Volunteers
Interested in volunteering with kids under 5 years old? Join our preschool team!
Preschool volunteers take on a variety of exciting roles including:
Why join our team?
About Burnaby’s preschool programs
Our City of Burnaby preschool programs come in all shapes and sizes. Our programs can range in size from 12 to 60 participants (with parents) for students aged 0-5yrs. 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
Preschool volunteers must:
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Program Coordinator: Chris McLaren 604- 297-4590 Chris.mclaren@burnaby.ca |
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Program Coordinator: Brett Boland 604-297-4831 brett.boland@burnaby.ca Locations: Programs run at Stride Avenue Community School and Second Street Community School. |
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Program Coordinator: Mark Frouws 604-294-7814 Mark.frouws@burnaby.ca
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Program Coordinator: Maya Piscopo 604- 297-4525 maya.piscopo@burnaby.ca |
Program Coordinator:
Maya Piscopo
604-297-4525
maya.piscopo@burnaby.ca
Locations:
Willingdon Community Centre
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Little Green Thumbs-Set 1 | 4 | 4/5/2025 | 5/10/2025 | |
| Little Green Thumbs-Set 2 | 6 | 5/17/2025 | 6/21/2025 | |
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.
