Special Event Volunteer Burnaby Fair September 18th, 2026
Ongoing
Burnaby Fair – Volunteer Opportunity We are looking for at least 20 energetic and experienced volunteers to help make the Burnaby Fair a success! This is a great opportunity to be part of an amazing team, gain hands-on volunteer experience, and help support 30+ community resource booths and hundreds of participants at one of Burnaby’s largest community events. Volunteers will work closely with the Burnaby Village Museum (BVM) staff and event team. Selected volunteers will receive a short online orientation with the Event Manager beforehand, and the invitation link will be provided in advance. DATE: Friday, September 18th, 2026 SHIFT OPTIONS: • Morning Shift: 10:15 am – 2:45 pm • Afternoon Shift: 2:15 pm – 6:45 pm Volunteers will be assigned to one shift and are expected to remain in their roles until the end of their assigned shift. LOCATION: Burnaby Village Museum ADDRESS: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby Volunteer Responsibilities Morning Shift – Setup & Preparation • Assisting with event setup and preparing the area before participants arrive • Guiding organizations to their assigned tables • Helping set up tents • Moving tables and distributing chairs • Working with BVM staff and volunteers to ensure the event area is ready by 2:00 pm • Meeting and coordinating with BVM staff and volunteers before the event begins Afternoon Shift – Event Support • Welcoming community participants as they arrive • Guiding participants to entrances, information, and activities • Supporting community resource booths and organizations • Assisting with registration and distributing event materials • Providing directions and general information to participants • Supporting crowd management • Serving food and refreshments, as needed • Assisting with event activities and cleanup IMPORTANT: Community participants are expected to begin arriving around 2:00 pm, so the entire event area needs to be fully prepared before then. Family Attendance: Volunteers’ family members are welcome to attend the event. However, volunteers are expected to remain in their assigned roles and complete their full volunteer shift until the scheduled end time. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact a Coordinator of Volunteers at knogovitsina@burnabyfamilylife.org or 604-312-3243
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
• Discover Inspiring stories from successful newcomer professionals and entrepreneurs who have overcome challenges on their employment journey • Meeting New people and networking • Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all volunteers • Bus ticket will be provided upon request