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École Dr. Charles Best Secondary School
School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
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Rainforest Adventure Camps: Volunteers wanted

"​We are a non-profit that has been providing outdoor-based camps for ages 5-12 and other programs in the Tri-Cities since 2019. Our goal is to empower and inspire youth and create community. We are always looking for kind, patient, and respectful people to volunteer. We hope that our strongest volunteers eventually become staff.

Our activities at camp include swimming, boating, active games, sports, table games, arts and crafts, talent shows, and more based on the interests of participants. Our out-trips include places such as White Pine Beach, the Coquitlam River, Zone Bowling, Crash Crawly's (when heavy rain is forecast), and pools, parks, and playgrounds throughout the Tri-Cities.

In the summer, we are also offering camps in Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver West Side, Richmond, Ridge Meadows, North Vancouver, Langley, and Surrey."

If you are looking for a fun place to get volunteer hours or potentially explore a future career, this sounds fun, doesn't it? They are currently recruiting for Spring Break. 


Expires: 3/1/2026
 
  
Sign up hereNo

​Volunteers needed for the annual "Run Rudolph Run" event at Mundy Park!

The race will be taking place on Sat, December 6th. 
Volunteers are expected to arrive for 9:00AM and will be there till around noon/1pm.
Approximate time commitment 4-5 hours depending. 

Roles
- Event Set Up/Take Down
- Event Cheer Squad
- Water Station
- Course Marshalling
- Finish Line Station (handing out race medals)
- Food & Hot Drinks Station (serving runners food and drinks)
- Clean Up Crew

Each student will receive a volunteer hours confirmation letter for 5-6 hours.​


Expires: 12/6/2025
 
  
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​The Snow Angel program attempts to unite people who need help clearing their adjacent City sidewalks of snow, with eager volunteers from our community who want to help. When it snows, City crews clear our roadways and property owners clear their sidewalks, driveways/ walkways (includes city adjacent sidewalks) - all in an effort to keep Coquitlam moving. But for some members of our community, particularly seniors, moving snow is a difficult task. Snow Angels will respond to requests made to the City by those who are unable to shovel their own adjacent City sidewalk due to physical disabilities or restrictions. 

Must be 16+, Coquitlam resident in adequate physical shape and capable of clearing snow. 

Commitment: 1-2 homes per individual each session; the volunteer term will run all of 2025 - 2026 winter season, with requests being weather dependent. ​


Expires: 12/1/2025
 
  
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Volunteers represent the face of the market to the community. They are responsible for setting up and tearing down the market each week, and provide general assistance to vendors and visitors. Volunteers also answer inquiries from the public, and help with crafts and events. On-site training is provided to all volunteers. 

The Port Moody Winter Market season runs:
November - April
Sunday (10am - 2pm) 
300 Ioco Road  (behind Library in the parking lot of the Port Moody Recreation Complex)

Shift Timing
8am - 10am (Set Up)
10am - 12pm (Kid's Craft Tent)
10am - 12pm (Kid's Power of Produce Tent)
12pm - 2pm (Kid's Craft Tent)
12pm - 2pm (Kid's Power of Produce Tent)
2pm - 3:00pm (Take Down)

Sign up for a shift, or multiple shifts: https://www.makebakegrow.com/volunteer-application​ 


Expires: 2/1/2026
 
  
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Dash 

When: December 6th, 2025
Where: Volunteer check-in will be at Lions Park in PoCo, 9 am; expect to be there till around noon/1pm.
​What:
 
- Event Set Up/Take Down
- Event Cheer Squad
- Water Station
- Course Marshalling
- Finish Line Station (handing out race medals)
- Food & Hot Drinks Station (serving runners food and drinks)
- Clean Up Crew

Each student will receive a volunteer hours confirmation letter for 5-6 hours.

The dash is a 5km walk, run, stroll through Gates Park in Port Coquitlam, BC. It is a not-for-profit event and this year the proceeds are being donated to the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation. 



Expires: 12/6/2025
 
  
Sign up for a shift (or two or more)No

This year, the Christmas Market at Evergreen Cultural Centre will take place on Dec 12, 13, and 20. The market will run 3-9.30 pm on Friday, and 3 to 10 pm on Saturdays. ​

The organizers are looking for grade 11 and 12 students to help run the event. Volunteers will receive a letter confirming their hours.




Expires: 12/12/2025
 
  
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​Summer Work Student Exchange program

Are you looking for an adventure for next Summer? If you will be 16 or 17 next Summer, this six-week summer program could allow you to spend July and August in Quebec, improve your French skills, and gain (paid) work experience, at minimal cost. 

​​​In the Lower Mainland, each English-speaking participant is matched with a French-speaking participant from Québec, and the two youth are hosted in one another’s homes to deepen their cultural experience. Youth are also provided with a full-time summer job in the non-profit sector where they will be paid the provincial minimum wage.​


Expires: 2/1/2026

École Dr. Charles Best Secondary School

2525 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam BC
V3J 3R8
604-461-5581 604-937-8053 charlesbest@sd43.bc.ca
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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