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:
RCMP Community Police Offices
Volunteer with our Community Police Offices and help to keep our community safe. We have opportunities for foot patrols, bike patrols, cell watch, speed watch, community events and lots more.
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, Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre and Kensington Complex.
Join an Advisory Body or Board
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.
Festivals and special events
Get Involved and be part of Burnaby’s signature events including Canada Day, Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, Halloween and more!
Recreation: Community events
Have fun while giving back by volunteering at community events hosted by the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department throughout the year. Events include Girolino, Willingdon Fair, Bonsor Boo, plus many more.
Aquatic services
We offer volunteer opportunities to assist instructors with swimming lessons, and staff with in-service training and special events and programs.
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.
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
Citizen Support Services is looking for savvy shoppers to shop for housebound seniors’ weekly groceries. Make a difference by helping seniors remain independent. There’re also opportunities as a shopping buddy, providing a daily phone call or delivering their groceries.
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.
Access services
Our access & adapted activities team are always looking for some helping hands. Volunteering with our adapted activities provides our communities with quality experiences in an inclusive, enriching environment while having the most fun.
Preschool services
Have fun and get involved with our smallest participants. Opportunities are available to volunteer in our preschool programs, activities and special events.
Children's Programs
Make a difference by volunteering in our children's programs. We have a variety of fun and exciting opportunities to get involved with at our different centres and locations throughout the community.
Youth services
Burnaby’s Youth Services offers various volunteer opportunities for youth aged 14-18 years.
Camps and playgrounds
Our Parks, Recreation & Culture Department offers plenty of fun and exciting summer volunteer opportunities for Burnaby youth 14 years and older.
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: