Volunteer Opportunities in Chilliwack, BC

Chilliwack is known for being a community full of events and activities year-round! Have you ever thought about joining in on the fun and becoming a volunteer? Volunteers can have the best of both worlds by gaining hands-on experience, as well as fun within the event! 

Events Looking For Volunteers:

Chilliwack Fair 

Dates: August 11th – 13th

The 151st Annual Chilliwack Fair will be held at Chilliwack Heritage Park with their grand tradition of rodeo, full 4-H competition, home and garden displays, livestock shows, live music, entertainers, a marketplace, delicious food and so much more.

How to Volunteer:

Head over to this link HERE and complete the form to join our team. If you have any questions, call 604-824-8191 or email volunteer@chilliwackfair.com

Chilliwack Mural Festival

Dates: August 11th- 12th

Presented by the Chilliwack Arts Council, Chilliwack Mural Festival is a historic downtown public art festival that combines the live creation of large-scale murals with some of Canada’s and the World’s emerging and established artists.

How to Volunteer:

Volunteers are a vital part of the Chilliwack Mural Festival – it’s our team of dedicated volunteers that make the event possible in collaboration with our small crew of CMF organizers, volunteers create an enthusiastic and supportive space for attendees to connect, share, and learn. From set-up to tear-down, CMF has relied on the help of over 60+ volunteers. We’d love for you to join us for the 2023 season! Click HERE to fill out the volunteer form.

Chilliwack Pride Festival

Date: August 19th

The 2023 Chilliwack Pride Festival is being held on Saturday for the first time ever!

On August 19th from 10 am to 4 pm, the Chilliwack Pride Festival will take over Downtown Chilliwack as a safe, accessible, car-free zone with local vendors, service providers, family-friendly activities, and the very best Drag performers from across the Fraser Valley

The Chilliwack Pride Festival aims to uplift and empower people who identify as LGBTQIA+, Two-Spirit, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, or as having a disability and create a space of belonging, inclusion, and celebration.

How to Volunteer:

Please follow this link to see open volunteer positions HERE

Chilliwack Flight Festival

Date: August 20th

 Heading into our 29th airshow season, this remarkable event continues to impress the international airshow industry. Year after year, our continued community support and outstanding sponsoring organizations assist us to host this free admission, family fun event, while offering the opportunity to learn about aircraft and aviation opportunities. The Chilliwack Airshow is one of only a few free admission shows left in North America. To help keep it that way, the only role the public must play is to arrive and enjoy the efforts of our superb volunteer team, cheer on our inspiring performers, and spread the word!

How to Volunteer:

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or for additional information please contact us at: volunteer@chilliwackairshow.ca or you can download a VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM HERE.

Tour de Cure, benefiting BC Cancer Foundation

Dates: August 26th – 27th

A community of over 2,000 riders and volunteers come together for this annual 2-day cycling event to make an impact and honor those who have faced and are facing, cancer. Fully supported 200 km ride from Cloverdale to Hope, with an overnight camping experience at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

How to Volunteer:

Apply to be a volunteer HERE

Make sure to continue checking back for new events looking for volunteers throughout the year, to make sure you get in on the action!