| | | Golden Spike Festival | Port Moody | Link to more info | No | Golden Spike Days Festival is taking place June 28–July 1 at Rocky Point Park.
This is a great chance for students to earn volunteer hours, gain experience, and get involved in the Port Moody community.
Interested students can contact Joy Yang at joy.yang.682@parl.gc.ca with any questions or for more information.
| Volunteering | 6/26/2025 | 6/26/2025 |
| | | Kamino Running Co. | | Link to register | Yes | Canada Day Race is taking place July 1st 2025 at Gates Park Port Coquitlam.Students could receive 4-6 volunteer hours. Volunteer meeting will be at 8:00AM at the park - Gates Park Field 3 (at the back).
Help needed with Bag Drop Off - Bib Pick Up - Set Up - Finisher Medals to our runners - Set Up. Register at the link below.
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| Volunteering | 6/26/2025 | 6/26/2025 |
| | | PomoArts | | Link for more info | Yes | PoMo Arts is looking for volunteers for their new city-wide summer festival, Art Out Side. For more info see link below.
Youth volunteers are eligible for their annual Visual Arts Scholarship for Emerging Artists.
SD43 Art Out Side 2025 Volunteer Call.pdf
| Volunteering | 6/26/2025 | 6/26/2025 |
| | | Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC | Town Centre Park, Coquitlam | To sign-up | Yes | | Volunteering | 6/26/2025 | 6/26/2025 |
| | | 4th Annual BC Dumpling Festival | Town Centre Park in Coquitlam | Link to apply | Yes | 4th Annual BC Dumpling Festival is taking 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!!!
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| Volunteering | 6/26/2025 | 6/26/2025 |
| | | Coquitlam Foundation | | | Yes | | Volunteering | 6/21/2025 | 6/21/2025 |
| | | City of Port Coquitlam | | | Yes | | Volunteering | 6/13/2025 | 6/13/2025 |
| | | SD43 International Education | | | Yes | | Volunteering | 6/13/2025 | 6/13/2025 |
| | | SD43 Summer Learning Program | SD43 Elementary & Middle Schools | Link to apply | No | Spots are limited. The application form can be found on the Summer Learning Website. Apply now!
| Volunteering | 6/13/2025 | 6/13/2025 |
| | | Rainforest Adventure Camps | | | No | Rainforest Adventure Camps is a non-profit that has been providing outdoor-based camps for children aged 5-12 and other programs in the Tri-Cities since 2019. The goal is to empower and inspire youth and create community. Students who are kind, patient, and respectful are needed to volunteer.
Activities at camp include swimming, boating, active games, sports, table games, arts and crafts, talent shows, and more based on the interests of participants. Out-trips include places such as White Pine Beach, the Coquitlam River, Poirier Pool, Eagle Ridge Pool, Crash Crawly's (when heavy rain is forecast), Lion's Park, and more.
If you are looking for a fun place to get volunteer hours or potentially explore a future career, complete a volunteer application form at www.RfCamps.com in the Volunteer section.
| Volunteering | 6/13/2025 | 6/13/2025 |
| | | Place des Arts | Coquitlam | | Yes | 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. 2024_2025 Volunteer Summer Fun Poster (1).pdf
| Volunteering | 6/20/2025 | 6/20/2025 |
| | | York Region Educational Services | | | Yes | | Volunteering | 6/30/2027 | 6/30/2027 |
| | | International Experience Canada | | | Yes | The International Experience Canada (IEC) team would like to share an exciting opportunity for students to work and travel abroad. Whether you are considering a gap year, summer abroad, or future career-building experiences, IEC offers young Canadians (18-35) the chance to live, work, and gain valuable international experience in more than 30 countries and territories.
To help you discover which countries might be the best fit for your interests and goals, you can take their quick IEC Adventure Quiz: iecadventure.ca. This fun tool helps students find their top destinations in just a few clicks — and learn more about the work and travel options available through IEC.
IEC offers:
- Real-world work experience in diverse industries
- Cultural exchange that helps students build global networks
- An opportunity to gain independence and life skills
- A flexible program — from seasonal work to year-long placements
Explore more about the program at: canada.ca/iec and check out the attached documents with more details about IEC, to share with educators, parents and teacher. If you'd like, you're welcome to encourage the quiz as a conversation starter in class or on school channels.
IEC Info Page ENG.pdf
| Employment | 6/30/2025 | 6/30/2025 |
| | | 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 |
| | | Elephantics | Vancouver | | No | Elephanatic is a non-profit organization in Vancouver and are a local elephant conservation organization whose mission is to help the long-term survival of African elephants by raising and disseminating information about their ecology and conservation.
If you are interested in conservation, take a look at the following website: https://elephanatics.org/volunteer/
| Volunteering | 6/27/2027 | 6/27/2025 |
| | | Coquitlam Volunteer Connections | | Link to community volunteer opportunties | No | Check the link below ongoing for a list of volunteer opportunities.
| Volunteering | 6/30/2027 | 6/30/2027 |
