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SUMMARY:Tri-Cities Volunteer Fair - Community Volunteer Connection
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONSServing Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Anmore & BelcarraFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 1\, 2026Community Volunteer Connections to Host 2026 Volunteer Fair in Port CoquitlamFree public event connects Tri-Cities residents with local nonprofits on September 26COQUITLAM\, BC\; Community Volunteer Connections (CVC) is inviting Tri-Cities residents to its 2026 Volunteer Fair\, a free public event connecting people that want to volunteer with public serving organizations and nonprofits that need them.The fair takes place Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Mabbett Hall at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. Just a short walk from downtown Port Coquitlam and accessible by transit\, bike\, and car\, with underground parking available off Mary Hill Rd.Admission is free and open to the public. Attendees will be able to meet local nonprofit organizations\, explore volunteer opportunities\, and speak directly with organization staff about positions ranging from one-time and short-term commitments to ongoing opportunities. CVC staff will also be on hand to offer guidance for anyone unsure where to start their volunteer search.The Volunteer Fair gives participating organizations a chance to build awareness of how they serve the Tri-Cities community\, how to join their board or committees\, and how volunteers can get involved with their organization. So far\, 23 local nonprofits\, charities\, and public serving organizations have confirmed their presence at the Fair."The Volunteer Fair is one of the best chances all year for people in our community to sit down with local organizations and find a way to get involved that actually fits their interests and their schedule\," said Filio Kondylis\, Executive Director of Community Volunteer Connections. "We're looking forward to welcoming residents and nonprofits from across the Tri-Cities back to the Tri-Cities Volunteer Fair this September."\nMore information about the Volunteer Fair\, including directions to Mabbett Hall in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre\, is available at volunteerconnections.ca/volunteer-fair.\nConfirmed Organizations1. AFS Interculture Canada2. Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Foundation3. Bikers Against Child Abuse4. Burke Mountain Naturalists5. City of Port Coquitlam Recreation6. Community Volunteer Connections7. Coquitlam Men's Shed8. Elderdog Canada9. George Derby Centre10. Girl Guides of Canada11. Inlet United Church12. ISSofBC13. Low Entropy Foundation14. Metro Vancouver Transit Police (Community Policing Program)15. Naloxhome Society16. PLEA Community Services17. Port Coquitlam Community Foundation18. Rett Syndrome Society19. SHARE Family & Community Services Society20. Shelter Movers Vancouver21. Talitha Koum Society22. The Career Foundation23. Vancouver Avian Research Center Society\nOrganizations interested in registering for a table can do so at volunteerconnections.ca/volunteer-fair/#for-organizations\nAbout Community Volunteer ConnectionsCommunity Volunteer Connections (CVC)\, operating name of the Fraser North Community Volunteer Connections Society\, is a registered charity that boosts volunteerism through education\, advocacy\, and promotion in Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Anmore\, and Belcarra. The Volunteer Fair is CVC's signature annual event bringing together local nonprofits\, volunteers\, and community members.\nMedia ContactFilio Kondylis\, Executive DirectorCommunity Volunteer ConnectionsPhone: 604.529.5139Email: fkondylis@volunteerconnections.caPO Box 64772 RPO Sunwood Square\, Coquitlam\, BC V3B 0H1
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html data-scribe-recorder-ready="true"><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false" spellcheck="false"><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONS</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 11px\;"><em>Serving Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Anmore &amp\; Belcarra</em></span></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong></p><p>September 1\, 2026</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Community Volunteer Connections to Host 2026 Volunteer Fair in Port Coquitlam</strong></p><p><em>Free public event connects Tri-Cities residents with local nonprofits on September 26</em></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">COQUITLAM\, BC\;</strong> Community Volunteer Connections (CVC) is inviting Tri-Cities residents to its 2026 Volunteer Fair\, a free public event connecting people that want to volunteer with public serving organizations and nonprofits that need them.</p><p>The fair takes place <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m</strong>. in Mabbett Hall at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. Just a short walk from downtown Port Coquitlam and accessible by transit\, bike\, and car\, with underground parking available off Mary Hill Rd.</p><p>Admission is free and open to the public. Attendees will be able to meet local nonprofit organizations\, explore volunteer opportunities\, and speak directly with organization staff about positions ranging from one-time and short-term commitments to ongoing opportunities. CVC staff will also be on hand to offer guidance for anyone unsure where to start their volunteer search.</p><p>The Volunteer Fair gives participating organizations a chance to build awareness of how they serve the Tri-Cities community\, how to join their board or committees\, and how volunteers can get involved with their organization. So far\, 23 local nonprofits\, charities\, and public serving organizations have confirmed their presence at the Fair.</p><p>&quot\;The Volunteer Fair is one of the best chances all year for people in our community to sit down with local organizations and find a way to get involved that actually fits their interests and their schedule\,&quot\; said Filio Kondylis\, Executive Director of Community Volunteer Connections. &quot\;We&#39\;re looking forward to welcoming residents and nonprofits from across the Tri-Cities back to the Tri-Cities Volunteer Fair this September.&quot\;</p><p><br /></p><p>More information about the Volunteer Fair\, including directions to Mabbett Hall in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre\, is available at <a fr-original-style="" href="https://volunteerconnections.ca/volunteer-fair/" style="user-select: auto\;">volunteerconnections.ca/volunteer-fair</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Confirmed Organizations</strong></p><p>1. AFS Interculture Canada</p><p>2. Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Foundation</p><p>3. Bikers Against Child Abuse</p><p>4. Burke Mountain Naturalists</p><p>5. City of Port Coquitlam Recreation</p><p>6. Community Volunteer Connections</p><p>7. Coquitlam Men&#39\;s Shed</p><p>8. Elderdog Canada</p><p>9. George Derby Centre</p><p>10. Girl Guides of Canada</p><p>11. Inlet United Church</p><p>12. ISSofBC</p><p>13. Low Entropy Foundation</p><p>14. Metro Vancouver Transit Police (Community Policing Program)</p><p>15. Naloxhome Society</p><p>16. PLEA Community Services</p><p>17. Port Coquitlam Community Foundation</p><p>18. Rett Syndrome Society</p><p>19. SHARE Family &amp\; Community Services Society</p><p>20. Shelter Movers Vancouver</p><p>21. Talitha Koum Society</p><p>22. The Career Foundation</p><p>23. Vancouver Avian Research Center Society</p><p><br /></p><p>Organizations interested in registering for a table can do so at <a fr-original-style="" href="https://volunteerconnections.ca/volunteer-fair/#for-organizations" style="user-select: auto\;">volunteerconnections.ca/volunteer-</a><a fr-original-style="" href="https://volunteerconnections.ca/volunteer-fair/#for-organizations" style="user-select: auto\;">fair/#for-organizations</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">About Community Volunteer Connections</strong></p><p>Community Volunteer Connections (CVC)\, operating name of the Fraser North Community Volunteer Connections Society\, is a registered charity that boosts volunteerism through education\, advocacy\, and promotion in Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Anmore\, and Belcarra. The Volunteer Fair is CVC&#39\;s signature annual event bringing together local nonprofits\, volunteers\, and community members.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Media Contact</strong></p><p>Filio Kondylis\, Executive Director</p><p>Community Volunteer Connections</p><p>Phone: 604.529.5139</p><p>Email: fkondylis@volunteerconnections.ca</p><p>PO Box 64772 RPO Sunwood Square\, Coquitlam\, BC V3B 0H1</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></body></html>
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