Employment & Volunteering

- Earn volunteer hours

- Gain hands on retail and customer service experience

- Build leadership & communication skills

- Receive resume, cover letter and interview support 

- Participate in financial literacy training

-receive membership from a caring adult volunteer 

-Develop practical skills to recognize and respond to discrimination and promote inclusion

- Complete a youth led community awareness project

-Receive a certificate and $150 honorarium upon successful completion 

next cohort: October to November 2026

See website for details and expression of interest form: https://lowentropy.org/thrift-thrive-youth-internship/

Please see website for details: Youth at the Booth | Elections BC

Youth at the Booth is Elections BC’s program to hire high school students as election officials during provincial elections and by-elections.

We are currently accepting applications from individuals interested in future election official opportunities. Qualified applicants may be contacted if a provincial general election is called within the next six months.

Interested? You can take part in the program if you are a high school student:

  • between 15 and 19,
  • interested in community service, student government or service clubs,
  • able to work in a neutral and impartial way, and
  • comfortable using technology.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, have a valid SIN and their parent or guardian’s approval to apply.

Please apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehV1xTpjOspM00nVjpnBmVOGPZdmbjEKjBEaMHVU9RMnpfMA/viewform

Low Entropy Foundation's Bridging Generations program brings together youth aged 16–24 and seniors aged 55+ for weekly activities and conversations that build meaningful connections across generations. Students can gain valuable community experience, reduce social isolation, develop communication and teamwork skills, and earn volunteer hours that may count toward graduation requirements, subject to their school’s approval.

The upcoming program details are:

  • Orientation: Friday, October 9, 2026, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Sessions: Fridays, October 16–December 11, 2026, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Location: Coquitlam City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Please see website for details: MyImpactPage - Search Results

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

 

Key requirements:

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

Coquitlam Christmas Night Market looking for volunteers. 

Location: Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way)

Dates: November 29, December 11, December 12, 2026

Please apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfskl17zBRlMLTvZK2fk5NUZ4_T8LMnKvIdF3w4h2qZXXIoQQ/viewform

Volunteers will be assigned as greeters, first point of contact for voters, welcome, direct voters to the appropriate line and answer questions. Volunteers are needed at each of the 9 polling stations throughout the city- shifts available Oct 7, Oct 10, Oct 17. 

Interested? please email electionoffice@portcoquitlam.ca or call 604-927-5413

Please register here: Career Fair 2026 Tickets, Saturday, October 17  •  10 AM - 4 PM | Eventbrite

Saturday, October 17, 2026
 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby

This open-house-style event will give students the opportunity to meet professionals, explore career and post-secondary pathways, connect with educational institutions and participate in short hands-on career activities.

-For grade 10-12 students who have strong interest in STEAM topics and eager to share enthusiasm with others

- Seeking volunteers to support school year programs that run from October to April. This volunteer opportunity is part-time, flexible, allowing you to sign up for shifts that work with your schedule 

Application deadline: September 25, 2026 at 11:59pm

Please see website for details and application: https://sciencealive.ca/volunteer-with-us

The biggest volunteer fair & nonprofit showcase in Tricities

September 26, 2026, 10am- 2pm @ Poco Community Centre

Please see website for details and to RSVP: https://volunteerconnections.ca/volunteer-fair/

James Park Elementary is looking for volunteers to help with their Halloween Dance on Friday, October 30, 2026

Date: October 30th, 2026

Time: Shifts run from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Location: James Park Elementary School, 1761 Westminster Ave.

Jobs: Door Attendant (stamp hand and hand out glow sticks) or Concession (hand out food and drinks)

Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com

Please also complete permission form: JP PAC Halloween Dance Students Volunteer Form 2026.pdf




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