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City of Burnaby - Burnaby Art Gallery
General Interests
Art Assistant for Programs
This is a great opportunity for people who are interested in art making and would like to get more experience working with a professional artist instructor!
Art Assistance will be responsible for assisting with set-up and cleanup for arts programs for participants of all ages, as well as assisting instructor and participants with art projects. Should be comfortable interacting with participants in a positive and encouraging way.
Community Arts Assistant
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.
Special Events and Receptions
Assists with gallery special events/exhibition openings and programs, or occasional weekday art programs including room set up, food preparation that includes cutting and displaying food, tea or drinks preparation, hosting, serving and taking stats of patrons.
Duties include set-up and cleanup for opening receptions and artist talks, as well as directing and interacting with the public.
City of Burnaby - Burnaby Village Museum
Volunteer Opportunities (Please choose at least one opportunity)
Camps
Working as part of the Burnaby Village Museum camps team, volunteers ensure that children ages 5-12 gain an appreciation of the Museum and local history. Camps usually run at Spring Break and during July and August. Camp Volunteers meet and greet participants and interact with children throughout the day. Camp Volunteers prepare and assist with crafts and participate in games and other heritage activities. Volunteers may be asked to work with individual participants or with groups of children.
Exhibit and Activity Interpretation
Exhibit Interpretation Volunteers assist on-site when the Museum is open to the general public, usually from May-September and November through to early January. Volunteers dress in Burnaby Village Museum shirts and are usually stationed in homes and businesses in the Village. They make visitors feel welcome and engage them in learning through informal conversations. These volunteers may also lead interpretive activities for the general public, which may also involve the volunteer dressing in historical costume.
City of Burnaby - Recreation: Children's Programs
Volunteer Opportunities - Locations
Bill Copeland Sports Centre 3767 Kensington Avenue
Program Coordinator:
Riley Kada-Wong
604-320-2201
riley.kada-wong@burnaby.ca
Bonsor Recreation Complex 6550 Bonsor Avenue
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
Cameron Recreation Centre 9523 Cameron Street
Program Coordinator:
Stacy Hemmerling
604-415-3553
stacy.hemmerling@burnaby.ca
Edmonds Community Centre 7433 Edmonds Street
Program Coordinator:
Fine Arts Leader: Stephanie Anderson 604-297-4906 stephanie.anderson@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
Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool - 240 Willingdon Avenue
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Program Coordinator:
Pamela Malicki
604-297-4914
pamela.malicki@burnaby.ca
Kensington Complex - 6159 Curtis Street
Program Coordinator:
Kathryn Carriss
604-297-4530
kathryn.carriss@burnaby.ca
Willingdon Community Centre - 1491 Carleton Avenue
Program Coordinator:
Colmar Satchwell
604-297-4525
colmar.satchwell@burnaby.ca
Southwest Community - Various Locations
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
Southeast Community - Various Locations
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
Northeast Community - Various Locations
Program Coordinator:
Laurie Bedford
604-297-4529
laurie.bedford@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
Northwest Community - Various Locations
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.
City of Burnaby - Recreation: Arena Services
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Skating Lessons
Your role as a volunteer would be assisting Skating Instructors with skating lessons for Preschool age 3 -5 years and Children 6 - 12 years.
City of Burnaby - Recreation: Camps and Playgrounds
General Interests
Bonsor Recreation Complex
Program Coordinator:
Nicole Fleury
604-297-4576
bonsor.campservices@burnaby.ca
Camp Madawaska
Warner Loat Park
Program Coordinator:
Laurie Bedford
604-297-4529
laurie.bedford@burnaby.ca
Deer Lake Beach Camps
Program Coordinator:
Jamie Barber
604-294-7224, jamie.barber@burnaby.ca
Riverway Sports Complex
Program Coordinator:
Jamie Barber
604-294-7224, jamie.barber@burnaby.ca
Swangard Stadium
Program Coordinator:
Jamie Barber
604-294-7224, jamie.barber@burnaby.ca
Playgrounds
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.
City of Burnaby - Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Choose one or both areas of interest:
Shadbolt Theatre Usher
Enrich the patron experience and promote safety and comfort for our Theatre guests. Shows take place throughout the year in two theatres at the Shadbolt Centre.
NOTE: We are not doing intake for new Shadbolt Theatre volunteers at this time. Please feel free to submit your application and we will contact you when Theatre opportunities become available.