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
More info/ apply: https://www.youthjusticelink.org/get-involved
When: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 at LUNCH
Where: MPR info booth
What: Moresports offers neighbourhood-based sport programs and leadership courses for children and youth. Learn about volunteering opportunities at MoreSports! Volunteer hours and activities are tracked and recorded so each participant is provided with the necessary documentation and references required for future opportunities.
More info: Volunteer - Moresports
• Enhance Coquitlam's parks
• Options include: Drop-in activities, Group park projects, Ongoing park care activities on your own schedule, Park amenity additions, Park programs More info: City of Coquitlam
• Assist at Neulbom Korean School
• Requirement: Conversational fluency in Korean (classes taught in Korean)
• Schedule: Saturdays from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Register: Neulbom Korean School
Email: neulbomkorean@gmail.com
• Gain coaching and youth leadership work experience
• Supports volunteers to potentially become paid Afterschool coaches
More info: MoreSports.org
• Assist in a fitness and social program for people with early symptoms of dementia
• Commitment: Minimum 6 months commitment on Thursdays
• Responsibilities: Assist with set-up/clean-up of refreshments/games, assist participants during fitness programs, support social interaction, spend 1-to-1 time with participants needing extra support
- Minimum 6 months commitment
More info/ Register: https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en/take-action/volunteer/minds-motionr-assistant
• Port Moody Library: Teen Volunteer Programs (Book Buddies, Tutoring for kids, Teen/Tween Advisory Groups)
• Coquitlam Public Library: Homework Help club, Parlez-Nous en Francais, Reading Buddies, Teen Advisory Council
City of Coquitlam: Age 13+, requires successful Police Information check, 2 references, and orientation attendance
• City of Port Moody: At least 14+ for recreation and 13+ for community; requires orientation and Police Information check
• City of Port Coquitlam: 14+ if volunteering for recreation
• Tending to coho or chum fish at various stages of growth
• Non-fish duties available: accounting, administrative work, gardening, plumbing, electrical work, and general building maintenance
• Drop-in tours available Saturdays 9:30am - 12:30pm
More info/ Register: Hyde Creek Watershed Society
• Federally funded skills enhancement and volunteer program
• Includes team-based community engagement projects, job search training & support, and designing a youth-led project
• Benefits: Free program, reference letter, Certificate of Completion, gain min 120 volunteer hours, and a microgrant of $1000, $2000, or $3000
• Eligibility: Age 15-30, Canadian citizen/permanent resident/refugee status, BC resident
More info/ Register: Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) BC
• Create online and handmade cards for pediatric patients and youth homeless shelters
• Conduct research projects, build infographics, and write storybooks
• Participate in in-person fundraising events and community initiatives
• Open to participating from home or in-person
More info/ Register: Growing Spoons
• Support year-round sport programs and events for athletes with intellectual disabilities
• Roles in sport, administration, health, fundraising, and youth programs
• Commitment: As little as an hour a week
• Eligibility: Age 14 years or older, living in BC
More info/ Register: Special Olympics British Columbia
Do you have a passion for Heritage? For Port Moody? Or are you looking for a way to get involved in your community while enriching Heritage preservation, knowledge, education and just plain community fun?
Volunteer work ranges from working in programs, education, collection, gardening, assisting with marketing, or helping at an event!
Coquitlam RCMP's community and crime prevention programs are based on the belief that police can only be effective when engaged, informed citizens get involved in the safety of their homes, businesses and neighbourhoods. Must be 16 or older.
Apply: https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/coquitlam/community-policing-and-volunteer-programs
Volunteers are important members of the health care team at Eagle Ridge Hospital and Manor. Volunteers contribute to the health of our Tri-Cities community by offering services and support to our patients, families, visitors, and frontline staff providers. The volunteers' contributions enhances’ patient care and the overall experience at Eagle Ridge Hospital and Manor. Applicants must be over the age of 16.
What: Deliveries happen every other Thursday in the afternoon and take about three hours. All papers must be delivered by 6:00pm. Volunteers can choose one of two options:
- Receive a bundle of about 100 papers delivered to your home and distribute them in your neighbourhood OR
- Pick up a bundle from our Coquitlam printer Thursday morning and deliver within an assigned territory.
This is a volunteer position; no renumeration or travel expenses are provided.
Questions? Contact jcleugh@freshetnews.ca
Apply: https://cvc.bcvolunteer.ca/positions/newspaper-carriers
• Game Day volunteers running the Box Office and performing other Game Day tasks
• Commitment: Full season commitment including playoff season
• Eligibility: Must be in Grade 11 or 12
More info/ Register: Coquitlam Express Hockey Club
Help out at the weekly farmers' market: Setting up and tearing down the market each week, providing general assistance to vendors and visitors, helping with crafts and events, like the Halloween Spooktacular and the annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast:.
• Help seniors and individuals with physical disabilities clear adjacent City sidewalks, driveways, and walkways of snow
• Eligibility: Age 16+, Coquitlam resident, adequate physical shape
• Commitment: 1-2 homes per individual each session; term runs all of 2025-2026 winter season (weather dependent)
More info/ Register: City of Coquitlam
Fun, outdoor, all-weather activity. Suitable for individuals of all ages and with a wide range of skills: cashiers, customer service representatives and individuals who can safely lift 50+ llbs. Training provided on site. Flexible shifts late November to Christmas.
Apply: https://auntleahs.org/trees/volunteer-at-the-tree-lots/
Employment
- SD 43: Career Programs
- SD 43's CAREER PROGRAMS are designed to help students explore careers while still in secondary school to move seamlessly into post-secondary institutions or work. Offers a variety of programs targeting students' specific needs and situations.
- WorkBC
- A guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market. Features a Job Search tool, Career Profiles, and 'A Day in the Life' resources.
- Youth Canada
- Provides students with tools and resources to get a job or create their own job.
Volunteering
- Evergreen Cultural Centre – Coquitlam
- Volunteer opportunities in all areas of the Cultural Centre's programming, from performing and visual arts to education and public programs.
- City of Port Moody – Parks & Recreation
- A wide variety of opportunities for volunteers of all age groups to help out with recreation programs.
- Place des Arts – Coquitlam
- Flexible ongoing volunteer program for youth and adults interested in helping with events, concerts, exhibitions, and programs year-round.
- Community Volunteer Connections
- Promotes volunteer engagement and opportunities, runs volunteer management programs, hosts learning opportunities and networking events. Supports inclusion & diversity and connects volunteers with nonprofits.