Welcome to the City of Burnaby

Join our talented instructors at various locations as we celebrate with some sunshine and artmaking! Assist an artist with a block printing project or a community art project and help to greet the public with information about our programs and the gallery.

Duties include set-up and cleanup for hands-on arts programs for participants of all ages, assisting instructor and participants with art projects, and should be comfortable interacting with children, seniors and/or adults.

Saturday August 8th at Deer Lake 

Set against the scenic backdrop of Deer Lake Park, the 2024 Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival is an unforgettable celebration of music, community and culture. This year's eclectic lineup includes  legendary American singer and human rights activist Mavis Staples, Southwest-flavored indie rock band Calexico, and more.

This event is FREE and will feature multiple performances plus a kids’ activity area, an artisan market, and food trucks. New this year: no fences or entrance gates!

Click HERE for more info and full lineup.

Since 2000, the festival lawn of Deer Lake Park in Burnaby has played host to a wide array of professional blues and roots artists originating from around the world. In 2024 the Festival will expand to encompass a wider range of genres.

Friday Oct 30 at Burnaby Central Park, 6:00to 8:00pm (fireworks at 7:30)

The City of Burnaby celebrates Halloween and fall traditions with CENTRAL SPARK -- a fireworks-centered event at Central Park focused on family fun.

Featuring spooky art installations/photo ops, roving entertainers, a costumed dance party, food trucks, and a grand drone show and fireworks finale. Costumes are encouraged!

Click HERE for details.

Our adapted programs enable children, youth and adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities to join in, get social and get active in safe spaces that are welcoming, respectful and supportive.  These include social programs, active programs, and parent participation programs.

Our special events are tailored to create a welcoming and inclusive space for individuals with disabilities, their families, and our communities.

Bonsor Pool is a community pool that serves residents of the Metrotown area in Burnaby. It shares the same building as Bonsor Recreation Complex and is conveniently located to both Metrotown Skytrain Station and Metrotown. We offer a wide range of swimming lessons from preschool to adult, and have a particular focus on programming for diverse populations that live in the area.

Eileen Dailly is a community pool that serves residents of the Northwest region in Burnaby. It is across from the Confederation Seniors Centre and is adjacent to Confederation Park. We offer a wide range of swimming lessons from preschool to adult, and have a particular focus on preschool aged children.

Fred Randall Pool is a community pool that serves residents of the Edmonds area in Burnaby. It sits within the Edmonds Community Centre. We offer a wide range of swimming lessons from preschool to adult, and have a particular focus on diversified programs.

Special events are a great way to contribute and interact with like-minded individuals who enjoy aquatics. We have a wide variety of themed events at all locations throughout the year. By selecting this as your interest, you will be notified of all special event opportunities within our indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. This includes: CG Brown Pool, Bonsor Pool, Fred Randall Pool, Eileen Dailly Pool, and our four outdoor pools.

Are you friendly and responsible? We're looking for Bus Drivers to join our team. Using your Class 4 license, clean driving record, and background check, you will be essential in creating wonderful day trips for our seniors. 

Coffee Bar Host 

We're looking for a friendly face to welcome our seniors, serve them coffee and light refreshments, and help foster the cheerful, community atmosphere at our coffee Bar. 

Are you tech-savvy and enjoy helping others? Join our Open Computer Club and support community members in learning how to use their portable devices, including smartphones, iPad, laptops and more. We're looking for volunteers who can assist seniors with building confidence with technology in a friendly, supportive environment. 

We're seeking enthusiastic Bus Trip hosts and hostesses to bring joy and assist the Bus Driver on our popular senior's day trips! A successful background check is required for this rewarding role. 

Help provide support with events. Day-of coordination, including, decorating, arranging place settings, and assisting with food and dessert service to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for guests.  

Program Coordinator: 

Riley Kada-Wong

604-320-2201  

riley.kada-wong@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Fine & Performing Arts:  Caia Rurak 604-297-4586 caia.rurak@burnaby.ca

Preschool & Children's:  Chris McLaren 604297-4590 chris.mclaren@burnaby.ca

Special Events:  Nicole Fleury 604-297-4576 bonsor.campservices@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Tim MacVinnie 

604-297-4454

tim.macvinnie@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Fine Arts Leader:  Jackelyn Contreras 604-297-4906 jackelyn.contreras@burnaby.ca

Preschool & Children's:  Christy Beattie 604-2974893 christy.beattie@burnaby.ca

Special Events:  Rebecca Nugent-Hopkins 604-297-4832 rebecca.nugent-hopkins@burnaby.ca

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Program Coordinator:

Charisse Correia

604-297-4914

charisse.correia@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Laurie Bedford

604-297-4530

laurie.bedford@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Maya Piscopo

604-297-4525

maya.piscopo@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Mark Frouws

604-294-7814

Mark.frouws@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Samantha Morrison

604-421-8236

samantha.morrison@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Jessica Henderson

604-297-4572

jessica.henderson@burnaby.ca

Locations: 

• Chaffey-Burke Elementary School
• Clinton Elementary School
• Glenwood Elementary School
• Inman Elementary School
• Marlborough Elementary School
• Maywood Community School
• Nelson Elementary School
• South Slope Elementary School
• Suncrest Elementary School
• Windsor Elementary School

Program Coordinator:

Brett Boland

604-297-4831

brett.boland@burnaby.ca

Locations: 

• Armstrong Elementary School
• Brantford Elementary School
• Buckingham Elementary School
• Edmonds Community School
• Morley Elementary School
• Second Street Community School
• Stride Avenue Community School
• Taylor Park Elementary School
• Twelfth Avenue Elementary School

Program Coordinator:

Amanda Robertson

604-294-7631

amanda.robertson@burnaby.ca

Children's program volunteer opportunities may be available at the following elementary Schools and/or other locations in this community:

• Cameron
• Lyndhurst
• Montecito
• Sperling
• Stoney Creek
• Westridge
• Seaforth
• University Highlands 
• Forest Grove

Program Coordinator:

Stacy Hemmerling

604-297-4531

stacy.hemmerling@burnaby.ca

Children's program volunteer opportunities may be available at the following elementary schools:

• Aubrey
• Capitol Hill
• Confederation
• Gilmore
• Lochdale
• Rosser
• Brentwood
• Cascade Heights
• Douglas Rd
• Gilpin
• Park Crest
• Kitchener Elementary Schools.

Shop by Phone Phoner volunteers contact their assigned senior client(s) on a weekly basis to take their grocery order over the phone. The grocery order form is then emailed to Citizen Support Services and the volunteer shoppers take it from there.

Shop by Phone Shopper volunteers will shop the grocery orders for senior client(s) at Save On Food located on the corner Kingsway and Willingdon, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9-11:30am.

Volunteer Visitors provide a friendly visit once a week to a Burnaby senior, who is isolated or simply would like to make a social connection in person. Volunteer visits are typically 1-2 hours and can be in the senior client’s home or out in the community.

As a volunteer Shopping Buddy you will meet up with a senior client and accompany them in Metrotown or Lougheed Mall on Thursdays, from 10:30am to 1:00pm. All senior clients take HandyDart to and from the malls.

Phone Buddy volunteers provide a friendly phone call to isolated seniors in Burnaby that are in need of companionship, support and a friend over the phone. Phone Buddy volunteers typically call 1-2 times per week for 1-2 hours per phone call.

As a volunteer Gadabouts Driver you will pick up a senior client from their home and bring them to and from a local Burnaby Community/Recreation Centre, where our bus outing will begin and conclude. This takes place once a month on a Thursday (drivers are reimbursed for their mileage).

As a volunteer Lunch Program Driver you will pick up a senior client from their home and drive them to and from a local Burnaby Community/Recreation Centre. The lunch program runs on Thursdays between 10:30-1:00 pm (drivers are reimbursed for their mileage).

As a volunteer Social Event Assistant you will greet, socialize, and assist assigned senior client(s) during social outings/events. This volunteer position is for the Lunch Program and/or the Gadabouts outings, as well as seasonal Citizen Support Services special events.

As a Wellness Caller, you would perform check-in calls with Burnaby seniors, in the event of an Extreme Heat Response alert being issued.  

When the ice is out in the arenas we run sport programs and drop-in sport activities such as inline skating, soccer, ball hockey, and lacrosse. Volunteers are welcome to at our instructional programs and our drop-in services.

Contact: 
Meredith Yu 
meredith.yu@burnaby.ca
604-570-3640

Assisting with off-ice activities at arena special events.

Contact: 
Meredith Yu 
meredith.yu@burnaby.ca
604-570-3640

Assist with skating lessons for Preschool age 3 -5 years and Children 6 - 12 years. 

Contact: 
Meredith Yu 
meredith.yu@burnaby.ca
604-570-3640

Sohen Gill Sport Box at Confederation Park

Camps: Athletic Adventures Camp

Program Coordinator:

Charisse Correia

604-297-4914

Charisse.Correia@burnaby.ca

Camps:  Byrne Creek Outdoor Camp at Ron McLean Park

Program Coordinator: 

Brett Boland

604-297-4831 or brett.boland@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator: 

Riley Kada-Wong

604-320-2201  

riley.kada-wong@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Neetu Rana

604-297-4576

bonsor.campservices@burnaby.ca

          Warner Loat Park 

Program Coordinator:

Amanda Robertson

604-294-7631

amanda.robertson@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator: 

Jeff Chan 

604-415-3552 or Jeff.Chan@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Melissa Meehan

604-294-7607

melissa.meehan@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Colmar Satchwell 

604-297-4832

Colmar.Satchwell@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator: 

604-297-4525

Program Coordinator:

Kate Procopio

604-297-4567

kate.procopio@burnaby.ca

Program Coordinator:

Leah Bedford

604-205-3048

leah.bedford@burnaby.ca

Playgrounds:  Brentwood Park; Cariboo Park; David Gray Park; Forest Glen Park; George Green Park;  Lou Moro Park; McGill Park; Ron Mclean Park; Willingdon Heights Park.

Program Coordinator: 

Stacy Hemmerling at 604-297-4531 or stacy.hemmerling@burnaby.ca

Volunteers will assist a Leader in facilitating activities for children in local parks.

Program Coordinator:

Amy Duplantis

604-294-7814

amy.duplantis@burnaby.ca

Camps: Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre - Burnaby Summer Camp

Program Coordinator: 

Samantha Morrison

604-421-8236

Samantha.Morrison@Burnaby.ca

Drive a 25 passenger bus for seniors day trips. Class 4 license, Driver’s Abstract and background check will be required.

Assist bus driver on seniors day trips. Background check will be required.

Make hand-made crafts for sale at the seniors centre.

Help plan celebrations and special events for members at the seniors centre.

Enthusiastic student volunteers assist participants with their devices. Volunteers will assist seniors, helping them navigate cell phones, tablets, I-pads while teaching them shortcuts and other ways to make access to technology less intimidating.

Assist with operations of the 19+ Bingo program. Training will be provided. Must be 19+ to volunteer.

Host a Seniors Bus Trip and assist the bus driver on various types of trips.

Assist on the day of at a Edmonds Senior Society Special Event. Help with set-up, serving and take-down during the event.

Join our 55+ Bus Trips as the Bus Driver! You will be responsible for operating a 24 passenger bus and driving to destinations (mostly day trips) around the Lower Mainland and sometimes Vancouver Island/Sunshine Coast, or other nearby islands. 

You must have a class 4 (unrestricted) or 1 or 2. 

Program Coordinator: Maya Piscopo 604- 297-4525 maya.piscopo@burnaby.ca

 

 

Activity Type Classifications

• Assisting at Preschool Program

We are looking for compassionate volunteers to help our Seniors Activity Group thrive! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with and give back to the vibrant seniors in our community

Join our team as a Bingo Volunteer! Your enthusiasm is all you need to help run our games and bring joy to our players; we provide all the training.

Are you friendly and responsible? Looking for Bus Drivers to join our team. Using your Class 4 license, clean record, and background check, you will be essential in creating wonderful day trips for our seniors 

We're seeking enthusiastic bus hosts and hostesses to bring joy and assist the driver on our popular senior’s day trips! A successful background check is required for this rewarding role. 

We're looking for a friendly face to welcome our seniors, serve them coffee and light refreshments, and help foster the cheerful, community atmosphere at our coffee bar.

Help plan celebrations and special events for members at the seniors centre.

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2720 Beaverbrook Crescent

Burnaby, BC V3J 7K3

Contact Person: Sarah Barbour

Phone: 604-297-7606

Email: sarah.babour@burnaby.ca

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7433 Edmonds Street,

Burnaby, BC 

V3N 1B1

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6749 Nelson Avenue

Burnaby, BC V5H 3G8

Contact Person: Doug Hatch

Phone: 604-297-4497

Email: doug.hatch@burnaby.ca

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200 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BCV5C 5E9

Contact Person: Raj Gill

Phone: 604-268-1369

Email: rajpal.gill@burnaby.ca

This opportunity is for School District #41 students enrolled in the ACE - IT Fitness Leadership Program.

Contact Person: Sarah Barbour

Phone: 604-297-7606

Email: sarah.babour@burnaby.ca