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Volunteers Interested in volunteering with children aged 5-13? Join our children’s program team! Children’s volunteers take on a variety of exciting roles including:
Why join our team?
About Burnaby’s children’s programs Our City of Burnaby children’s programs come in all shapes and sizes. Our programs can range in size from 12 to 36 participants for children aged 5-13yrs. The main 4 types of programs we offer include:
As a volunteer, you will be responsible for supporting our staff set up, oversee, and take down our programs. Requirements Children’s program volunteers must:
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I would like to volunteer
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
Temporary Cameron Recreation Centre 110-9855 Austin Avenue
Program Coordinator:
Tim MacVinnie
604-297-4454
tim.macvinnie@burnaby.ca
Edmonds Community Centre 7433 Edmonds Street
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
Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool - 240 Willingdon Avenue
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Program Coordinator:
Charisse Correia
604-297-4914
charisse.correia@burnaby.ca
Kensington Complex - 6159 Curtis Street
Program Coordinator:
Laurie Bedford
604-297-4530
laurie.bedford@burnaby.ca
Willingdon Community Centre - 1491 Carleton Avenue
Program Coordinator:
Maya Piscopo
604-297-4525
maya.piscopo@burnaby.ca
Christine Sinclair Community Centre - 3713 Kensignton Avenue
Program Coordinator:
Mark Frouws
604-294-7814
Mark.frouws@burnaby.ca
Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre - 7789 18th Street
Program Coordinator:
Samantha Morrison
604-421-8236
samantha.morrison@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:
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
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.
Bonsor Recreation Complex
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Bonsor Complex Easter Event - Event Day 2026 | 1 | 4/3/2026 | 4/3/2026 | |
| Bonsor Complex Easter Event - Mandatory Training 2026 | 1 | 3/20/2026 | 3/20/2026 | |
| Bonsor Complex Easter Event - Morning set up 2026 | 1 | 4/3/2026 | 4/3/2026 | |
Christine Sinclair Community Centre
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Clay Creations Feb 17-Mar 31 | 3 | 3/3/2026 | 3/31/2026 | |
| Basketball Skills and Drills Jan 12-Mar 30 | 0 | 3/2/2026 | 3/30/2026 | |
| Basketball Skills and Drills Jan 16-Mar 13 | 0 | 2/27/2026 | 3/13/2026 | |
| Chess Club Feb 18-April 1 | 3 | 3/4/2026 | 4/1/2026 | |
| Chess Club Feb 23-Mar 30 | 3 | 3/2/2026 | 3/30/2026 | |
| Cookie Club Feb 18-April 1 | 0 | 3/4/2026 | 4/1/2026 | |
| Cookie Club Feb 23-Mar 30 | 3 | 3/2/2026 | 3/30/2026 | |
| Floor Hockey Jan 16-Mar 13 | 3 | 2/27/2026 | 3/13/2026 | |
| Hot Wheels Feb 18-April 1 | 3 | 3/4/2026 | 4/1/2026 | |
| KidzConnect Feb 20-April 3 | 4 | 2/27/2026 | 4/3/2026 | |
| Lego Mania Feb 19-April 2 | 4 | 2/26/2026 | 4/2/2026 | |
| Ready, Set, Cook! Feb 17-Mar 31 | 3 | 3/3/2026 | 3/31/2026 | |
| Ready, Set, Cook! Feb 19-April 2 | 4 | 2/26/2026 | 4/2/2026 | |
| Soccer Jan 14-April 1 | 3 | 3/4/2026 | 4/1/2026 | |
| Sports + Games Jan 14-April 1 | 3 | 3/4/2026 | 4/1/2026 | |
| Sports + Games Jan 16-Mar 13 | 3 | 2/27/2026 | 3/13/2026 | |
Edmonds Community Centre
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| SPRING 2026 FINE ARTS - Children's Dance Classes Fridays | 8 | 4/10/2026 | 5/29/2026 | |
Parks, Recreation and Culture Fundamental Goal Statement:
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is dedicated to offering the very best in programs, activities and events – all in a welcoming setting for residents and visitors of all ages, skill levels and interests. Together, our goal is to create a community that provides citizens with opportunities for an active and healthy lifestyle.
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city.
We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.
