City of Port Coquitlam - Events

Castle Park - Event Assistant

Port Coquitlam’s annual Canada Day event is returning for 2026! Everyone is invited to come together for a picnic in the park with live entertainment at Castle Park. Enjoy family-friendly games and festivities, a beverage garden, food trucks and more.

Volunteers are wanted for a variety of roles, including assisting with set-up and take down of tables, chairs, and tents, providing event information and directions, assisting with line-up management, and assisting event staff as needed. This is a great role for anyone who wants to learn about event management and enjoys variety and working as part of a team. 

Date: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

Times:

• 12:30pm - 4:30pm OR
• 4:15pm - 8:30pm

Location:

• Castle Park (2252 Castle Crescent)
• Check in at the Volunteer HQ tent (Castle Park)

Specific volunteer duties may include:

• Assisting with the set up or take down of the event of tables, chairs and tents;
• Helping to manage lineups;
• Assisting with hospitality of performers and VIPs;
• Providing activity schedules and directions to different activities and facilities; or 
• Providing break relief for other volunteers

Working Conditions: Canada Day will run RAIN OR SHINE. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Snacks will be provided.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 19 years of age
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team
• Able to safely lift 20lbs an asset
• Previous customer service experience is an asset
• Fluent in spoken English (fluency in a second language is an asset) 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact, Events at events@portcoquitlam.ca.