Volunteer

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.

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.

Get Involved and be part of Burnaby’s signature events including Canada Day, Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, Halloween and more!

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.

We offer volunteer opportunities to assist instructors with swimming lessons, and staff with in-service training and special events and programs.

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.

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 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.

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.

Our volunteers work in many areas–from special events to school programs, from costuming to collections research.

Volunteer in fine arts and music programs, day camps or at festivals and special events.

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.

Have fun and get involved with our smallest participants. Opportunities are available to volunteer in our preschool programs, activities and special events.

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.

Burnaby's youth services offers many volunteer opportunities for youth interested in getting involved with their community.

Be a part of planting one of Burnaby’s 40+ iconic Eco-sculptures, living sculptures featured in parks throughout the spring, winter and holiday seasons, or be a part of other environmental opportunities like mason bee stewardship and pollinator planting.

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.

Our Parks, Recreation & Culture Department offers plenty of fun and exciting summer volunteer opportunities for Burnaby youth 14 years and older.