Welcome to the City of Port Coquitlam – Youth Services page on MyVolunteerPage.com.
Volunteers play an important role in our Recreation programs and events. For information about the types of opportunities available in this area, check out the Volunteer Opportunities below.
Our Youth Services programs are based out of:
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Applying to Volunteer Interested in joining our volunteer team? Check out the application process below, the click the “Fill in an application” button to get started. Please note: interviews will take place seasonally, based on program needs. Recruitment for Youth Services volunteers will typically take place each March, August and December. |
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Step 1: Review Eligibility |
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To apply to be a Youth Services volunteer, you must be:
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Step 2: Apply |
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| Step 3: Getting Started |
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Volunteer opportunities are posted seasonally in line with the City's Leisure Guide.
For more information about other volunteer opportunities with the City of Port Coquitlam, please visit our website at www.portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer or contact Volunteer Services.
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604-927-7953
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General Interests
Youth-led Basketball Training
Assist Youth staff in developing a basketball training program which teaches the fundamentals of basketball and integrates these skills for everyday play. Volunteers will lead the program by organizing activities, ensuring each youth receives one-on-one support, adapting lessons to accommodate youth with varying levels of skill, and promoting a fun, inclusive, and positive environment. Volunteers will work with youth aged 11-13 and are expected to be mature, team-oriented individuals with a positive attitude.
Requirements:
- 15 to 18 years of age
- Previous experience playing basketball in a school program or extracurricular league
- Previous leadership experience is an asset
- Fluent in English; a second language is an asset
Seasons: Winter, Spring, Fall
Food with Friends
Help youth ages 11 to 18 in developing basic food prep skills and experience working in a commercial kitchen environment. Volunteers will assist Recreation Leaders in facilitating youth as they learn to follow recipes to prepare and enjoy a variety of nutritious meals.
Requirements:
- 18 to 25 years of age preferred
- Experience with preparing meals, kitchen safety, kitchen appliances
- Experience mentoring children or youth an asset
- Food Safe Level 1 an asset
- Fluent in spoken English
Seasons: Winter, Spring, Fall
FOOD WITH FRIENDS (SPRING 2023)
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Food with Friends - Kitchen Assistant | 5 | 5/27/2023 | 6/24/2023 | |
SPORTS PROGRAMS (SPRING 2023)
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Youth Led Basketball Program (Spring 2023) - Set 1 (April) | 3 | 4/14/2023 | 4/28/2023 | |
| Youth Led Basketball Program (Spring 2023) - Set 2 (May) | 4 | 5/5/2023 | 5/26/2023 | |
| Youth Led Basketball Program (Spring 2023) - Set 3 (June) | 4 | 6/2/2023 | 6/23/2023 | |
SPORTS PROGRAMS (WINTER 2023)
Assist with youth-focused sports programs based out the gymnasium at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Youth Led Basketball Program (Winter 2023) - Set 3 (March - April) | 1 | 3/24/2023 | 3/24/2023 | |
Our Volunteer Philosophy
Volunteers play an important role in delivering high quality recreation and community programs and in doing so, help to create a healthy, vibrant, and caring community.
The City of Port Coquitlam strives to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that engage participants, foster leadership skills and build community connections.
