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Volunteer: Youth Volunteer Opportunity: Bridging Generations

Youth Volunteer Opportunity: Bridging Generations
Earn volunteer hours. Build leadership skills. Make meaningful connections.

Are you a youth looking to gain volunteer hours, experience, leadership development, and a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join Bridging Generations, a free intergenerational program by Low Entropy Foundation that brings youth and seniors together through conversation, shared learning, storytelling, and community connection.

Through this program, youth volunteers will build relationships with older adults, learn from their experiences, share their own perspectives, and help create a stronger, more connected community.

What You'll Gain
Volunteer hours that can count toward high school graduation requirementsLeadership and communication skillsExperience working with older adultsIncreased confidence and interpersonal skillsMeaningful connections within your communityValuable experience for future employment, scholarships, and post-secondary applicationsCertificate of Participation
Program Schedule
Dates: Every Tuesday, from June 30th to Aug 18th 2026
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Coquitlam City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way)

Volunteer Responsibilities
Participate in program orientationAttend scheduled program sessionsEngage in conversations, storytelling, and shared activities with senior participantsParticipate in group activities and community-building experiencesCommunicate with program staff as needed
Who Can Apply?
Youth aged 16–24Friendly, respectful, and interested in connecting with older adultsAble to commit to the program scheduleInterested in developing leadership and communication skillsNo previous volunteer experience required
About Bridging Generations
Bridging Generations is designed to create meaningful connections between youth and seniors through shared experiences and relationship-building. Participants learn from one another, exchange perspectives, develop new skills, and help reduce social isolation while strengthening community connections.

To Apply
Please contact Melissa, Bridging Generations Program Coordinator, at melissa@lowentropy.org or apply here.

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About Low Entropy Foundation
Mission: To empower people by creating opportunities for growth through skill-building, real-world experience, and community connection.

Vision: A world where every person has the tools, confidence, and community they need to thrive and contribute towards a kinder, caring, more compassionate world.

Partner: Low Entropy Foundation

Youth Volunteer Opportunity: Bridging Generations
Earn volunteer hours. Build leadership skills. Make meaningful connections.

Are you a youth looking to gain volunteer hours, experience, leadership development, and a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join Bridging Generations, a free intergenerational program by Low Entropy Foundation that brings youth and seniors together through conversation, shared learning, storytelling, and community connection.

Through this program, youth volunteers will build relationships with older adults, learn from their experiences, share their own perspectives, and help create a stronger, more connected community.

What You'll Gain
Volunteer hours that can count toward high school graduation requirementsLeadership and communication skillsExperience working with older adultsIncreased confidence and interpersonal skillsMeaningful connections within your communityValuable experience for future employment, scholarships, and post-secondary applicationsCertificate of Participation
Program Schedule
Dates: Every Tuesday, from June 30th to Aug 18th 2026
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Coquitlam City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way)

Volunteer Responsibilities
Participate in program orientationAttend scheduled program sessionsEngage in conversations, storytelling, and shared activities with senior participantsParticipate in group activities and community-building experiencesCommunicate with program staff as needed
Who Can Apply?
Youth aged 16–24Friendly, respectful, and interested in connecting with older adultsAble to commit to the program scheduleInterested in developing leadership and communication skillsNo previous volunteer experience required
About Bridging Generations
Bridging Generations is designed to create meaningful connections between youth and seniors through shared experiences and relationship-building. Participants learn from one another, exchange perspectives, develop new skills, and help reduce social isolation while strengthening community connections.

To Apply
Please contact Melissa, Bridging Generations Program Coordinator, at melissa@lowentropy.org or apply here.

________________________________

About Low Entropy Foundation
Mission: To empower people by creating opportunities for growth through skill-building, real-world experience, and community connection.

Vision: A world where every person has the tools, confidence, and community they need to thrive and contribute towards a kinder, caring, more compassionate world.

Partner: Low Entropy Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 30, 2026 through Aug 18, 2026

Postal Code: V3B 7T8

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Donation Transport (Driver) Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunity: Donation Transport (Driver) Volunteer 

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Do you have a vehicle (SUV or larger) and a valid driver’s license? Join our team as a Donation Transport (Driver) Volunteer at Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation!

Role Overview

As a Donation Transport (Driver) Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping our thrift store operate efficiently by transporting unsellable items to a designated location 15-20 minutes away. Your support ensures that our store remains organized and that all items are redirected responsibly.

Responsibilities

Arrange a weekly schedule of pick up from our storeCheck-in with staff to confirm which items need transport.Load items into your vehicle from the back door of the store. Our team members can support with this.Drive items to the designated location and unload.

RequirementsValid driver’s license
Access to a vehicle (SUV or larger) for transporting itemsAbility to lift and carry moderately heavy itemsPunctual and reliable

BenefitsSupport a non-profit that helps empower the communityGain volunteer experience and give back in a hands-on wayBe part of a friendly and welcoming team

???? Location: Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation, #408 552 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam

If you’re interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help make a difference in your community.

Partner: Low Entropy Foundation

Volunteer Opportunity: Donation Transport (Driver) Volunteer 

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Do you have a vehicle (SUV or larger) and a valid driver’s license? Join our team as a Donation Transport (Driver) Volunteer at Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation!

Role Overview

As a Donation Transport (Driver) Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping our thrift store operate efficiently by transporting unsellable items to a designated location 15-20 minutes away. Your support ensures that our store remains organized and that all items are redirected responsibly.

Responsibilities

Arrange a weekly schedule of pick up from our storeCheck-in with staff to confirm which items need transport.Load items into your vehicle from the back door of the store. Our team members can support with this.Drive items to the designated location and unload.

RequirementsValid driver’s license
Access to a vehicle (SUV or larger) for transporting itemsAbility to lift and carry moderately heavy itemsPunctual and reliable

BenefitsSupport a non-profit that helps empower the communityGain volunteer experience and give back in a hands-on wayBe part of a friendly and welcoming team

???? Location: Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation, #408 552 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam

If you’re interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help make a difference in your community.

Partner: Low Entropy Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V3J3X5

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Thrift Store Volunteer

Role: Thrift Store Volunteer

As a volunteer, you'll support day-to-day operations and help create a positive, respectful experience for everyone in our store. Tasks include:

Optional: Interested in cashiering? We offer cashier training for volunteers who are comfortable with processing payments. Only trained volunteers will be assigned to the till.

Shifts:

Standard shift times are:

Please note that not all of these shifts are currently available. 

Volunteers recieve a certificate upon completing the Retail & Customer Service Skills training

If volunteers complete 100 total volunteer hours, they are elligible for a certificate upon request

Location:

Minimum Age to Volunteer: 16 years old

Are you between 16 and 24? You may also be eligible for our Thrift & Thrive youth internship program! This program offers extra leadership workshops, mentorship, and a certificate of completion. Learn more here.

Friendly, respectful, and reliable individuals

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Comfortable engaging with diverse community members

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to focus for at least 30 minutes at a time

Able to follow verbal instructions

Able to volunteer in a retail store environment with minimal to medium one-on-one support

Able to engage safely and respectfully with customers, staff, and peers

Have a desire to give back and make a difference

Constant one-one-one support is needed to volunteer

Unable to safety engage in a customer-facing retail environmentWhy Volunteer With Us?

Complete our Volunteer Application Form

Wait to be contacted by one of our team members via email

Participate in an interview to discuss mutual fit and understanding of the role

Attend a 4-hour in-person training session to learn the basics of the role and confirm mutual fit

Acceptance & Scheduling: Once training is complete, we’ll confirm your acceptance and weekly volunteer shift

Accessibility & Inclusion Notes:

Partner: Low Entropy Foundation

Role: Thrift Store Volunteer

As a volunteer, you'll support day-to-day operations and help create a positive, respectful experience for everyone in our store. Tasks include:

Optional: Interested in cashiering? We offer cashier training for volunteers who are comfortable with processing payments. Only trained volunteers will be assigned to the till.

Shifts:

Standard shift times are:

Please note that not all of these shifts are currently available. 

Volunteers recieve a certificate upon completing the Retail & Customer Service Skills training

If volunteers complete 100 total volunteer hours, they are elligible for a certificate upon request

Location:

Minimum Age to Volunteer: 16 years old

Are you between 16 and 24? You may also be eligible for our Thrift & Thrive youth internship program! This program offers extra leadership workshops, mentorship, and a certificate of completion. Learn more here.

Friendly, respectful, and reliable individuals

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Comfortable engaging with diverse community members

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to focus for at least 30 minutes at a time

Able to follow verbal instructions

Able to volunteer in a retail store environment with minimal to medium one-on-one support

Able to engage safely and respectfully with customers, staff, and peers

Have a desire to give back and make a difference

Constant one-one-one support is needed to volunteer

Unable to safety engage in a customer-facing retail environmentWhy Volunteer With Us?

Complete our Volunteer Application Form

Wait to be contacted by one of our team members via email

Participate in an interview to discuss mutual fit and understanding of the role

Attend a 4-hour in-person training session to learn the basics of the role and confirm mutual fit

Acceptance & Scheduling: Once training is complete, we’ll confirm your acceptance and weekly volunteer shift

Accessibility & Inclusion Notes:

Partner: Low Entropy Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: V3J3X5

Allow Groups: No