Volunteer with us!
BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL!
The Welcome to Burnaby Fair 2026 (September 18th, 2026)
is bringing our community together — and we need volunteers like you!
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.
🌟 Simple application
🌟 No experience required
🌟 A great way to give back
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
Morning Shift – Setup & Preparation
Guide organizations to their assigned booth areas
Assist organizations with booth and tent setup before the event begins
Move tables and distribute chairs
Greet visitors and count the number of visitors upon arrival
Coordinate with workshop facilitators and help direct participants
Support children’s area activities and games
Work with BVM staff and volunteers to ensure the event area is ready by 2:00 p.m.
Meet and coordinate with BVM staff and volunteers before the event begins
Afternoon Shift – Event Support
Welcome community participants and count the number of visitors
Guide participants to entrances, information areas, and activities
Support community resource booths and organizations
Support children’s area activities and games
Provide directions and general information to participants
Coordinate with workshop facilitators and help direct participants
Support crowd management and event activities
Guide performers to green rooms and performance areas
Assist with booth and tent teardown and help organizations close their areas
Learn more about the event
As part of Welcoming Week 2026, the Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table, Burnaby Together, and Burnaby Family Life are pleased to invite everyone to the Welcome to Burnaby Fair — a celebration of connection, culture, and belonging.
FREE admission – everyone is welcome! This special celebration brings together newcomers, immigrants, long-time residents, families, and community members to recognize and celebrate the diversity that makes Burnaby such a welcoming place to call home.
Save the date, bring your family and friends, and share the event with your networks! For more update visit https://wtbf.eventbrite.ca
A heartfelt thank you to our partners, the City of Burnaby and Burnaby Village Museum, for supporting this community celebration.
