Our volunteers help keep Coquitlam safe and clean, protect our environment and support our seniors and those in need. Volunteers make our community programs and events a success and provide a dynamic environment where all are welcome.
We appreciate the contributions of our volunteers, which are what allow us to extend our reach and impact in the community. Our volunteers help enrich the lives of others and makes Coquitlam a great place to live, learn and play.
Coquitlam has over 16,000 catch basins removing excess water from our streets every time it rains. While they help prevent flooding on neighbourhood streets, we also need to protect the health of fish and aquatic habitat as the catch basins connect directly to our local watercourses.
Adopt-a-Catch Basin to keep it clear from leaves, debris, litter and snow !
Through these programs, volunteers clean up a stretch of trail or road at least once a week (monthly in winter) with equipment provided by the City. They also serve as the City’s eyes and ears, reporting problems, hazards or vandalism they see along the way. Join as an individual or make it a family activity.
Invasive plants are non-native plants that were introduced to our environment through seeds, cuttings, garden plants, etc. that spread aggressively and take over the natural environment. They out-compete native plants, including endangered species, and destroy habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife. Quite simply, they are "Bad Seeds".
Help prevent the spread of invasive species by participate in organized invasive plant pulls.
Volunteering with the Coquitlam RCMP is a great way to:
We have five volunteer programs:
Learn more about volunteering with the Coquitlam RCMP or email RCMP Volunteer Recruitment.
Brighten a local senior’s day with a letter, poem, drawing or anything bearing a positive message. Submissions received are distributed to seniors who have signed up for the City’s Meals for Seniors delivery program. To participate, simply email us a letter or scanned image.
Interested in volunteering with our Park Spark team? Inquire about our current volunteer opportunities by emailing a Park Spark Program Leader.
To sign up, email the Program Coordinator and state which park you are interested in.
From there you’ll need to complete the Statement of Commitment and Release and Waiver Form (these forms will be sent to you).
Team up with Park Spark and help grow food to share with the community.
Email the Program Coordinator for more information.
Join the Park Spark Youth Activity Committee and share your ideas towards the development of outdoor youth spaces. Create opportunities and activities for youth to participate in local parks.
Email the Program Coordinator to get involved.
Join the Outdoor Youth Sport Committee and provide input and leadership in the development and activation of a variety of outdoor sport drop-ins and pop-ups in Coquitlam Parks.
Email the Program Coordinator to get involved.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, gain valuable experience, have fun and get involved in your community. Volunteer your time:
Ready to see what’s available? Check out our current volunteer opportunities. We are always looking for new program ideas. If you have a skill you would like to share, email Community Services Staff.
Sign up using our volunteer portal.
For more information about volunteering contact:
Community Services Coordinator
Phone: 604-927-6076
Fax: 604-927-4395
Email Volunteer Program
Repair Cafés are events where residents can bring broken items to be fixed for free by volunteers who are handy and who like tinkering/fixing things, or for volunteers who simply want to help out in the community.
We need your help! We are seeking people who can repair:
If you are interested in helping us, please click visit our Volunteer page and sign up.
This program identifies and connects socially isolated and vulnerable seniors to City of Coquitlam programs, services and leisure opportunities. Through the delivery of healthy balanced meals, our volunteers and staff will connect seniors in our community with opportunities for social interaction.
Learn more about Meaningful Meals for Seniors.
Click here to sign up as a volunteer.
Connect with others, spark new friendships and help keep seniors connected with what's happening in the community - all through a weekly phone call.
Click here to sign up as a volunteer.
As part of Tree Spree, the City's Park Spark and Urban Forestry Teams are coordinating a variety of community outreach and educational activities this year, including:
Watch the Tree Spree page for information, or email the Park Spark team to get involved.
We're on the lookout for a few Sport Hosts to enhance the sports experience at our various parks and outdoor sporting facilities. Volunteers will get to be an ambassador for the parks and their tasks include:
For more information, or to apply for this exciting volunteer opportunity, email the program coordinator.
Volunteer to assist with a variety of programs provided at Coquitlam community centres.
If you love the outdoors, Coquitlam has a variety of volunteer opportunities related to outdoor recreation and conservation.
Find volunteer opportunities with Coquitlam law enforcement, safety and emergency preparedness agencies.
Assist the City of Coquitlam with a variety of programs and services provided at the City's sports, leisure and aquatic complexes.
Volunteers in Parks, Recreation and Culture Services assist in delivering sports, leisure and environmental programs as well as special events.
The City of Coquitlam hosts a variety of special events and celebrations throughout the year. One of the largest is the annual Canada Day Celebration. Volunteers assist with the set-up and take-down of exhibits and assist with entertainment, food and clean-up.
The City recruits to fill positions on advisory and statutory committees and boards on an annual basis (typically in the fall) or when a vacancy arises.
We want to hear about why you volunteer and some of the experiences you've had. Simply complete our brief My Volunteer Story web form.
General Volunteer Process- (Required to volunteer in recreation, community and special events)