How to Apply
To volunteer for any of the opportunities listed on this page, complete the on-line volunteer application or download and submit the paper application form.
If you have any questions please email the Volunteer Coordinator or contact Parks, Recreation and Culture at 604-859-3134. Please note that the length of the application process may vary depending on the volunteer program area and their specific application requirements.
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Volunteer Opportunities
With over 157 parks in Abbotsford, there are plenty to choose from. Volunteers may pick up litter, remove invasive plants and report on vandalism or maintenance problems. This opportunity is perfect for individuals, clubs and schools. It may be where you live, work or play – there is a street out there that could use your help. Volunteers adopt a length of roadway, and keep it free of litter and other garbage.
- Parks - minimum age of 14 years; unless with an organized group/company or with parent/guardian and under supervision
- Pick a site
- Register for a Parks Orientation meeting
April is Community Clean Up Month
Community Clean-up Month is a great way to get involved in volunteering, contribute to environmental stewardship in our community, encourage social responsibility and it helps beautify our neighbourhoods as a way to celebrate Earth day on April 22. Abbotsford residents are encouraged to pick litter up around their workplace, school, parks, trails and streets from April 1 - 30each year.
Volunteers of this Community Clean-Up program make a huge impact in our community; why not join us?- Register Online
- Connect with our team to pick a location
- Register for a Community Clean-up supply meeting to collect FREE clean up supplies; bags, pickers and gloves
Volunteers are needed at our Recreation Centres to assist program staff in leading games, crafts and other activities in our Arenas, Aquatics, Fitness, Day Camps and Art, Recreation and Sport Program divisions.
Recreation Buddy Program provides support for special needs children aged 3-12 years participating in recreation programming at ARC and MRC. Volunteers receive training on clarification of instructions, social interactions, focusing to complete tasks and basic problem solving which may be helpful for working with children of diverse needs.
- Minimum age 14 years
- A Criminal Record Check and two Reference forms
- Attend a Recreation Orientation meeting
- Some programs require specialized training specific to their program area
We’re always looking for volunteers to assist with Special Events throughout the city. Roles could include assisting with set-up, tear-down, activities, crafts, registration, food handling and much more. Volunteer opportunities include events such as Arbour Day, Canada Day, Communities in Bloom and many more community events.
- Special Event - minimum age is 15 years
Traffic Control Personnel (TCP) are needed to assist with parade routes and general flow of pedestrian traffic when events are near roadways. We invite individuals who currently have a TCP license to join us. Events vary and are year round.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Must hold a current TCP certificate
If you do not hold a TCP certificate but are interested in this opportunity, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator. Subsidized training classes may be an option.
Throughout the province, thousands of Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers are provided response training so that when an emergency or disaster strikes in their community, they are ready to help. ESS volunteers are trained to provide for the immediate needs of evacuees and the emergency responders affected by an emergency or disaster.
The Abbotsford Emergency Program ESS Team is actively looking for 10 energetic and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to volunteering in their community.
Storm Drain Troopers
This program will provide kits to volunteers who can now with the stroke of a paint brush help protect City of Abbotsford rivers and streams by reminding folks with a bright yellow fish at each drain that what goes in to their storm drain matters.
- Minimum age is 14 years; unless with an organized group/company or with parent/guardian and under supervision
- Pick a location
- Review Safety brochure
- Register for a Safety Orientation meeting
Go Green Team
Special events are so much fun but they can produce a lot of waste. Abbotsford residents do a great job of sorting their compost, recycling and garbage at home but we all seem to get confused when we are away from home. The Go Green Team monitors specially designed garbage, compost and recycling bins through public education at special events. Customer Service and Waste disposal training is provided in our Go Green orientation so volunteers can feel confident with assisting the public with answers to their waste sorting questions.
- Minimum age is 14 years; unless with an organized group/company or with parent/guardian and under supervision
- Attend a Go Green Orientation meeting and Safety brochure