Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the City of Cambridge. Volunteers are an important part of developing the Cambridge community. We support, facilitate and value the efforts of all our volunteers. There are many volunteer opportunities in the City of Cambridge, including one-time two-hour commitments and weekly commitments on a year-round basis.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer application and select which volunteer role you are applying for.  A staff person will be in touch with you regarding the next steps.  

Important COVID-19 Information - To provide a safe environment for all, COVID-19 vaccinations or testing will be required of all City of Cambridge volunteers. 

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Friendly Visiting Telephone Volunteer

The Friendly Visiting Program is recruiting volunteers to have phone visits with our isolated clients.  One 10 minute phone call is all it takes to cheer up someone and add some joy to their day.  Training is provided.  For more information contact Jennifer at blanchardj@cambridge.ca or call 519-623-1340 ext 4425. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. 

Apply to volunteer

For more information on volunteering with the City of Cambridge please contact the Volunteer Coordinator. 

You can view volunteer roles with local organizations by visiting the Volunteer Action Centre Waterloo Region's website. 

Pandemic Volunteer Program

Individuals looking for information on the Pandemic Volunteer Program are encouraged to contact the Volunteer Action Centre Waterloo Region. 

Advisory Committees and Boards

More information can be found on the Advisory Committees and Boards webpage. 

Why volunteer for the City of Cambridge

We encourage citizens to get involved and volunteer in our community. There are many benefits to becoming a volunteer, including: 

  • Gaining personal satisfaction
  • Working with the City to offer great recreation and leisure programs and services
  • Contributing your knowledge and skills in a valuable and meaningful way
  • Developing new knowledge and skills such as leadership, event management, fund-raising, public speaking, media relations, book keeping and interpersonal relations
  • Meeting new people and building friendships in your community
  • Having fun
  • Enjoying a sense of accomplishment from setting and meeting goals

View the Volunteering in Cambridge - the Benefits are Endless video, featuring Greg Durocher, President and CEO of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, speaking about the benefits of engaging in Community volunteerism.

The City of Cambridge is a proud member of Volunteer Canada

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