Volunteers

Parkgate Community Centre accepts volunteer application forms throughout the year. All applicants are interviewed, screened (criminal record checks processed), trained, and supervised throughout their volunteer service. The goal of this program is to provide volunteers with the opportunity to gain valuable experience, skills and contacts in their own community.

The Volunteer Coordinator determines the interests, skills and time commitment of a volunteer and then places the individual in the appropriate programming or service area.

  • Volunteers are given the opportunity to assist with decision-making on committees and projects.
  • Volunteers assume responsibility and take leadership roles in programs and services.
  • Volunteers are provided with staff support and guidance.

Volunteers work in the following areas:

  • Administration
  • Seniors
  • Youth
  • Childcare
  • Pottery
  • Sports programs
  • Summer camps
  • Special events
  • Board of Directors
  • Committees

Current Volunteer Opportunities at Parkgate

             "Volunteering at camp is going great, it is so much fun! I'm so happy I did it! The leaders are great and

              so are the kids, plus practicing french is great!" A quote from Tazmin who volunteered at the french

              language camp. 

How do I apply and get involved as a Volunteer at Parkgate?

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please complete the following steps.

  1. Check to see which opportunities best match your current interests, skills or reasons for volunteering.

  2. Make sure you meet our requirements for the volunteer position you are applying for.

  3. Make sure your available time matches the availability needs of your position(s).

  4. If you would like to apply, print out the Volunteer Application form and complete it. (If you are unable to print out the form, call 604-983-6385 or forms are available at Parkgate’s front desk)
  5. Please submit your completed application form(s) to:

    Bronwyn James, Volunteer Coordinator

    3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver, B.C., V7H 2Z8

    or email bjames@myparkgate.com

  6. When Volunteer Resources has received your completed application, we will contact you to set up an interview.

Volunteer Newsletter

We invite you to read Parkgate's quarterly Volunteer Newsletter!

Volunteer Recognition

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Parkgate Community Services each year, all volunteers at Parkgate Community Centre are recognized by receiving an invitation to the AGM, as well as the reception that follows. At the AGM volunteers who have donated 100 hours or more during the year are given special recognition for their accomplishments.

The Anne Mooi Volunteer of the Year Award was established in recognition of former Executive Director, Anne Mooi and of her belief in the power of volunteerism. The first recipient of this award for the year 2007 was Donna Phillips.

Anne Mooi and Donna Phillips

Arleta Beckett, Janice Taylor, Fran Haberlin, Eric Morter, Marge Buchanan and Bronwyn James

Volunteer Ambassadors are a special group of volunteers who have partially or fully retired from a long and rich volunteer history with Parkgate Community Services. The first recipients of this award in 2008 were: Marge Buchanan, Peggy Cardno, Fran Haberlin, Mary Hunter, Eric Morter (since deceased) and Janice Taylor.