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Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteers help keep Coquitlam safe and clean, protect our environment, and support our seniors and those in need. Volunteers make our community programs and events a success, and provide a dynamic environment where all are welcome.
We appreciate the contributions of our volunteers, which are what allow us to extend our reach and impact in the community. Our volunteers help enrich the lives of others and makes Coquitlam a great place to live, learn and play.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Adopt-a-Catch Basin
- Adopt-a-Trail or Street
- Bad Seed
- Coquitlam RCMP
- Letters of Kindness
- Park Spark
- Recreation & Community
- Supporting Seniors
- Tree Spree
Adopt-a Catch Basin
Coquitlam has over 16,000 catch basins removing excess water from our streets every time it rains. While they help prevent flooding on neighbourhood streets, we also need to protect the health of fish and aquatic habitat as the catch basins connect directly to our local watercourses.
Adopt-a-Catch Basin to keep it clear from leaves, debris, litter and snow !
Adopt-a-Trail or Adopt-a-Street
Through these programs, volunteers clean up a stretch of trail or road at least once a week (monthly in winter) with equipment provided by the City. They also serve as the City’s eyes and ears, reporting problems, hazards or vandalism they see along the way. Join as an individual or make it a family activity.
Bad Seed
Invasive plants are non-native plants that were introduced to our environment through seeds, cuttings, garden plants, etc. that spread aggressively and take over the natural environment. They out-compete native plants, including endangered species, and destroy habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife. Quite simply, they are "Bad Seeds".
Help prevent the spread of invasive species by participate in organized invasive plant pulls.
Coquitlam RCMP
Volunteering with the Coquitlam RCMP is a great way to:
- Get connected to your neighbours and your neighbourhood
- Meet new people from diverse backgrounds and build a stronger social and professional network
- Gain skills and experience that will make your job and post-secondary education applications stand out
- Put your unique skills and abilities to work supporting your local police
- Learn about crime and safety in your community and what you can do to keep your family, friends and property safe
We have five volunteer programs:
- Auxiliary Constables
- Block Watch
- Citizens’ Crime Watch
- Community Police Stations
- Tri-Cities Speed Watch
Learn more about volunteering with the Coquitlam RCMP or email RCMP Volunteer Recruitment.
Letters of Kindness
Brighten a local senior’s day with a letter, poem, drawing or anything bearing a positive message. Submissions received are distributed to seniors who have signed up for the City’s Meals for Seniors delivery program. To participate, simply email us a letter or scanned image.
Park Spark
Interested in volunteering with our Park Spark team? Inquire about our current volunteer opportunities by emailing a Park Spark Program Leader.
Requirements
- Able to complete the volunteer duties
- Follow park regulations
- Have good safety awareness
How to Sign Up
To sign up, email the Program Coordinator and state which park you are interested in.
From there you’ll need to complete the Statement of Commitment and Release and Waiver Form (these forms will be sent to you).
Growing for Change - Youth Urban Garden Team
Team up with Park Spark and help grow food to share with the community.
Email the Program Coordinator for more information.
Park Spark Youth Activity Committee
Join the Park Spark Youth Activity Committee and share your ideas towards the development of outdoor youth spaces. Create opportunities and activities for youth to participate in local parks.
Email the Program Coordinator to get involved.
Outdoor Youth Sport Committee
Join the Outdoor Youth Sport Committee and provide input and leadership in the development and activation of a variety of outdoor sport drop-ins and pop-ups in Coquitlam Parks.
Email the Program Coordinator to get involved.
Recreation & Community Opportunities
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, gain valuable experience, have fun and get involved in your community. Volunteer your time:
- In swimming or skating lessons
- With festivals and events
- As a host or as a meet and greeter
- As a recreation assistant in sports, arts and craft programs or day camps
- On a youth committee or council
- With food services at the 50-plus pavilions
- Coquitlam Youth Council (CYC) - The "Voice of Youth" provides ideas, feedback, and suggestions on city-wide initiatives, programs, and current issues facing youth in Coquitlam. We connect with our peers, gather opinions, and advocate for a youth-friendly community.
Ready to see what’s available? Check out our current volunteer opportunities. We are always looking for new program ideas. If you have a skill you would like to share, email Community Services Staff.
Sign up using our volunteer portal.
Volunteer Requirements
- Create a Volunteer Profile - Visit the volunteer portal to create a volunteer profile.
- Provide References
- Complete a Police Information Check
- Attend an Orientation Session
For more information about volunteering contact:
Community Services Coordinator
Phone: 604-927-6076
Fax: 604-927-4395
Email Volunteer Program
Meaningful Meals for Seniors
This program identifies and connects socially isolated and vulnerable seniors to City of Coquitlam programs, services and leisure opportunities. Through the delivery of healthy balanced meals, our volunteers and staff will connect seniors in our community with opportunities for social interaction.
Learn more about Meaningful Meals for Seniors.
Click here to sign up as a volunteer.
Social Connections Program
Connect with others, spark new friendships and help keep seniors connected with what's happening in the community - all through a weekly phone call.
Click here to sign up as a volunteer.
Tree Spree
As part of Tree Spree, the City's Park Spark and Urban Forestry Teams are coordinating a variety of community outreach and educational activities this year, including:
- Volunteer tree and garden planting sessions
- Tree planting near schools in collaboration with teachers and students
- Educational walks, workshops and other initiatives
- Tree giveaways to residents and businesses
Watch the Tree Spree page for information, or email the Park Spark team to get involved.
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Volunteering in Community Centres
Volunteer to assist with a variety of programs provided at Coquitlam community centres.
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Volunteering in Outdoors & Environment
If you love the outdoors, Coquitlam has a variety of volunteer opportunities related to outdoor recreation and conservation.
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Volunteering in Public Safety
Find volunteer opportunities with Coquitlam law enforcement, safety and emergency preparedness agencies.
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Volunteering in Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
Assist the City of Coquitlam with a variety of programs and services provided at the City's sports, leisure and aquatic complexes.
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Recreation & Community Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers in Parks, Recreation and Culture Services assist in delivering sports, leisure and environmental programs as well as special events.
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Special Events
The City of Coquitlam hosts a variety of special events and celebrations throughout the year. One of the largest is the annual Canada Day Celebration. Volunteers assist with the set-up and take-down of exhibits and assist with entertainment, food and clean-up.
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Statutory Committees & Boards
The City recruits to fill positions on advisory and statutory committees and boards on an annual basis (typically in the fall) or when a vacancy arises.