Interested in helping others? We have opportunities for you.
If you'd like to give back to your community, meet new people or gain skills and experience, volunteering with the City is the right choice for you.
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Learn more about volunteer activities offered by City departments and facilities:
Burnaby Art Gallery (BAG)
Join the gallery as a volunteer and get involved in a variety of areas including art classes, gallery tours, special events, community art programs, opening receptions and exhibition preparation.
Burnaby Village Museum (BVM)
Our volunteers work in many areas–from special events to school programs, from costuming to collections research.
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Volunteer in fine arts and music programs, day camps or at festivals and special events.
Festivals and special events
Get Involved and be part of Burnaby’s signature events including Canada Day, Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, Halloween and more!
Access services
We want to ensure we include everyone in our activities and programs. Will you volunteer to provide support to community members who need some assistance to participate in our programs?
Preschool, children and community services
Make a difference–volunteers assist with programs, services and special events for preschoolers, children and others in the community.
Youth services
Burnaby's youth services offers many volunteer opportunities for youth interested in getting involved with their community.
Community centres
The City's community centres welcome volunteers who want to share their talents and skills. Meet new friends and most of all, enjoy yourself! There are many ways you can help. We have a wide range of volunteer positions available for people of varying skill levels and experience. Contact the community centre where you'd like to volunteer.
Aquatic services
We offer volunteer opportunities to assist instructors with swimming lessons, and staff with in-service training and special events and programs.
Camps and playgrounds
Our Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services offers plenty of fun and exciting summer volunteer opportunities for Burnaby youth 14 years and older.
Adopt-a-street
Love your neighbourhood? Help keep it litter-free. Volunteer as an individual, family, business, organization, or as part of a group of friends or neighbours.
Arena services
We offer volunteer opportunities on and off the ice to assist instructors with skating lessons, special events and programs at Bill Copeland Sports Centre and Kensington Complex.
Burnaby Citizen’s Crime Watch
Volunteers help promote safety and crime prevention. Your role could include observing and reporting suspicious activity in your neighbourhood and assisting at community events.
Emergency management
Volunteer and learn the skills you need to help your neighbours become more prepared for a potential emergency–and how to help them recover and get back to the 'new normal' after it's over.
Citizen support services
We're always looking for volunteer drivers to provide transportation to appointments for seniors and parents with children. If you have a clean driving record, please consider becoming a volunteer driver.
Boards, committees and commissions
Work with your councillors, business leaders and community members to advise council on important issues and help Burnaby remain a great place to live, work, learn and play.
Seniors 55+ recreation services
Volunteer to help in food service, bus trips, bingo, special events and a variety of other leisure activities for people 55 years and over.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities at each of Burnaby's 55+ seniors centres: