| | | Work BC | | | Yes | | Employment | 6/30/2028 | 6/30/2025 | | | | Vancouver International Children's Festival | Granville Island | Vancouver International Children's Festival | No | The Vancouver International Children's Festival are pleased to announce that we are returning this spring with a live Festival, on Granville Island May 26–June 1, 2025. We would also like to introduce our new Volunteer Coordinator, Alayna, who will be taking over the Volunteer department for the 2025 Festival.
We wish to invite students to volunteer for the Children's Festival, thereby gaining valuable skills and experience while fulfilling their Work Experience curriculum requirements. Students interested in Hospitality, Tourism, Event Management, Arts, Performance, or Childhood Education are particularly encouraged to apply, but there are positions at every level. Volunteers can sign up starting on January 2nd on our website. We ask our volunteers for a minimum two-shift (14 hr) commitment.
We are especially interested in onboarding a few Key Volunteers right away, who can begin working within the school to recruit and screen more volunteers. There can only be 3 Key Volunteers per school. KVs generally work around 20 hrs in advance of the Festival, and then transition into Crew Captain roles onsite during the Festival. Serving as a KV and/or Crew Captain provides very strong leadership and communications experience, plus being creative and fun. Any Volunteer who completes over 30 hrs of service will receive a personal reference letter from the Festival.
If you are keen, outgoing, and well organized, and think you might be a strong candidate for a Key Volunteer position go to the childrensfestival.ca website for more info and to submit an application. Our Volunteer Coordinator will interview any KV candidates, and will arrange an online meeting for the first group of KV's in February.
Questions? Contact volunteer@childrensfestival.ca
This is an annual event that happens in May/June.
| Volunteering | 5/23/2028 | 5/23/2025 | | | | Kamino Running Co. | Gates Park, PoCo | Race Volunteers | No | We have an exciting Canada Day Race happening on July 1st 2025 at Gates Park Port Coquitlam. We would love to have some students come and get around 4-6 volunteer hours. Volunteer meeting will be at 8:00AM at the park - Gates Park Field 3 (at the back). We need help with Bag Drop Off - Bib Pick Up - Set Up - Finisher Medals to our runners - Set Up. Link here to register https://raceroster.com/events/2025/98919/canada-day-race/volunteer/register
| Volunteering | 7/1/2025 | 6/30/2025 | | | | Metro Vancouver | Burnaby | Temp FT job Lab Assistant | No | Laboratory Assistant II (Field Water Sampler)
Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than June 30, 2026)
Department: Water Services
Employee Group: Teamsters Local 31
Location: Lake City Operations Centre, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T17 $ 2,317.83 - $ 2,724.55 bi-weekly
Our Water Services Department is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II who will be responsible for collecting drinking water, source water, and environmental samples throughout the Metro Vancouver region as part of a team of Water Samplers.
You are: a flexible team-player with a good driving record and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence. You are able to comfortably and safely work independently in all weather conditions and find solutions to challenges that may arise in the field. You are available to work full shifts from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. You have a background and education in sciences and area able to follow specific safety and sampling procedures.
Application deadline June 17, 2025
Please follow this link https://metrovancouver.org/about-us/careers to our Careers page where you can submit your application by June 17, 2025.
| Employment | 6/17/2025 | 6/17/2025 | | | | Place des Arts | | Place des Arts | No | Student Learning Support Worker Full-time, 6-week contract (35-hour work week) Start date: July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025 Rate: $23/hour (subject to Canada Summer Jobs Funding) Place des Arts is seeking Student Learning Support Workers to supervise and support our campers for our upcoming Summer Fun! Art camp from July 7- August 15, 2025. We are looking for qualified candidates who are passionate about supporting successful experiences for children in a fun and creative environment. This is a full‐time, 6‐week contract requiring the candidate to be onsite Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
(35‐hour work week). (subject to Canada Summer Jobs funding) ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION Founded in 1972, Place des Arts is a not-for-profit arts education centre with a mission to inspire the artist in everyone. Located in the historic Maillardville neighbourhood of Coquitlam, we offer quality instruction for all ages and skill levels in the visual, literary and performing arts. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY Reporting to the Program Manager and working collaboratively with the Summer Fun! Camp Coordinator and the Student Learning Support Team, the Student Learning Support Worker will assist Place des Arts staff and teachers with supervising and supporting camp participants with support needs and/or behavioural challenges to create an equitable and inclusive environment for all participants. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES - Work cooperatively with camp staff and teachers to create a weekly support schedule to ensure all identified students are supported.
- Visit identified classrooms in the centre to assist students who require positive behavioural support in the classroom, during transitions and breaks.
- Provide verbal status reports regarding student support to camp staff.
- Reinforce Place des Arts’ “FISH” policy behaviour values:
- Follow Instructions
- Include Everyone
- Show Respect
- Help Each Other
- Assist with ensuring safe student arrival and departure.
- Reinforce Place des Arts’ health and safety protocols.
- Provide engagement activities during break times throughout the day.
- Provide leadership support to camp volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Completion or working toward completion of an Education Assistant Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent education and/or work experience). • Previous experience working with children aged 5-14 with support needs and/or behavioural challenges in a field related to education and/or childcare. - Approachable, patient, caring, friendly, dependable, committed, responsible and adaptable.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate a situation and determine what action to take.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of personalities. • Proficiency in a second language (French, Korean, Farsi, Mandarin or Cantonese) is considered an asset. REQUIREMENTS • Must have valid First Aid Certification by position start date. - Must have a Police Information Check with a vulnerable sector screening completed by position start date.
ELIGIBILITY To be eligible, participants must: • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment. • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, and • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. Positions will remain open until filled. Please submit a résumé with cover letter to: opportunities@placedesarts.ca, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1G2 We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Place des Arts is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
More information: https://placedesarts.ca/about/opportunities/
| Employment | 7/1/2025 | 7/1/2025 | | | | Career Wise | | Job Boards for charities or non-profits | No | If you are looking for work in the non-profit or charitable sectors, check out this link to lists of opportunities in Canada and abroad.
https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2025/06/05/looking-for-work-in-non-profits-or-charities-try-these-job-boards/?
| Employment | 6/30/2028 | 6/30/2028 | | | | Para Space landscaping | | Summer Internship landscaping jobs | Yes | YOUR QUALIFICATIONS • Punctual, consistent, and reliable • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Positive attitude and willingness to learn • Ability to fulfill physically demanding, hands-on work in all weather conditions Wages starting at $23.81 hour +4% vacation pay
 Landscaper Summer Internship (High School) Flyer 2025.pdf
Apply with your resume at careers@paraspaceinc.com
| Employment | 7/31/2025 | 7/31/2025 | | | | Para Space | | Careers at Para Space | No | Are you considering Landscape Horticulture as a career?
Check out Para Space Landscaping.
Para Space Landscaping provides an excellent working environment for its staff, focusing heavily on company culture. We know that good people are hard to find and retain, so we endeavour to make it a great place to work. In fact, we were voted by our staff to be one of BC’s Best Companies to Work For and one of the top 15 Best Landscape Company to Work For in North America and we are committed to keeping it that way!We are a Certified Living Wage Employer which allows our staff the ability to thrive in their communities and live a quality lifestyle; this is especially important living in Metro Vancouver. At Para Space we strive to promote from within the organization and make it easy to advance by having a clear, set wage structure for all to follow. Wage increases are awarded based on effort, involvement, and to those who take on more responsibility. Promotions are based on merit, not seniority, so advancement often happens quickly for those like-minded individuals who strive for it. Para Space provides training that is second to none! Our On The Job Training Program is a huge part of our company culture and has helped make us the successful company that we are today. Training doesn’t just happen at the entry level, but also for those advancing to new positions, especially roles involving leadership. We are a group of professionals, and in order to be a true professional, we believe you must have some industry education and accreditation. Our team boasts the most accredited staff of any landscaping company in all of BC! It all starts with our expansive in-house education program which serves to introduce our staff to a wide range of horticultural and job related topics. From there we sponsor many staff to attend outside education, as related to their position, such as the Residential Landscape Technician Program and Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship.
Landscaping is a Red Seal Trade
For more information and to apply visit the link.
| Employment | 6/30/2028 | 6/30/2023 | | | | Coquitlam Foundation & KidSport | Coquitlam | Coquitlam Crunch Challenge | Yes | Student Volunteer Opportunity at the Coquitlam Crunch Challenge! June 21, 2025! Join us as volunteers for the upcoming Coquitlam Crunch Challenge on June 21, 202 – a day of community, fitness, and giving back! We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success and support two important causes: the Coquitlam Foundation Diversity Initiative Fund and KidSport. Volunteers will assist with various tasks such as registration, route marshaling, set up, Games and Activity area. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to earn valuable volunteer hours while making a difference in our community. No experience is necessary – just a positive attitude and a willingness to help. Interested students can sign up on Signup.com 2025 Coquitlam Crunch Challenge or contact us at CoquitlamCrunch@gmail.com.
QR code to sign up in poster. 2025 Coquitlam Crunch Challenge Volunteer poster.pdf
| Volunteering | 6/21/2025 | 6/20/2025 | | | | Fresh Roots | Coquitlam | Fresh Roots Volunteering | No | Vancouver Peak Season Harvest Helpers – Application Open!Our Peak Season is an exciting time to support growing and sharing food on our schoolyear farms. From June through September, we harvest thousands of pounds of produce, flowers, and herbs to supply 60 households with veggies for up to 20 weeks, 10 households with flowers, two market stands, and lunches for our youth camps and intern programs (serving hundreds of youth). This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on farming experience, especially in harvesting and processing fresh veggies for distribution. Peak Season Volunteers can have any level of experience, but should be motivated to learn how to harvest on a high-production farm, willing and able to perform physical labor, and work collaboratively in a team setting with people of all backgrounds, including youth. Volunteers must also pass a (free) Criminal Record Scheck for working with vulnerable populations.
see link for more info and to register
| Volunteering | 9/30/2025 | 8/1/2025 | | | | BC Dumpling Festival | Town Centre, Coquitlam | Volunteer at BC Dumpling Festival | No | We have started our recruitment for our 4th Annual BC Dumpling Festival which will take place on Saturday, August 9th at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam, 11am to 8 pm. It is a family-friendly multicultural event and we'd love to invite students 15 years and older (or even staff) to join our team! They can do so through this link BC Dumpling Volunteer Sign up Here are some volunteering highlights: - Connect with others who share your passion for food and culture
- Grow your teamwork and communication skills
- Make a positive impact in your community
- Get a behind the scenes glimpse at how a large scale event is run
- Earn volunteer hours
- Eat dumplings!!!
| Volunteering | 8/9/2025 | 8/7/2025 | | | | Port Moody Rotary | Rocky Point | Rib Fest volunteers | No | Rib Fest Volunteers Needed 13 years + Calling all fun-loving volunteers! The Port Moody Rotary wants you to be part of the excitement at the upcoming RIBFEST! Help them make this community event a smashing success. There's a host of volunteer roles available, from the green team to information technology. The Port Moody Ribfest 2025 is scheduled for July 18 to 20 at Rocky Point Park. The event will feature barbecue from seven ribbers, live music, a beer garden, and kids play area.
| Volunteering | 7/18/2025 | 7/15/2025 | | | | Rainforest Adventure Camps | various | Rainforest Adventure Camps | Yes | Rainforest Adventure Camps is seeking volunteers for spring and summer camps.
We are a non-profit that has been providing 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, Lafarge Lake, 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 a North Burnaby-based camp (out-trips to Barnet Marine Park Beach, Confederation Park, and more), as well as one-week camps in New Westminster/South Burnaby (out-trips to Queen's Park, Moody Park Pool, and more) and Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge (out-trips to Harris Road Park and Pool, Maple Ridge Park, and more). If you are looking for a fun place to get volunteer hours or potentially explore a future career volunteer application forms are on the website www.RfCamps.com in the volunteer section.
| Volunteering | 3/9/2028 | 6/2/2025 | | | | CVC | Port Coquitlam | | No | Volunteer Fair & Nonprofit Showcase! 📢 Discover the power of community at our annual Volunteer Fair. This annual event is free to the public and a chance to explore exciting volunteer opportunities, discover amazing nonprofits in the Tri-Cities, and find meaningful ways to give back. It’s an event that brings people of all ages and abilities together. Be inspired! attend informative presentations. Learn how you can make a difference in your neighborhood. No volunteer experience needed.
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Where: Port Coquitlam Community Centre; Mabbett Hall
Who Is This For: Working Adults | Students | Families | Retired Adults | Newcomers | Corporate Volunteers. 💪
| Volunteering | 10/4/2025 | 10/4/2025 | | | | Place des Arts | | Summer Fun! Art Camp volunteers | No | Summer Fun! Art Camp | July 7th – August 15th
Our Summer Fun! Art Camp runs for six weeks, from July 7th to August 15th, 2025. Our camps offer a variety of visual and performing arts programs for children ages 5 to 12. Place des Arts is currently looking for responsible, caring and dedicated volunteers for the program. Shifts are daily (Monday – Friday) at Place des Arts. You can choose between: • Full–Day Shift: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 7.5 hours (with a 30-minute break) • Morning Shift: 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM, 4.25 hours • Afternoon Shift: 11:45 AM – 4:00 PM, 4.25 hours From our Summer Fun! Volunteers we require: • A minimum commitment of two weeks (Monday – Friday) between July 7th – August 15th; No classes on August 4th due to the Provincial Statutory holiday. • Attendance at the mandatory Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, July 2nd, 4:30 – 6:30 PM, at Place des Arts. • Being patient, caring, friendly, dependable, committed, responsible and adaptable • Ability to relate to children • Effective verbal communication skills • Ability to work in a team environment and follow instructions well • Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and teachers • Commitment to ensuring the safety and engagement of students during camp • Experience working with children 5-12 years old (i.e. Babysitting, daycare, volunteering with elementary schools, day camps and other programs) is an asset. Place des Arts is currently offering two opportunities to volunteers: Block volunteer & classroom assistant. Please see the duties below: Block Volunteers: • Welcoming students each day • Escorting students to and from the classroom • Reinforcing Place des Arts’ “FISH” policy: Follow Instructions, Include Everyone, Show Respect and Help each other • Supervising students in the classroom, and during break times and transition • Assist campers in the activity if they need additional assistance • Other tasks as directed by PdA Staff/Teachers Classroom Assistant: • Assist the teacher with set up and clean-up of the classroom • Assist the teacher in distributing supplies or using tools • Encourage students to listen & participate in activity • Other tasks as directed by PdA Staff/Teachers Benefits: • Excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career related to education or childcare to gain experience and skills • Earn work experience and volunteer hours • Reference letters or confirmation/record of hours worked • Be eligible for our Volunteer of the Month recognition program Interested in joining us this Summer? Deadline to Apply: Friday June 20, 2025. Please be aware: we have a limited number of spaces available for this program; shifts are expected to fill up quickly. If you are interested, please fill out the following form: https://placedesarts.ca/summer-volunteer-availability-form/
If you are not a current Place des Arts volunteer, please complete the general application form first. Please find the general form here: https://placedesarts.ca/volunteer-form/ The Summer Fun Camp Coordinator will reach out to you in June to confirm your schedule. Please note that submitting your availability form does not guarantee your status as a Summer Fun volunteer; confirmation from the Summer Fun Camp Coordinator is required.
| Volunteering | 6/20/2025 | 6/20/2025 | | | | SD43 | | | No | International Education Program
Summer School 2025 Volunteer Positions
School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)’s International Education Program is seeking volunteers for its Summer School Programs from 8:30am-12:00pm, July 7 – August 8, 2025.
International students participate in English as a Second Language classes in the morning and may also participate in afternoon cultural activities. Alternately, international students may enroll in credit courses and be working toward graduation requirements instead. Both summer school programs run at Pinetree Secondary School.
Volunteers are an important component of the International Education Program’s Summer School. We have a number of different opportunities for volunteers to work with students. The volunteer hours may be used towards graduation, if you have completed grade 9. A letter can be provided to you at the end, at your request.
Requirements The successful candidate would ideally: • take initiative and approach students they don’t know • possess good leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills • be proficient with the English language • have experience with a second language • be reliable and trustworthy Note: first aid certification, experience working with international students, and knowledge of Mandarin, Spanish or Korean are assets. Students outside of the aforementioned criteria will also be considered.
TO APPLY: 1. Submit your resume to achapell@sd43.bc.ca or drop off in person at 1080 Winslow Ave, International Education Office c/o Adrienne Chapell a. Students who volunteered in Summer 2024 do not need to submit a resume 2. Complete the MS Form which can be accessed through this QR code:
![]() Deadline to apply is June 13, 2025. You will only be considered if both the resume and MS Form have been submitted by the deadline. Successful candidates will be contacted in late June; please ensure you check your email regularly.
| Volunteering | 6/13/2025 | 6/13/2025 | | | | Fraser Pacific Rose Society | 1655 Winslow Avenue | Fraser Pacific Rose Society | No | Garden Volunteers Needed
Where: The Centennial and Canadian Hybridized Gardens at 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam When: Starts April 2025 and expires November 15, 2025 Time commitment: 1 to 3 hours per week Saturday mornings from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Get in touch with your green thumb and the stress relieving benefit of working in a garden. The Fraser Pacific Rose Society is a non-profit organization in a partnership agreement with the City of Coquitlam to maintain these gardens. We will pair you with an experienced rosarian to show you how to care for the roses during their yearly cycle. Garden tools will be available for you to use. Just bring yourself. We are having an in-garden workshop held in conjunction with Park Spark on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm to learn how to “Wake Up the Roses “. You are welcome to stop by to see what we are all about. If you are interested, please email info@fprosesociety.org and we will get back to you. Check out our website at www.fprosesociety.org Please consider volunteering to help us maintain these gardens. Thank you for your support.
| Volunteering | 11/1/2028 | 5/31/2025 | | | | Royal Soccer Club | | Volunteer Opportunity Royal Soccer Club | No | Since 1993, we have been proud to run the largest grassroots summer soccer day camp program in Canada, helping thousands of children stay active, develop skills, and build lifelong friendships. This summer, we are excited to offer meaningful volunteering opportunities for high school students aged 14 and up to get involved in our programs, gain valuable experience, and make a positive impact in their community. Volunteering at our summer camp is a fantastic way for students to:
- Earn community service hours required for high school graduation.
- Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills in a supportive environment.
- Make a difference in the lives of younger children while having fun and being part of a dynamic team.
Here are the details: - Program Name: Royal Soccer Club Summer Volunteer Program
- Ages: 14+ (high school students)
- Dates: Weekly camp sessions from June 30 to August 29, 2025
- Locations: Click here for location details near you
- Roles and Responsibilities: Assisting camp staff with activities, mentoring young campers, organizing games, and creating a fun and safe environment.
Students can apply for our volunteer program through our website by completing a volunteer application found here: https://royalsoccerclub.com/employment/british-columbia/ Should you have any questions, contact volunteer@royalsoccer.com or 1-800-427-0536.
| Volunteering | 6/26/2028 | 6/22/2025 | | | | Earth Rangers | | | No | ![]()
| Volunteering | 6/27/2028 | 6/27/2025 | | | | St. Stephen's Church | Near Lougheed Mall & Cameron Rec Ctr. | | No | Who: Students interested in culinary, hospitality field
What: Help with Community Dinner (some prep, serve, set up and take down When: 4 - 7:30pm 3rd Wednesday every month Where: St. Stephen's Church You will be learning and helping under the guidance of a Red Seal Chef You are invited to partake in the community meal Letters acknowledging volunteer hours and reference letters available Email Chef Theresa Lum for more information tmlum@hotmail.com
| Volunteering | 6/30/2028 | 6/27/2025 | | | | Canadian Blood Services | Tri-Cities | Volunteer Opportunity | No | What is the position?
Volunteers will be at a table/information booth educating people on how to book an appointment to donate, answering general questions, raising awareness about blood and the need for donors. You will attend farmers markets, community fairs/festivals, libraries, community centres, sporting events to name a few .
Training is virtual , volunteers must be 17 years or older, a 6 month or longer commitment would be appreciated
Questions about this position?604.353.2614 | volunteer.bc@blood.ca
| Volunteering | 1/1/2028 | 1/1/2026 | | | | City of Coquitlam | | Snow Angels | No | Program Notice City of Coquitlam Lend a Helping Hand – Join Coquitlam’s Snow Angels This winter, help your community by volunteering to clear City sidewalks for neighbours who may need assistance.
Become a Snow Angel As a Snow Angel, you’ll be matched with nearby neighbours to help clear City sidewalks within 10 hours of a snowfall. Volunteers must be 16 or older, or have adult supervision. To get you started, the City provides all the cozy winter gear you need, including: shovel, toque, scarf, ice cleats, mitts. Why Volunteer? • Keep your neighbourhood safe. • Fulfill community service hours for graduation. • Build family memories while helping together. • Meet new people in your community. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, visit coquitlam.ca/SnowAngels. Volunteer to be a Snow AngelSnow Angels can be anyone who wishes to volunteer to help make our City’s sidewalks safer for those in need. Individuals, groups or families may sign up to become Snow Angels volunteers together. Individual volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Groups or families who wish to volunteer together must have a designated team leader. The team leader must be 19 years of age or older and will be responsible for the group. Once the volunteer screening process is complete, the City staff will provide training and equipment to Snow Angel Volunteers to assist qualified, pre-approved residents that they are matched with. Qualifications- 16 years of age or older
- Coquitlam resident
- In adequate physical shape and capable of clearing snow
- Commitment: 1 to 2 homes per individual each session; the volunteer term will run all of the 2024 to 2025 winter season, with requests being weather dependent
| Volunteering | 3/31/2028 | 12/31/2025 | | | | City of Port Moody | various | Volunteer Opportunity | No | Within Port Moody's Cultural Services Department we have a variety of opportunities for volunteers to help out with our city wide events such as Canada Day, Car Free Day, Cheer at the Pier and CPKC Holiday Train.
Please read the event description below:
Holiday Cheer at the Pier - Saturday, November 30, 2024
Join us at Port Moody's iconic pier for Holiday Cheer at the Pier. Enjoy the twinkling lights, sing along with carolers, and play festive games! A great night to kick off the holiday season.
Volunteer roles include Event Set Up, Event Tear Down, Event Ambassadors (e.g. Information Booths), Stage Runners, Activity Zone Helpers and More!
CPKC Holiday Train - December, 2024 date TBD
The CPKC Holiday Train event in Port Moody in December, is a festive celebration featuring outdoor activities like live music, a bonfire, and the arrival of the Holiday Train, as well as indoor family-friendly activities such as crafts, playtime, and a Holiday Spectacular performance. Volunteers will help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere and support various activities, including food donation collection, assisting with crafts, and guiding attendees through the event.
| Volunteering | 9/1/2028 | 12/1/2025 | | | | NaloxHome | | Volunteer Opportunity | No | Are you 18-25 years old, and looking to help END the overdose crisis?Volunteer with NaloxHome! Do you want to work with a passionate team of youth, watch guest speakers, and actively contribute to the END of BC’s overdose crisis! If so, this opportunity is perfect for you. Apply to our team to join our volunteer pool, where you can choose to be a Youth Educator, Social Media Assistant, Event Planner, Information Assistant, or Strategic Partnerships Youth Educators are the front-line presenters, educating the community about overdose, signs of overdose, stigma, naloxone, and more. Social Media Assistants will take the reins on our Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok accounts by promoting safety information, special opportunities, NaloxHome events and ways to get involved in the end of BC's overdose crisis Event Planners get to brainstorm and execute events for NaloxHome to get involved in or host. A speaker panel? A pop-up naloxone training session in a park? A clothing drive? The options are endless! Information Assistants will keep the team up-to-date with current news and statistics pertaining to harm reduction and BC's overdose crisis. We seek to ensure that all information presented to the community is credible and accurate! Strategic Partnership Assistants will stay in-the-loop with fellow organizations that can help us educate about overdose while creating community engagement No formal or informal experience is necessary for any position. We believe that by expressing interest in advocating for change, nothing should be stopping you from doing so! If selected, there is a 4-5 hour/month time commitment to NaloxHome. Work can be done remotely.
| Volunteering | 1/31/2028 | 9/20/2025 | | | | Port Moody Soccer | | PoMo Adaptive soccer volunteering | Yes | The Adaptive Soccer Program began in Port Moody five years ago. We are the first club in the Tri Cities to offer this type of program. The Adaptive Soccer program is for youth (5-18) with disabilities who might not be able to play in mainstream soccer. Due to the popularity of our program, we are always looking to increase our volunteer pool, Any grade 11 or 12 student who is interested should reach out to apply to volunteer. We are happy to provide a volunteer letter for those who need it.
Information about PMSC's Adaptive Program can be found on the website. https://portmoodysoccer.com/programs/adaptive-soccer-program
Link is to the volunteer page
https://portmoodysoccer.com/volunteering
More info on the attached poster:
ASP Volunteer flyer PM Soccer.pdf
| Volunteering | 3/4/2028 | 9/6/2025 | | | | Foyer Maillard | Coquitlam | Foyer Maillard volunteering | Yes | Volunteer opportunities at a Senior's Residence
The following list describes some of the volunteer positions we are seeking to fill. When you visit the website you can click on the individual positions to download more information about the duties and qualifications:
Complete volunteer application please
 volunteer application - electronic.docx
volunteer application.docx
| Volunteering | 3/31/2028 | 7/4/2025 | | | | Community Volunteer Connections | | Volunteer Opportunity | No | Check this website for ongoing volunteer opportunities
| Volunteering | 3/31/2028 | 3/31/2025 | | | | Wildlife Rescue | Burnaby | Wildlife Rescue Volunteering | No | Wildlife Rescue is powered by over 200 volunteers who donate over 28,000 hours annually. There are approximately 150 Wildlife Rescue volunteers supporting all areas of the organization.
Without their dedication, energy and expertise, we would not be able to fulfill our rehabilitation and education mission.
To be eligible to volunteer you will need to: - Be 16 years of age or older, and
- Commit to a minimum of 100 hours and a weekly 4-hour shift for most roles
Once you attend a ‘Meet & Greet’, we will help you complete: - A current Criminal Record Check (within the last 5 years), and
- An up to date tetanus vaccination (within the last 10 years)
If you are interested please check link for application information. This could be a great opportunity for students thinking of vet school.
| Volunteering | 2/14/2028 | 12/25/2025 | | | | Port Moody Public Library | | Port Moody Library Volunteer Opportunties | No | Check out Port Moody Public Library for volunteer opportunities including:
•Book Buddies 13+ •Code Buddies 14+ •Homework Help 13+ •Teen Advisory Group 13 – 17 y.o.
| Volunteering | 12/3/2028 | 12/3/2025 | | | | Share | | Share Society volunteering | No | Please visit the link for volunteer opportunities
| Volunteering | 9/7/2028 | 9/7/2025 | | | | Place des Arts | | Place des Arts volunteer | No | Please check the link for current volunteer opportunities
| Volunteering | 9/7/2028 | 9/7/2025 | | | | City of Port Coquitlam | varied | City of Port Coquitlam volunteer opportunities | No | Visit the link to see volunteer opportunities with the City of Port Coquitlam
| Volunteering | 9/7/2028 | 9/7/2025 | | | | City of Coquitlam | various | City of Coquitlam Volunteer Opportunities | No | Visit this page for volunteer opportunities
https://www.coquitlam.ca/413/Careers-Volunteering
Snow Angels release:
https://coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=817
| Volunteering | 9/7/2028 | 9/7/2025 | | | | Moresports | | Moresports | No | Join the Moresports BC Youth Leadership Team Do you like sports, recreation, events or kids? Want meaningful volunteer opportunities that train you & help build skills for future employment? Train to be a Moresports BC Youth Leader and Volunteer to be a “Key Player" to help kids have fun at After School Programs, Summer/Spring Break Camps. Training will be provided (on-line and in person) We offer certificates! Learn to Mentor and Coach – Leadership skills to last a lifetime - Fun and Games – Coaching tips and tricks
- HIGH FIVE - s Canada's quality standard for recreation and leisure programs
- CAN – Canucks Autism Network Training – Increasing Positive Behaviours
- NCCP – Physical Literacy
- First Aid/Babysitters First Aid
- Resume, Interview Workshops
- Event Planning
- Female Strong – Diversity and Inclusion Series – APRIL
- SuperHost – Customer Service
- Lesson Planning – Creating & Leading activities
- Share your expertise on a Sport with our KAHOOT
If you are 11 to 18 you can be a youth leader. (Jr 11-14) (14-18 Sr) Join anytime from Grade 6 to Graduation Sign up for Volunteer Training and become a Mentor in your Community https://forms.gle/CSf9DKAPQtYt1dt28 WHAT'S in it FOR YOU? You learn new skills and get volunteer experience. Most of our training costs are FREE. Join anytime - each month has different training options. You decide which ones fit into your schedule - but we also have some components on-line for you to complete when you can! Moresports Youth Leaders come from diverse backgrounds and/or sport experience. They all share a passion for working with and helping kids. Mentorship is a win-win and through Moresports, our leaders not only become key role models in their community, they inspire new ones!
| Volunteering | 6/28/2028 | 6/8/2025 | | | | Government of Canada | various | FWSEP | No | Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
Are you a student searching for a full-time or part-time work opportunity? Apply for a Government of Canada student job!As the country’s largest employer, we are proud to hire thousands of students every year to support us in delivering services to Canadians. Benefits:✓ explore different careers in the federal public service
✓ gain work experience while developing your skills
✓ apply knowledge from your areas of study
✓ be part of a respectful and inclusive work environment What types of student jobs are available?We have a wide variety of jobs from coast to coast, in diverse fields, such as administration, agriculture, communications, enforcement, finance, IT, policy, and many more.
Students work in offices and laboratories, on ships and farms, at historical sites and national parks, among many other locations, in more than 300 cities and towns across Canada. Who can apply?You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:• You are a full-time high school, CEGEP, college or university student
• You are returning to full-time studies in the next academic year
• You meet the minimum age requirement in the province/territory of work
Salary$17.36 - $37.53 per hour Number of jobsJob opportunities from this inventory are filled on an ongoing basis. In 2023, more than 14,500 students were hired through FSWEP across the Government of Canada.
| Employment | 9/1/2028 | 6/1/2028 | | | | Elephanatics | | Elephanatics volunteer | No | Volunteer Opportunities for Elephanatics- Calling all students! Become a Student Ambassador for Elephanatics!
We are looking for enthusiastic, elephant (animal) loving advocates to help continue our goal of spreading the word about the ongoing poaching and human elephant conflict crises facing the African elephant. Student Ambassador Duties 1) You would be in charge of formulating new and creative ways to share our cause, whether it be through fundraising ideas or social media OR hosting volunteer fairs at your school. 2) You would be in charge of finding other students to assist you with our volunteer openings and coordinate activities pertaining to ongoing community outreach. 3) The perfect candidate would speak other languages that would benefit a multicultural audience (optional) 5) You would hold our organization’s values and beliefs that elephants need to be protected not only because they are a keystone species, but because they are sentient beings. 6) Promote and sell our online merchandise (optional)
Volunteer Options For Anyone Not Just Students: - Delivery of short classroom presentations – a volunteer willing to read our specific books to primary grades about poaching
- Fundraiser organizers – leaders to take charge and start a fundraiser for elephants. It can be as easy as promoting our online merchandise to friends and sharing with other contacts!
- Letter writing and petition circulation – start a campaign to help elephants by writing your political candidates
- Social Media Involvement – Twitter, Instagram, Facebook posting expertise
- Blog enthusiast/contributor
- Hold a Volunteer fair at a school as part of their community awareness program
- Volunteer coordinator
- There are many ways to help volunteer and fundraise.
If you are interested visit the website for volunteer application.
| Volunteering | 6/30/2028 | 6/30/2028 | | | | City of Coquitlam | | Repair Cafe volunteers | No | The City of Coquitlam is running Repair Café’s in our community and we are seeking volunteers. Repair Cafés are events where locals can bring in broken items to be fixed for free by volunteers. They support Coquitlam’s Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP) goals to:
Minimize Waste Generation Maximize Reuse, Recycling and Material Recovery For examples of current Repair Cafés, please visit https://www.repaircafe.org/en/about/.
Repair Café events are run by volunteers that that are handy, like tinkering/fixing things, or simply want to help out in the community.
Some examples of volunteer skills used at Repair Cafés include:
Woodworking Textiles and Clothing Repair Electronics and Electrical Repair Repairing small appliances Bicycle Repair We are seeking volunteers that have a variety of these skills to help repair items at the events. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please sign up for this volunteer call of interest. We will reach out with more information about how you can join a future Repair Cafe.
If you are not a registered City of Coquitlam volunteer (Police Information Check, 2 references, attend an Orientation), you must complete the process before you can volunteer. If you have any questions about the volunteer process, please contact Community Services at volunteers@coquitlam.ca or 604-927-6076.
If you have any questions about Repair Cafes or would like more information, please contact us at environmentaleducation@coquitlam.ca.
Qualifications:
Age Category Must be at least 16 or older General Volunteer Orientation Must be at least Completed Police Information Check Must be at least Passed Reference Checks Must be at least Completed
| Volunteering | 6/28/2028 | 6/28/2026 | | | | Low Entropy Foundation | 2748 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam | Thrift Store Volunteers | No | WHAT IS THE POSITION?We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to support us in person to operate our thrift store. You will perform a wide range of duties from customer service to sorting donations and organizing the store. Position Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months or 100 volunteer hours. Location: #107b - 2748 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam SHIFTS AVAILABLE: - Monday to Friday: 9am-1pm; 1pm-5pm; 5pm-8:30pm
- Saturday to Sunday: 10am-2pm; 2pm-6:30pm
Responsibilities: - Providing customer service
- Greeting customers when they arrive and support them
- Process payments via cash or our square terminal
- Receiving and sorting donations
- Checking merchandise for quality and condition
- Organizing, merchandising, and hanging clothing
- Taking pictures and pricing clothes and items
- Support us with the promotion of the store and encourage donations
- Must be at least 15 years old.
| Volunteering | 6/28/2028 | 6/28/2025 | | | | CVC | virtual | Phone calls to seniors volunteers | No | WHAT IS THE POSITION?- 15 - 30 minute long friendly check in phone calls to local seniors of 50+ years old
- Flexible times
- Two shifts a week for 30 minutes - hour
- Discussing friendly conversation topics to seniors who need social connections and company
- If any student speaks both French or English it is a plus. but it is not required to only speak both languages: either language is fine.
| Volunteering | 6/28/2028 | 6/28/2026 | | | | PetSmart | Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam | PetSmart jobs | No | When it comes to pets, we’re obsessed. There’s nothing we wouldn’t do for our pets, because there’s nothing they wouldn’t do for us. Our associates are devoted to ensuring that pets’ lives are happy and healthy. So naturally, we’re devoted to making sure that PetSmart is a happy and healthy place to work, too. Our vision of belonging aims to create an environment in which every associate feels that they truly belong. We place a high value on all the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of our associates, customers and communities in which we live and work. Visit the link to see opportunities available.
| Employment | 5/31/2028 | 5/31/2028 | | | | Various | Coquitlam Centre | Coquitlan Centre Jobs | No | Check this link often to see if any of the stores at Coquitlam Centre are hiring.
You can also check websites for individual stores to see if they are hiring.
| Employment | 5/31/2028 | 5/31/2028 | | | | Foyer Maillard | | Walking Partners | No | Looking for an opportunity to volunteer while helping older people maintain their activity?
Foyer Maillard is looking for walking partners.
WHAT IS THE POSITION?
Keep our amazing residents active, fit and feeling well thru regular walks indoors and outdoors.
| Volunteering | 9/1/2028 | 9/30/2025 | | | | Various | | SD43 Trade Job Board | No | Are you looking for a job? Many employers reach out to SD43 throughout the year with a variety of job openings.
Check the link to see if anything looks good. Check back often as new jobs are added all the time.
http://www.sd43.bc.ca/CareerPrograms/Pages/EMPLOYMENT.aspx#/=
| Employment | 7/1/2028 | 7/1/2023 | | | | Worldwide Vets | various spots around the world | Worldwide Vets volunteer opportunities | No | Anyone can volunteer!
JOIN US AND HELP ANIMALS IN NEEDWorldwide Vets works around the globe, to help animals in need. Every year we strive to reach more and more animals that desperately require support in association with local communities and charities. This is where you come in. Some of our projects accept volunteers, giving you a chance to get hands on and make a real impact as part of your career break, studies or gap year. Some of our projects accept anyone regardless of their past training or experience. Some are reserved for veterinary and nursing students and graduates. This is your opportunity to give something back to the world and use your passion and skills to do something amazing whilst discovering a beautiful new country. Projects range from domestic vet clinics serving poverty-stricken communities in Africa, Asia and the Americas, to wildlife vet teams at the front line of conservation. In the developing world you will gain a lot of clinical experience and help diagnose, treat and prevent a range of injuries and diseases that you may not see at home. With 11 years’ experience running volunteer projects, we know what it takes to give you a life changing experience with a fun and encouraging team, in beautiful locations and with all the safety nets, insurance and cover you need when traveling abroad. So weather you dig dogs, or love lions, welcome to our team!
| Volunteering | 1/1/2028 | 1/1/2028 | | | | Hoy/Scott Watershed Society | | Volunteers Needed | No | Get outdoors and get involved!
The Hoy/Scott Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to support our salmon hatchery and the salmon enhancement work that we do as stewards of Hoy and Scott Creeks. Examples of how volunteers can get involved: Adult salmon broodstock capture including fish trap and fish fence maintenance Salmon rearing: egg to fry release. Daily feeding or weekly maintenance Invasive species pulls and habitat restoration Talking to the public at open houses or community events Conduct education sessions for school or community groups Stream invertebrate survey Monitor water quality Storm drain marking of city streets that flow into creeks.
Whatever your skills or experience, each one of us uses our work with the Society to give back, learn and experience more. We learn from each other. We try to develop skills and experience by taking responsibility for activities and events and can be guided by others that have more experience. In some cases, we can even launch a new program based on members wanting to drive the creation of a program.
| Volunteering | 12/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | | | | One Prosper | virtual | English LanguageBuddies | Yes | The English Learning Buddy Program is a volunteer program to teach English to girls in India from low-income families who lack opportunities to practice speaking English. The time commitment is 30 minutes per week for 10 weeks. Tutoring sessions are conducted by video conference between 7 pm PST to 10 pm PST. We provide you with a lesson plan and learning resources. At the end of the 10 week program, you will receive volunteer hours and feedback on how your volunteering has helped your Learner to improve her English.
ELB-West Coast Info Sheet 2021.pdf
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