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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.
| Youth and Teen - Volunteer Opportunities |
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Youth Advisory Committee of Council The committee provides youth of Cambridge (through school or residence) between the ages of 14-24 years to assist in the development and implementation of youth opportunities in Cambridge. If you are interested in further supporting the event as a committee member please contact the Youth Recreation Coordinator at 519-740-4681- ext. 4369 or youth@cambridge.ca. |
| Summer Camps - Volunteer Opportunities |
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Leader in Training Camp – NEW Register for this fun-filled and exciting camp for those aged 13-15 years. By registering, and participating you will receive a HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate, as well as a Standard First Aid & CPR C Certificate. You will spend one week learning about the City of Cambridge Summer Camps, Safety, Policies & Procedures, and Program Planning. Once successfully completed, you will be given two one-week placements within our Summer Camp Operations where you will earn up to 40 hours per week for your Community Service Hours, as well as be ready to apply as a Camp Leader in years to come! L.I.T.’s act as assistants to Camp Leaders, and will have the opportunity to put their classroom knowledge into a practical setting. Some responsibilities will include, programming for campers, assisting in water activities, and participate in off-site excursions. It is an exciting and rewarding experience appropriate for those who enjoy working with children. For more information on the LIT program please contact 519 740-4681 ext 4554 or email at camps@cambridge.ca. Camp Volunteer Are you 13 years of age or older and want to volunteer with camp? Volunteers will be required to submit an application for the 2019 Summer. Volunteers will be interviewed, and will need to attend a one day Learn to Lead program. Successful volunteers will have a one week placement with an option to expand into two pending their evaluation. Inclusion Volunteer Volunteers provide support to children, youth and adults with disabilities. This program provides support to anyone who requires varying levels of assistance to access and participate in both municipal programs. Volunteer positions include; swimming lessons, recreation programs, special events and camp support. For more information on Inclusion Services volunteer opportunities please contact 519 740-4681 ext 4554 or email at camps@cambridge.ca. |
| Adult Support Services - Volunteer Opportunities |
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Friendly Visiting and Caregiver Support Volunteers A volunteer is matched with a senior, or adult with physical disabilities, for regular social visits in the participants’ home. Volunteers visit approximately once a week for 2 hours, flexible to your schedule. Enjoy conversation, a game of cards, board games, a short walk or even the possibility of an occasional outing. Many of our Friendly Visiting participants live with family members who may benefit from time for themselves. Friendly Visiting Telephone Volunteers A volunteer provides a telephone visit for clients by regular contact. Telephone calls are made from the offices of the Friendly Visiting Program (1145 Concession Road), and under the supervision of staff. Engage clientele in friendly conversation with opportunities for reminiscing. Looking for volunteers with good interpersonal and communication skills, education/experience in social work, community services an asset. Currently we have an URGENT need for Volunteers who smoke or don’t mind being in the home of a smoker as well as volunteers who speak Portuguese. Volunteers do not provide housekeeping, personal or medical care. * Volunteers must be 18 years or older. * Opportunities also available for volunteers who speak languages other than English. * A police records check will be requested of all applicants. For more information or to volunteer please call Sabrina at 519-740-4681 ext. 4820 or email blanchardj@cambridge.ca. Adult Day Services William. E. Pautler 50+ Recreation Centre, 1145 Concession Road Allan Reuter Centre 50+ recreation Center, 531 King Street East Fairview Health & Wellness Centre, 515 Langs Drive Adult Day Services: Offer adults an opportunity for a day out in a safe & caring community setting to socialize, interact, make new friends and have FUN. Volunteers are an integral part of providing these programs to a mainly older adult population. Cambridge Program Locations: Tuesday - Fairview Mennonite Health & Wellness Centre; Wednesday and Friday– Allan Reuter Centre; Monday through Saturday – William E. Pautler Centre. All locations are located on or near regular GRT bus routes. Adult Day Program –Bilingual (French/English; Portuguese/English; Arabic/English) Program Aides: Assist Program staff with activities, promote socialization among participants and assist individuals to actively participate in the daily programs. Provide one to one support for older adults wishing to play cards or board games, enjoy an outdoor walk, or arts and crafts. Individuals verbally fluent in a second language such as French, Portuguese, and Arabic would allow some participants to better socialize and share with other group members and staff. French/English volunteers needed Tuesday or Thursday starting in November; Portuguese/English volunteers currently needed Monday to Friday with greatest need on Wednesday; Arabic/English volunteers currently needed Saturday. One day per week for a morning (9:00 am to 12:00 pm) or afternoon shift (12:00 pm – 3:00 pm) or full day (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) at various program sites. For more information or to volunteer please call Sabrina at 519-740-4681 ext. 4424 or email klausnitzerj@cambridge.ca |
| 50+ Recreation Centres - Volunteer Opportunities |
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Allan Reuter 50+ Recreation Centre, 507 King St. E.
For more information please call 519-740-4681 ext 4397 or email cichellon@cambridge.ca. William E. Pautler Centre 1145 Concession Road
Makes coffee, tea, greets and meets and serves participants, takes payment, reconciles cash at end of shift.8:45 – 1pm shift, backup positions available for all five days per week. For more information please call 519-740-4681 ext 4397 or email cichellon@cambridge.ca. Ted Wake 50+ Recreation Centre, (at the W.G. Johnson Centre, 31 Kribs St.)
Contact Nancy hnatejkon@cambridge.ca or 519-740-4681 Ext 4458 David Durward 50+ Recreation Centre, 62 Dickson St.
Contact: Kara Miller- millerk@cambridge.ca or 519-740-4681 ext. 4634 |
| Aquatics - Volunteer Opportunities |
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Assistant Swimming Instructors W.G. Johnson Centre or John Dolson Centre Volunteers are partnered up with a Lifesaving Swim Instructor to provide support to preschoolers, children and youth in swimming lessons. This is a great opportunity to start gaining experience for future employment and in preparation for your courses. You must have successfully passed your Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR ‘C’ and be 13 years of age. Proof of certifications will be required. For more information please contact Amy at rossa@cambridge.ca or519-740-4681 ext. 4457 |
| Special Events - Volunteer Opportunities |
| Cambridge Canada Day Celebrations Committee-Happy Birthday Canada
Must enjoy working with a very talented community minded committee who work together to provide this community with the best Canada Day celebration possible. Current openings; urgently needed; volunteer coordinator assistant, beer garden coordinator and children’s area coordinator. For more information email volunteer@cambridge.ca. Cambridge Santa Claus Parade Current openings; urgently needed committee members or Service Club/Corporate/Business to assist with the planning of the 2019 parade. For more information contact Lisa at 519-740-4681 ext. 4603 or email volunteer@cambridge.ca. Cambridge Arts Festival (CAF) We do it for love - and for the incredible friends we meet! CAF needs extraordinary people! Join us on our committee in one of the following roles: promotions coordinator, volunteer coordinator, sponsorship coordinator or social media coordinator. Event: Fri. July 5th. Curious? E-mail us at mail@cambridgeartsfestival.com Cambridge Celebration of the Arts Cambridge Celebration of the Arts takes place annually on the Friday evening of Father’s Day weekend. CCA is recruiting members to sit on the organizing committee for; Promotions & Social Media Coordinator, Food & Beverage Coordinator, Visual Arts Coordinator & members at large. Committee meetings are held monthly, increasing in number April to June. For more information contact the Recreation Coordinator mca@cambridge.ca or 519-740-4681 ext 4277. Cambridge Scottish Festival Embrace the tradition and the culture! Cambridge Scottish Festival is looking for individuals to assist in the planning of this heritage event. Visit www.cambridgescottishfestival.ca for festival details or contact volunteers@cambridgescottishfestival.ca. Day of event volunteers will be needed Fri July 19 and Sat July 20/19. Cambridge Sports Awards Banquet A community sports awards program was established to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of athletes representing Cambridge at provincial, national and international levels of competition. The Banquet Committee is responsible for organizing the annual November banquet. The committee meets on the second Monday of each month from 7-9pm at Cambridge City Hall. The following positions are now open:
Interested candidates are asked to contact Don Crowder at 519-740-4681, ext. 4342, or crowderd@cambridge.ca Cambridge Tour de Grand Volunteers are responsible for the success of the Cambridge Tour de Grand Bicycle Ride. All event volunteers receive a volunteer event T-shirt, refreshments and lunch and our sincere appreciation. High School students will receive credits for their volunteer hours high school requirement. For more information contact Mark Hawley at hawley1@sympatico.ca. |
| How to Apply |
| Once you've found a volunteer job you think is a good fit for you, complete the online Volunteer Application (please note there is a sepereate volunteer application form for summer camp). City staff reviews your application and will contact you regarding an interview and other screening procedures.
As a volunteer, the City provides you with:
View our Volunteer Information Sheet for more information. Still have questions? Email us or call (519) 740-4681 ext. 4603. To volunteer with summer camp complete the camp volunteer application form. |
| 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:
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. |
| Other Volunteer Opportunities & Organizations |
There are other ways to volunteer in the Cambridge community, including:
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