Volunteer Opportunities
Recognizing City of Richmond Volunteers 2023
Richmond celebrates our volunteers with a campaign that highlights one special volunteer per month that has made a difference in our City.
Click on Jeannie's photo to learn about this generous person and how she contributed to make Richmond a better place for everyone!
| Volunteer Profiles |
| Geeta Chopra |
| James Greenhalgh |
| Christian Rey Vergara |
| Nicole Yue |
| Alina Malik |
| Sharon Kelly |
| Kento Otobe |
| Matthew Nissan |
Volunteer Opportunities
Whether you would like to utilize your special skills, explore career choices, meet new people or become a valuable member of a team, the City of Richmond and a wide range of community partners offer short and long-term volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas.
Sign-up to volunteer
Choose one of the following:
- Children and Youth programs
- Sports and Recreation
- City-wide Special Events
- Adults and Seniors programs
- Arts, Culture and Heritage programs
- Richmond Public Library
- Richmond RCMP Community Policing
- Richmond Olympic Oval and Sport Hosting Tournament
Aquatics
Reasons to volunteer
- Develop interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
- Gain experience in lifeguarding and instructing
- Create new friendships
- Have lots of fun
- Provides valuable and relevant experience directly applicable to the responsibilities of a Lifeguard Instructor. Many of the Lifeguard Instructors hired in Richmond are selected as successful candidates from skills and experiences gained from volunteering.
Ways to contribute
- Assist in swim lessons, adapted swim lessons, Aquafit classes and in the fitness centre
- Participate in staff in-service training sessions (e.g., acting as a victim in an emergency)
- Shadow guard
- Plan and/or implement special events
Volunteer contact
aquavolunteer@richmond.ca, call 604-233-6225 (MCAL) or 604-448-5353 (Watermania)
Cambie Community Centre
Reasons to volunteer- Develop new skills through training and practical experience
- Gain satisfaction by contributing to community projects and events
- Work together as a team in a friendly and welcoming environment
Ways to contribute
- Volunteer for seasonal programs and special events
- Work with people of different ages including Preschoolers, Youth and Seniors
- Help shape Cambie’s programs and events with our Program Committee
Volunteer contact
arienstra@richmond.ca
City Centre Community Centre
Reasons to volunteer
- Share your skills
- Meet new people
- Choose short and long-term roles
- Help as a volunteer leader in children's daycamps, seniors activities, Youth Leadership Teams and other programs
- Help with activities at community-wide special events
- Volunteer on various committees
- Become a board member
Volunteer contact
Helena Eglis at heglis@richmond.ca or 604-204-8582
Hamilton Community Centre
- Opportunities for all ages and commitment levels
- Available volunteer positions range from one hour in one day to 10 plus hours per week
- Assist with seasonal children, youth and seniors programs
- Help with activities at community-wide special events
- Serve on various committees
- Become a Board Member
Brendan Walker
Brendan.Walker@richmond.ca
Sea Island Community Centre
- Give back to the community
- Learn skills and gain experiences
- Add interest to resumes
- Make friendships and connections
- Share knowledge and help others
- Special Events
- Children, youth and adult programs
- Become a Board Member or program committee member for the Sea Island Community Association
Volunteer contact
Matthew Adams
seaisland@richmond.ca
South Arm Community Centre
- Develop new skills through training and practical experience
- Gain satisfaction by contributing to community projects and events
- Work together as a team in a friendly and welcoming environment
- Meet and interact with a variety of individuals
Ways to contribute
- Assist with seasonal children, youth and seniors programs
- Help with activities at community-wide special events
- Serve on various committees
- Become a Board Member
Volunteer contact
Kristy Ng
604-238-8073 or Kristy.Ng@richmond.ca
Steveston Community Centre
- help build our neighbourhood through giving back
- share your skill set
- engage with the community
Ways to contribute
- Help out with community special events and seasonal programs
- Become and Board Member
- Help with Committee work
Volunteer contact
Thompson Community Centre
Reasons to volunteer
- Give back to the community
- Learn skills and gain experiences
- Improve quality of resume
- Make friendships and connections
- Share knowledge and help others
Ways to contribute
- Special Events
- Children, youth and adult programs
- Become a Board Member or program committee member for the Thompson Community Association
Click here for our easy step by step guide: 
How to volunteer with us
Volunteer contact
Monica Lopez
thompson@richmond.ca
West Richmond Community Centre
Ways to volunteer
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Plan exciting community events - Join various committees
- Help with marketing and sponsorship activities
- Be part of event day activities.
Volunteer contact
Call 604-238-8400 or visit https://icanhelp.richmond.ca
Arts, Culture and Heritage Opportunities
Other Opportunities
Visit Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives to explore other volunteer opportunities in Richmond.
Volunteer Management Strategy 2018-2021
The Volunteer Management Strategy 2018-2021 was endorsed by Council in September 2018. This document focuses on supporting volunteers in their development and achievement of their personal goals, as well as further supporting City, partner and affiliate staff who work closely with volunteers. By reaching out to various community partners, staff strengthened the strategy to ensure its initiatives and action items detailed would be impactful.
View the Volunteer Management Strategy 2018-2021 for more details.