Main Contact: Sara Shaw
Phone 1: 604-431-0400
Phone 2: 604-782-2566
Email: saras@burnabynh.ca
Website: https://burnabynh.ca/

Description: 
Vision: Burnaby neighbourhoods are the best places to live. Mission: BNH enables people to enhance their lives and strengthen their community. We work with our communities to develop innovative programs and services that meet the changing needs of a diverse population. Values: Care. Connect. Engage. Belong.
Position: 
BNH provides programs and services for all ages so interns have the opportunity to work in various areas. We are able to somewhat tailor the experience to the interns learning objectives in a variety of program areas.

Main Contact: Anne Ignacio
Phone 1: 604-538-7227, ext. 2005
Email: anne.ignacio@reveraliving.com
Website: https://www.reveraliving.com/find-a-residence/british-columbia/south-surrey/whitecliff/

Description: 
Whitecliff is a retirement home where you can live life to the fullest in a supportive environment with seniors just like you. We create personalized health and wellness programs to ensure you’re living your best life today and tomorrow.
Position:
The chosen Student Intern will work collaboratively with our Recreation team. Be able to make a difference in influencing our residents' quality of life.

Main Contact: Danna Garcia
Phone 1: 604-732-0812
Email: dannag@southgranvilleseniors.ca
Website: https://www.southgranvilleseniors.ca/

Description: 
The South Granville Seniors Centre is an accessible, friendly, and welcoming community centre providing programs and services that promote health, independence, and community engagement in later life. We are the only seniors centre serving older adults in the South Granville-Fairview district. The Centre offers a wide range of wellness, social and educational programs to a membership of over 450 seniors. We provide more than 40 programs and services, ranging from a healthy and affordable lunch program (as well as other food security initiatives, including a community kitchen and mobile food market), to exercise classes (including yoga, Nordic walking, stretch and strength, and Tai Chi), educational classes (including computer classes, mindfulness, art, French and Spanish lessons, and creative writing), and leisure activities (such as bridge, book club, singing club, and bingo). We recruit, train, and oversee a team of dedicated volunteers who provide information and referral services, organize wellness, tax, and legal clinics, and run an outreach program for Spanish-speaking seniors. The Centre serves as an important neighborhood hub for seniors in the South Granville-Fairview area, as well as those living in nearby districts, playing an important role in keeping older adults active, independent, and socially engaged.
Position:
Assist with program planning and evaluation. Assist with special events at the Center, including seasonal field trips, fitness activities, recreational activities, and support in health-related activities. This help includes being attentive to the needs of Center members and helping to foster a welcoming and compassionate environment for seniors.

Main Contact: Adrian Greszata
Phone 1: 604-822-2033
Email: adrian.greszata@ubc.ca
Website: https://www.recreation.ubc.ca/aquatics/

Description: 
The UBC Aquatic Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that serves athletic training, competition, and neighbourhood leisure needs. The facility services campus, community, and competition. The UBC Aquatic Centre is home to the UBC Thunderbirds and High Performance Centre of Vancouver. It services community needs through swim lessons for children to adults, daycamps, aquafitness, certification courses, community and recreational swims. The UBC Aquatic Centre is part of UBC Atheletics & Recreation. Athletics & Recreation (A&R) is a department within the VP Students portfolio, with a strong focus on creating an exceptional UBC student experience. The A&R Department has a team of approximately 100 employees, and is led by a strong cross-unit management team. It services over 20,000 students through recreational programming, 24 varsity teams, 17 competitive club teams, along with thousands of members of the UBC community.
Position:
• Support the Program Coordinators in designing, implementing and marketing swim lessons, aquafitness and certification courses
• Develop customer service and public relations skills including front desk operations • Learn about faciliity programming/scheduling, staff scheduling, and facility maintenance
• Develop event management skills through assisting in community events, promotions, time trials and larger swim competitions
• Provide support to the administrative team including: Responding to email inquiries, providing registration support, checking in guests for programs and utilizing a new registration software
• Liasing with other departmental colleagues, and learning to network through UBC Recreation
• Develop budgeting, forecasting and planning skills.
• Other duties as assigned

Main Contact: Michelle Ingall
Phone 1: 604-530-8717, ext. 103
Email: mingall@prda.ca
Website: http://www.prda.ca

Description: 
PRDA is Canada's largest therapeutic horseback riding and equestrian facility, offering access to sport and recreation to children and adults with diverse abilities. Our clients participate in mounted and unmounted horseback riding lessons, as they develop physical, cognitive and emotional life skills. PRDA is also the first centre of its kind to offer Equine Assisted Clinical Counselling, for those struggling with their mental health. PRDA is a unique recreational environment for those with diagnoses such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delay and many others. PRDA is an inclusive, safe and supportive centre whose mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve, through a variety of equestrian therapies.
Position:
PRDA has hosted Langara interns for many years, and we look forward to the opportunity each year to host someone new! Our interns get to experience the entire breadth of services we provide, in a hands-on learning environment. We will put you on a horse so you learn and understand the physical benefits of horseback riding for our clients with physical diversities. You will learn and witness the psychological and emotional benefits of being part of a supportive team of staff, volunteers and horses. Interns are directly involved in the therapeutic classes, helping our clients achieve their individual goals. Langara interns typically work Monday - Friday (with an option for Saturdays if that's better for their schedule) from approximately 9 am - 5 pm. Interns have their own desk in a shared office, with access to a full kitchen and accessible washroom facilities. No previous experience working with horses or people with diverse abilities is necessary, as we will teach you everything you need to know, and you will only be expected to work within your comfort level with the horses. Aside from working in classes, interns will get plenty of time to meet with their agency supervisor, and complete their assignments for each module. We love hosting Langara interns, and I encourage students to try something new and experience a unique and fulfilling internship at PRDA.

Main Contact: Colin Latchford
Phone 1: 604-737-3084
Email: executivedirector@squashbc.com
Website: http://www.squashbc.com

Description: 
Squash BC is the non-profit Provincial Governing Body for the sport of squash in British Columbia. We provide the leadership and direction for the growth and development of the sport. We do this through the oversight and delivery of programs and events (including tournaments, grassroots initiatives, coaching/officiating, and more), the provision of services, and the advocacy for our sport. We also oversee more than 30 member facilities and over 2000 individual members.
Position:
As part of a small but passionate Squash BC team, our Sport Development Intern will get to be involved in almost all aspects of our organization. They will work directly with our Executive Director to complete all required organizational learnings and internship projects. They will also get to work with our Sport Development Manager and Member Service Coordinator on specific activities. Our office offers flexibility on an intern's project work, so interested candidates are welcome to propose areas of interest to focus on. However, this year we intend to have the Sport Development Intern focus on our Post-Secondary Program and Post-Secondary Championships as their Program Development and Special Event projects, respectively. We aim to provide the best possible experience for our Sport Development Intern, so if our selected candidate has preferred areas of interest for development, we can focus more on those throughout the semester.

Main Contact: Sam Crawford
Phone 1: 778-653-1621
Phone 2: 236-862-6791
Email: scrawford@bcrugby.com
Website: https://www.bcrugby.com/

Description: 
BC Rugby, is the governing body for the sport of Rugby in BC. We are a Not-For-Profit organisation with over 8,000 registered members and 64 clubs throughout BC. Our purpose is to grow, develop and manage the sport of rugby throughout BC ensuring our sport is inclusive and welcoming for all. We run numerous events, competitions and programs throughout the year which support the growth and development of our sport.
Position:
As part of a small team, our intern will get to be involved in almost all aspects of our organization. They will work directly with our Director of Community Rugby to complete all required organizational learnings and internship projects. They will also get to work with other team members to execute specific projects and activities related to our High Performance program, Competitions and Events. Our office offers flexibility on an intern's project work, but the intern will focus on the HSBC Canada Sevens and supporting the various activities around this, as well as our Rugby in Schools and Senior Clubs Final Championships. As a member of our small and committed team there will be lots of opportunities to experience different aspects of the organisation. We aim to provide the best possible experience for our intern, so if our selected candidate has preferred areas of interest, we can focus more on those throughout the semester.

Main Contact: Maggie Vasicek
Phone 1: 604-257-6964
Email: maggie.vasicek@vancouver.ca
Website: http://www.troutlakecc.com

Description: 
Our Mission is to bring together our community to provide accessible and inclusive social, cultural, recreational and educational opportunities that strengthen individual, family and community wellbeing. Trout Lake is a fast-paced vibrant community centre that has a Park Board Rink and Fitness Centre and is located on the same property as Vancouver's hidden gem John Hendry Park.
Position:
The Intern would work closely with the Recreation Programmer to learn the aspects of programming and assist with a large event. You will also get the opportunity to work explore the operations of the Rink, Fitness Centre and Maintenance to see where you fit in best with recreation.

Main Contact: Teri Keller
Phone 1: 604-294-7044
Email: teri.keller@burnaby.ca
Website: http://www.burnaby.ca

Description: 
The Recreation division within Burnaby's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department (PRC) provides a wide range of recreational activities for all ages. We have 6 community centres (3 include an aquatics facility), 3 arenas, 4 seniors centres, 4 youth centres, community services that work with schools throughout the city, sports & outdoor services and Swangard Stadium. Our purpose is to make a difference in our community with service excellence. We collectively create a City that we all want to be in. Our core values (community, integrity, respect, innovation and passion) define how we work.
Position:
We will work with the intern student to provide opportunities in their area of interest. If it's a certain age group (preschool, child, youth, seniors) that the student would like to work with or specific area (ie fitness, community, sports, adapted services). If students are interested in exploring multiple areas, we can work with multiple staff to provide these opportunities. We strive to create a meaningful experience to meet the student's interests and passions. The student will work with a Program Coordinator and/or Centre Supervisor on the projects required as well as participate in the daily tasks, meetings and gain an overview of the PRC Department. There is an opportunity to meet and network with staff within the Dept, along with other Departments (Communications, Printshop) in a large municipal setting. There is some flexibility with the schedule depending on the area of focus.

Main Contact: Randy Chan
Phone 1: 604-257-6987
Email: randy.chan@vancouver.ca
Website: http://www.kitscc.com

Description: 
Kitsilano Community Centre is jointly operated by the Kitsilano Community Centre Association and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. We are a very busy site. Offering a variety of community programs, and events for all ages. We have multipurpose rooms, dance studio, gymnasium, community garden, fitness centre, ice rink, preschool, youth lounge. Our site is located next to Kitsilano Secondary.
Position:
Assist with community programming, review budgets, payroll, risk assessment, assessign programs, working with recreation stuff, front office assistance, marketing, and general assistance.

Main Contact: Laura Grandison
Phone 1: 604-946-3288
Email: lgrandison@delta.ca
Website: http://www.delta.ca

Description: 
The City of Delta is dedicated to inclusion, acceptance, and diversity. Over the past several years, as a City, we have worked tirelessly to ensure these values are reflected in our organization and in the community. We believe that our city is strengthened by our diversity and that we all have a role to play in making Delta an inclusive community. We believe that every individual provides an important and unique contribution to making the City of Delta a place where all employees, Councillors, leaders, and members of our community can feel welcomed and can grow and succeed. We embrace a diversity of people, ideas, skills, talents, and lived experiences.
Position:
The successful intern will be working alongside the Volunteer Coordinator for the City and will learn how to recruit, retain, train and schedule volunteers for special events and recreation programs. We also work with families who's children need extra suppport when participating in programs.

Main Contact: Kyle Berger
Phone 1: 604-638-7286
Email: kyle@jccgv.bc.ca
Website: http://www.jccgv.com

Description: 
We are a full-service price community centre that is open to the public. We have a vast variety of programming for all ages, demographics, and interests. We are very community oriented, work in a team environment, and welcome all people of all backgrounds to our team and programs.
Position:
The intern would work in the recreation department of the JCC, supporting both youth and adult athletics and after school programs. They would also have the opportunity to expand their reach to other areas of the community centre that might interest them.

Main Contact: Tom Higashio
Phone 1: 604-718-5826
Email: tom.higashio@vancouver.ca
Website: http://www.britanniacentre.org

Description: 
Part of Britannia Community Services Centre, Britannia Teen Centre is a youth designated facility, which provides social-recreational opportunities for youth ages 13-18 (with some preteen, Gr 5-7, opportunities). We share a site and work in partnership with Britannia High School and Britannia Elementary. The site also has childcare facilities, an arena, pool, fitness centre, library, seniors centre and preteen centre. Our facility has pool tables, foosball, ping pong, games consoles, TV, and offers weekly out trips and programs. All of our programs are offered cheap of free. Economic barriers should not prevent any youth from participating in any activity we offer, using a variety of strategies to ensure all youth can participate. Our philosophy - Britannia youth programs aim to involve a diverse youth population in creating a safe, supportive and respectful community where youth participate in social and recreational activities.
Position:
Internship details:
• Front line work with youth from culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations and Latin American.
• Interaction is key!! Need to establish ongoing, positive, influential relationships with youth, with the purpose of providing support and developing their leadership potential.
• Working with youth and staff to plan, implement, evaluate, and provide leadership for social, recreational, educational programs
• Working with at-risk youth, providing opportunities, life skills, and leadership for them, encouraging community involvement and dispelling negative stereotypes.
• Britannia Teen Centre also offers programs with an outdoors focus; winter programs may include camping, snowshoeing, skiing/snowboarding. A 6 week learn to snowboard may be included.
• Opportunity to participate in and/or facilitate our beginner youth hockey program and other sports programs
• Program planning, administration, evaluation and statistic collection.
• Learning about City of Vancouver Risk Management policies and completion of special approval forms.
• Opportunity to program and provide leadership for a spring break daycamp program.
• If necessary, working with staff to make referrals to health nurses, MCFD, Social Workers, etc, to deal with youth issues and youth in crisis.
• Networking with community partners to co-host programs and workshops and address issues.
• Attend meetings with other City of Vancouver Community Youth Workers and partners, as well as with the Britannia Board of Management or Program Committee.
• Recruit a youth organising Committee and work with them to plan and implement a Special Event. A budget will be provided for this.
• Opportunity to attain their Class 4 Drivers Licence.
• There may also be opportunities with the Britannia Community Services Centre to experience other aspects of Recreation Services. Ie. office administration, arena or aquatic services, custodial services, and childcare.
• Will involve evening and weekend work, and potentially one over night camp trip.
• The applicant needs to be able to work both independently and within a team atmosphere.

Main Contact: Michelle Marie Kirby
Phone 1: 604-261-5799
Email: vancouver.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com
Website: http://www.SunriseSeniorLivingVancouver.ca

Description: 
Sunrise is a Assisted Living/Long-Term care home, a home away from home whose mission is to champion quality of life for all seniors. We ensure that every resident Live with purpose everyday. We listened to team members, residents and family members to assist/help create the preferred lifestyle for enjoying a healthier, longer and happier lives.
Position:
Intern's role in our community is to lead and assist programming to our residents either in a group or one-on-one setting. Intern also has to assist in the preparation, bringing/sharing new ideas for an event/programming/activities that are suitable for our residents that are with purpose and engaging.

Main Contact: Paula Parman
Phone 1: 604-257-8193
Email: paula.parman@vancouver.ca
Website: https://www.falsecreekcc.ca/

Description: 
False Creek Community Centre is operated jointly by the Vancouver Park Board and the False Creek Community Centre Association (FCCA), a volunteer-managed, non-profit society, whose vision is to represent and advocate for the recreational, social, and educational interests of our community. False Creek Community Centre offers a vast array of specialty programs and services including canoeing, kayaking, tennis, performing arts, pottery, after school daycare and a well-equipped fitness center. The Centre offers programming for individuals of all ages. Opened in 1980, the construction of False Creek Community Centre was one of several public facilities planned by the City of Vancouver who had developed this former industrial area located on the southern shore of False Creek. Its prime location on bustling Granville Island coupled with its access to the waterfront provide additional and unique programming opportunities and support the Vancouver Park Board’s mission to provide, preserve, and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit all people, communities, and the environment.
Position:
The Intern for False Creek Community Centre will be working at the scenic and beautiful Granville Island, supporting Recreation staff to represent and advocate for the recreational, social, and educational interests of the False Creek community. This role would be mainly assisting the two programmers with programs, senior’s monthly socials and seasonal luncheon, equipment inventory and requisition, budgeting, and special events. They would also have the opportunity to work with the youth leader, maintenance, fitness centre, and Community Centre Association staff. They would also receive experience working on the front line at the front desk and supporting with building supervision as well.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Plan and implement a Special Event with Recreation staff and volunteers;
• Supporting the Recreation Programmer and Youth Leader with planning and facilitating Spring Break Camps;
• Supporting the Recreation Programmer with organizing guest speakers and sponsors, and facilitating monthly Seniors Socials;
• Marketing support – including posters, digital signage, developing marketing schedule;
• Considering equity and inclusion in recreation program planning – strategies to include population groups who have been historically excluded from engagement. Strategies to mitigate barriers to participation;
• Building skills to implement community engagement at a recreation facility – gain experience talking with staff, volunteers, community members, asking questions, and recording their feedback, etc., at special events and programs;
• Learning about online engagement tools and platforms (in addition to in-person methods);
• Reporting back on community engagement – analyzing and summarizing community and staff input, reporting back to the Recreation Programmer, applying the input to decision-making when planning for future recreation programs and events;
• Other related duties and projects as assigned.

Main Contact: Connor Ranspot
Phone 1: 604-355-6442
Email: cranspot@basketball.bc.ca
Website: https://www.basketball.bc.ca/

Description: 
Basketball BC is the Provincial Sports Organization for basketball in British Columbia. Located in Langley, Basketball BC is a not-for-profit organization which is dedicated to developing lifelong passion for our sport and growing the great game throughout the province.
Position:
The Sport Development Coordinator will report to the Manager, Youth Programs and Special Events, assisting in the planning and organizing of programming and assisting in the day-to-day operations of the department.

Main Contact: Lisa Wade
Phone 1: 604-501-5530
Phone 2: 778-846-0921
Email: lwade@surrey.ca
Website: https://www.surrey.ca/

Description: 
The City of Surrey is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in BC with over a half-million residents currently residing in Surrey. As a large and geographically diverse city, Surrey is made up of six communities, including Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey and Whalley (City Centre). Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations. Each community in Surrey offers recreation opportunities including gyms, fitness classes, weight rooms, arenas, pools and athletic fields – all within accessible, world-class recreation facilities. Surrey's overall mission as a thriving, green, and inclusive City is to serve our community to improve the quality of life for everyone. With over 32 Recreation Centres and growing, the City of Surrey is a forward-thinking and fast-growing City. We believe in building strong, healthy communities where people of all ages and abilities can enjoy an active lifestyle.
Position:
The City of Surrey is accepting up to 6 Interns in the winter 2024 semester. Opportunities are available in the following areas: Recreation Services, Healthy Communities, Business Operations, Fleetwood Town Centre (Including Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex and the Fleetwood Community Centre), Guildford Town Centre (including the Guildford and Fraser Heights Recreation Centre’s), Newton Town Centre (including Newton Recreation Centre, Newton Seniors Centre, and Whalley Town Centre (including Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre and Bridgeview Community Centre). Interns with the City of Surrey are paired up with a Community Services Coordinator in the area that best suits the interest of the intern and operational capacities of the facility. Subject matter experts from the various departments in Surrey also support interns with their learning as they work through their modules. Depending on the facility the intern is placed in there is opportunity for hands on experiences with programming, communicating with the public, service delivery, planning and functional meetings, project work. We strive to pair interns up with a functional area that interest them (such as aquatics, seniors, youth, business operations, 0-18yrs etc.).

Main Contact: Kari Ward
Phone 1: 604-257-8175
Email: kari.ward@vancouver.ca
Website: https://www.marpoleoakridge.org

Description: 
Jointly operated by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the Marpole-Oakridge Community Association. Our mission is to offer accessible and diverse leisure opportunities to enhance the well-being of individuals and strengthen a sense of community in a safe and welcoming environment.
Position:
Dynamic facility with programs and events for all ages. Intern would have opportunities to work with all staff, therefore different areas (Youth, Seniors, adult, children). We do events for seniors and all ages. Great staff team with lots of recreation experience.

Main Contact: Heidi Taylor; Alyssa Formosa
Phone: 604-685-6228
Email 1: heidi@playwrightstheatre.com
Email 2: alyssa@playwrightstheatre.com
Website: https://www.playwrightstheatre.com

Description: 
Playwrights Theatre Centre (PTC) is a dramaturgically-focused theatre company that finds, nurtures, and advances the Canadian playwright, supporting new plays from creation to performance. We collaborate on new work with emerging and established theatre artists. Our focus is dramaturgy, development, playmaking from A to Z. Through carefully curated programs and deep conversations with artists, we help them transform their practice and ideas. New and necessary stories take shape. Fresh ways of working, thinking and creating emerge. We foster a culture of inclusivity and aim to make PTC accessible to all artists of passion and vision.
Position:
Our ideal intern is curious to learn how recreation is facilitated in an arts setting. They would be assisting with our Unscripted Series in February 2024, a public event designed to bring playwrights, audiences, and the imagination together. They would get unique insight into artistic processes while learning how a non-profit organization operates and offers programming. They would be working closely with all members of PTC's small and dedicated team for a holistic experience.