City Departments

Volunteer Opportunities

The City of Cambridge recognizes volunteers as an essential resource for the current and future development of our community. We support, facilitate and value the efforts of all our volunteers. Our volunteer opportunities range from a one-time only two-hour commitment to a weekly commitment on a year-round basis, and everything in between!

Volunteer Opportunities
There are many volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
  • 50+ Recreation Centres
  • Adult Day Services
  • Aquatics
  • Cambridge Centre for the Arts
  • Special Events
  • Summer Playgrounds and Day Camps
  • Neighbourhood Associations
  • Friendly Visiting Program
  • Inclusion Services


How to Get Involved

Look at our Current Volunteer Opportunities List
Complete an online Volunteer Application Form. Staff will review your application and be in contact with you regarding an interview and other screening procedures.

For further information on Volunteering review our Volunteer Information Sheet or email us at volunteer@cambridge.ca or call 519.740.4681 ext. 4603

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Gain personal satisfaction that results from working with us towards building strong and vibrant recreation and leisure programs and services
  • Contribute your knowledge and skills in a valuable and meaningful way
  • Develop new knowledge and skills such as leadership, event management, fund-raising, public speaking, media relations, book keeping and interpersonal relations
  • Meet new people and build friendships in your community
  • Have fun!
  • Enjoy a sense of accomplishment from setting and meeting goals


What We Provide

  • Screening, orientation and training, including job descriptions and volunteer resource information.
  • Ongoing skill development.
  • Regular volunteer recognition and training.
  • Ongoing support and guidance from Community Services Staff and Volunteers.




How to Become an LIT (Leader-in-Training) Volunteer

Due to the large number of applications received, the LIT program is currently full for the 2013 summer. Thank you very much for your interest, and we hope you will apply again for the summer of 2014.

Questions may be directed to Mike Sheremeta at (519) 740-4681 ext. 4331, or by email shermetam@cambridge.ca

Related Links

For City Green volunteer opportunities please click here

Cambridge Waters programs and education click here

City of Cambridge Advisory Boards and Committee click here

Volunteer Canada - www.volunteer.ca

Volunteer Cambridge - www.uwcambridge.on.ca
Now a service of the United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries.

Contact Volunteer Cambridge for information on volunteering with other organizations or agencies eg. Big Brothers.
e-mail: sarah@uwcambridge.on.ca
519.621.1030 ext. 229
150 Main Street, 2nd floor, Cambridge, ON N1R 6P9

Greg Durocher, President & CEO of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, speaks to the benefits of engaging in Community volunteerism. Have a look at why we need you and visit the United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries to learn more about other volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Cambridge from City of Cambridge in Partnership with The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce on Vimeo.





Thank you for considering being a City of Cambridge volunteer!