Volunteers play an essential role in delivering high quality recreation programs and community events, and help to create a healthy, vibrant, and caring community.
We are proud to offer volunteer opportunities for people ages 14+ in our afterschool programs, camps, swimming and skate lessons, seniors’ programs, and more! See our Current Opportunities for a list of the volunteer opportunities we are currently recruiting for, or check out Our Programs for more information about other volunteer opportunities available throughout the year.
We are currently recruiting for the following volunteer opportunities:
Spend your summer helping to create unforgettable memories! Develop your leadership skills while helping children make new friends, learn new skills and try new experiences in one of our fun and exciting Summer Camps. A wide range of camp opportunities are available, including half-day camps and full-day camps at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, Port Coquitlam Community Centre, the Outlet in Leigh Square and at local parks.
Volunteers must commit to a minimum of one full week of camp.
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Volunteers play an important role in many City of Port Coquitlam events, including Canada Day. Volunteer opportunities may include assisting with set-up and takedown, providing event information and directions, assisting with children’s and family activities, and more.
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Volunteers play an important role in many of our Recreation programs and community events! For more information about the volunteer opportunities offered across Recreation, check out our program pages below.
Recruitment for volunteers is done seasonally based on programs and event needs, and is aligned with the release of the Port Coquitlam Leisure Guide.
The City of Port Coquitlam offers a variety of aquatic programs and opportunities for all members of the community at our indoor and outdoor pool facilities. For more information about our Aquatics programs, please click here.
Aquatics volunteers assist in the delivery of high-quality Swim for Life swim lessons by providing instructional support, demonstrating skills, and helping children to achieve their learning goals.
Volunteer opportunities are available for those 15 years of age or older who have completed their Bronze Cross and Swim Instructor certifications. We do not have opportunities to volunteer in our Aquatics programs without these certifications at this time.
The City of Port Coquitlam’s Adults & Wilson Seniors area offers activities and events for those that are 60 and older targeting a variety of interests and skill levels. Whether you come with a friend or want to make new ones, Wilson Seniors recreation is a great place to connect. For more information about our Adult & Wilson Seniors programs, please click here.
Volunteers are essential in the operation of the Wilson Kitchen, which offers healthy and affordable meal and beverage options to Wilson Seniors and other members of the community utilizing the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. Volunteers assist staff in a variety of roles, including serving customers (counter service), baking, preparing sandwiches and hot meals, and washing dishes.
Other volunteer opportunities include assisting with the Wilson Seniors lots in the Port Coquitlam Community Garden by assisting with watering and garden maintenance. Volunteer opportunities are available for those 18 years of age and up.
The City of Port Coquitlam’s Arts & Culture area offers arts and cultural programming for participants of all ages, including art exhibitions, workshops, children’s camps, public art initiatives and more. For more information about our Arts & Culture programs, click here.
Volunteers supporting in our Arts & Culture programs help to provide high quality experiences by facilitating activities, engaging participants and helping the community to connect with public art. Volunteer opportunities are available for those 14+ (and in Grade 9) for after school programs and 15+ for day camp programs and public art activities. Volunteering with Arts & Culture is a great opportunity to make community connections and explore your interest in the Arts.
The Children Services team goal is to create unforgettable experiences for children, parents and families. We offer variety of active programs for children ages 3-10, including preschool programs, after school programs, and day camps. Our programs follow the High Five Principles of Caring Leaders, Friends, Mastery, Play and Participation and the three design guidelines of Developmentally Appropriate, Safe, and Welcoming of Diversity and Uniqueness. For more information about our Children Services programs, please click here.
Volunteers supporting in Children Services programs act as caring leaders by helping build friendships between children, making children feel they have sense of belonging and being a positive role model. Volunteer opportunities are available for those 14+ (and in Grade 9) for after school programs and 15+ for day camp programs. Volunteering with Children Services is a great opportunity to improve your leadership skills, build community connections and explore career opportunities in childcare, recreation and education.
PoCo Youth Crew (PYC) is a youth leadership group that works together to make a positive difference in our community while developing their own skills and confidence. Members meet each week to plan a variety of community events and projects, including youth-focused initiatives such as Pink Shirt Day and Youth Week.
By joining PYC you can help create community and global legacy projects and get volunteer hours for graduation.
The City of Port Coquitlam’s Arena Sports area offers skate lessons, drop in public skates and hockey programs for participants of all ages, as well as bike lessons and day camp programs for participants ages 4-11. Our programs are designed to support new learners as well as those looking to be active and spend time with family and friends. For more information on our Skate programs, please click here.
Volunteers supporting in Skating & Bike programs act as caring adults, helping to provide hands-on learning support to participants and increase the amount of attention we can pay to each child, improving the quality of programs and building children’s connections to their community.
Volunteer opportunities are available for those 14+ (and in Grade 9) for skate and bike lessons and 15+ for day camp programs. Volunteering with Skating & Bike Programs is a great opportunity to develop your teaching and leadership skills, build community connections and explore career opportunities in Recreation.
The City of Port Coquitlam brings the community together with a variety of special events throughout the year, including our annual May Days and Canada Day celebrations. For more information about special events in Port Coquitlam, please click here.
Volunteers help make special events possible by assisting in a variety of roles, including assisting with set-up, providing event information, engaging eventgoers in games and activities, and more. Volunteer opportunities are available for those 15+ years of age.
PoCo Youth offers fully supervised and inclusive spaces and programming for youth ages 11-18. Our drop-in youth centres offer barrier-free opportunities for youth to make new friends, develop skills and gain knowledge and skills for living a healthy lifestyle, while our drop-in and registered programs offer opportunities to meet new people and build new skills. For more information about Youth Services programming, please click here.
Volunteer opportunities are available to those 16+ who are looking to gain mentorship experience working with youth in afterschool and weekend programs.
Are you a youth looking to build your leadership skills? Check out the PoCo Youth Crew!
Rob Loxterkamp
Port Coquitlam Volunteer Specialist
Phone: 604.927.7953
Email: volunteer@portcoquitlam.ca
2580 Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam, BC
V3C 2A8
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)
