Activities involved
Election Support Finance
Skills required
Event Planning Fundraising Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Resume
Languages Needed:

English required. Additional languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Punjabi, or Tagalog are considered strong assets.

  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit

Fundraising Support Volunteer – Campaign Operations

9855 Austin rd, Burnaby, BC, V3J 1N4 [map]
2-6 hours / weekly
Till Oct 17,2026
Garnet for Burnaby is seeking a detail-oriented and trustworthy volunteer to support campaign fundraising efforts.

Fundraising is essential to running an effective and competitive city council campaign. This role supports small donor outreach, event coordination, and pledge tracking to ensure the campaign has the resources needed to reach voters across Burnaby.

This position is ideal for someone who is organized, professional, and comfortable communicating with supporters.

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What will the Volunteer be doing?
	•	Assisting with coordination of small donor events
	•	Tracking pledges and maintaining organized records
	•	Supporting phone outreach to potential supporters
	•	Following up with donors in a professional manner
	•	Helping ensure compliance with campaign finance guidelines

This is a behind-the-scenes leadership support role.

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What skills do you need from Volunteers?
	•	Strong organization skills
	•	Professional communication
	•	Comfortable speaking on the phone
	•	High level of discretion and integrity
	•	Reliable and detail-oriented
	•	Basic spreadsheet familiarity (Excel/Numbers/Google Sheets)

No prior political experience required.
Additional Details & Skills Required
Please provide a brief introduction outlining your interest and any relevant experience in event coordination, administration, or outreach.
Certification or Education Required
No formal certification required.
Background in administration, finance, business, communications, or event coordination is an asset.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Direct involvement in the operational side of a municipal campaign
	•	Experience in fundraising strategy and donor engagement
	•	Professional leadership exposure
	•	Reference upon successful completion
Activities involved
Election Support Finance
Skills required
Event Planning Fundraising Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Resume
Languages Needed:

English required. Additional languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Punjabi, or Tagalog are considered strong assets.

  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit