| | | Community Volunteer Connections | Mabbett Hall Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre | Link to more info | No | Date/Time: Oct. 4 from 10am to 2pm.
| Volunteering | 10/4/2025 | 10/4/2025 | | | | Moresports BC | | | Yes | Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to build your resume, earn some extra money, and give back to your community?
Moresports is hiring youth coaches, and we're looking for passionate, energetic Grade 11 and 12 students to join our team! Whether you're into sports, love working with kids, or simply want to try something new, this opportunity is a great way to grow your skills and make an impact. Here are just a few reasons to get excited: - You'll receive FREE monthly Professional Development Training & Coaching Certification – including First Aid, Canucks Autism Network. These are amazing credentials to add to your resume or post-secondary applications.
- Many of our coaches are placed back at the elementary schools they once attended. It's a fun, full-circle experience and helps create a comfortable, familiar environment to get started.
 MORESPORTS COACHES.pdf
| Volunteering | 6/29/2027 | 6/29/2027 | | | | Boro & Beyond | Sheffield Park on Burke Mountain | | Yes | Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Sheffield Park, Burke Mountain, Coquitlam This is a family-friendly, community-led event in partnership with the City of Coquitlam’s Park Spark program. Volunteers will help clean local parks and trails, supporting environmental stewardship while gaining valuable community experience. Highlights:
- 3 official volunteer hours logged by the City of Coquitlam
- Supplies provided by the Park Spark team
- Great opportunity for students to contribute to their local community
For questions or additional information, please contact boroandbeyond@gmail.com.  Light Yellow Green Playful Illustrative Neighborhood Cleanup Day Event Flyer (1080 x 1080 px).png
| Volunteering | 9/27/2025 | 9/27/2025 | | | | Place des Arts | Coquitlam | | No | Place des Arts is now accepting applications for this year’s Youth Arts Council. Questions? Email volunteer@placedesarts.ca. Founded in 1972, Place des Arts is a not-for-profit arts centre and music school located in the historic Maillardville area of Coquitlam, BC. Place des Arts’ mission is to inspire the artist in everyone through our quality learning program and cultural experiences, our talented people and our warm welcoming environment. Each year, over 103,000 people experience the arts at Place des arts. In addition to offering classes in music, visual arts, literary arts, dance and performing arts, Place des Arts hosts a dynamic schedule of exhibitions, concerts and cultural events, with three galleries and an artisan shop that showcases local emerging artists. Place de Arts’ Youth Arts Council was created to encourage local teens to engage within the arts community. The council organizes and hosts up to two youth oriented events each year and advises Place des Arts on teen engagement. This dedicated group of teen volunteers is eager to provide new and exciting opportunities for their peers to participate in the arts. Youth Arts Council members will: - Attend and participate in 7 Youth Arts Council meetings and lead up to 2 events
- Contribute to Council decision-making and discussions
- Be a representative of Place des Arts at events and other initiatives
- Assist Place des Arts in reviewing and developing recommendations for youth programs and events
- Plan and attend a youth event in the spring
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: - Must be a grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 student in Fall 2025
- Strong interest in the arts (ie. Visual Arts, music, dance, performing arts and/or literary arts)
- Interest in developing leadership skills
- Interest in developing skills related to event planning and/or marketing
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment, listen to others, share ideas and help make decisions
- Positive, respectful attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Resides in and/or attending school in the Tri-Cities
- Asset: Past or current Place des Arts student or volunteer
Time Commitment: - Attend all Council meetings from November to May (total 7): Fridays Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 13, Apr 10 and May 8 from 4:00 – 5:30 PM at Place des Arts.
- Attend at least 2 events at Place des Arts
- Sunday February 8, 1:00-3:00 PM: Family Day @ PdA
- YAC members will facilitate an art activity at this free event to learn more about event planning, logistics, the PdA space and running an events booth.
- Friday, May 1, 5:00 – 7:00 PM: YAC Event, Title TBD
- YAC will plan, implement, promote and facilitate a free arts-based event for teens at Place des Arts.
Benefits: - Receive mentorship from Place des Arts staff and local arts professionals
- Gain hands-on event planning experience
- Develop skills related to leadership, communication and teamwork
- Receive a Place des Arts volunteer t-shirt
- Receive a reference letter from Place des Arts
To apply: Complete the application form (https://placedesarts.ca/youth-arts-council-application/) by September 26, 2025.
| Volunteering | 9/26/2025 | 9/26/2025 | | | | Government of Canada | | Link to apply | No | Looking for a job? Explore the possibilities in the federal public service
Discover the many career paths that the Government of Canada has to offer across the country. Gain meaningful experience working on projects and initiatives that impact the lives of Canadians. Join the top student employer in Canada: we’re committed to diversity and inclusion! Curious about how much you could earn? Find out about rates of pay. You’re eligible if you meet these 3 criteria: - you’re registered as a full-time student in a secondary or post-secondary accredited academic institution
- this includes persons with disabilities considered to have full-time status by their academic institution, and participants in adult secondary-level education and retraining programs under the authority of an accredited academic institution
- you meet the minimum age requirement in the province or territory of work
- you’ll return to full-time studies in the next academic term, or if you’re in your final year of studies, you must have been previously employed under either the Federal Student Work Experience Program, the Co-op/Internship Program or the Research Affiliate Program
Learn more about student eligibility. Note: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the job requirements.
| Employment | 6/30/2027 | 6/30/2027 | | | | Coquitlam Volunteer Connections | | Link to community volunteer opportunties | No | Check the link below ongoing for a list of volunteer opportunities.
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