Volunteer

Thank you for you interest in volunteering with the City of Cambridge. Please view our listing of our current volunteer opportunities. 

Apply to volunteer!

As a volunteer, the City provides you with:

• 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 other volunteers

View our Volunteer Information Sheet for more information.

Still have questions? Email us or call (519) 740-4681 ext. 4603.

• 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.

Christmas in Cambridge Festival of Events

We are currently accepting volunteer applications for Christmas in Cambridge 2018. Apply to volunteer!

Apply to become a volunteer at one of the following Christmas in Cambridge events:

Music & Lights in the Village, Fri Nov 23

• Setup & takedown of event
• Costumed characters/Mascot (interact with children, pose for pictures)
• Handing out goody bags/programmes 

Candyland, Thurs Nov 29 to Sat Dec 1

• Costumed characters/Mascot (interact with children, pose for pictures)
• Running interactive games/activities (greet participants, explain activity, ensure equipment stays in good condition)
• Information Booth (answer questions, hand out information about Christmas in Cambridge events)

• Crafts (greet participants, explain activity, ensure craft area is clean)
• Site (assist with setup, take down, keep site clean)

Phil Kline's Unsilent Night, Thurs Dec 6

• Site (assist with setup, take down, keep site clean)
• Costumed characters/Mascot (interact with children, pose for pictures)
• Running music stations
• Monitor light displays
• Be a guide on the walk

Cambridge Christmas Market, Thurs Dec 6 to Sun Dec 9

• Information Booth (answer questions, hand out information about Christmas in Cambridge events)
• Site (assist with setup, take down, keep site clean)
• Floor monitor (perform floor counts every hour, answer questions from vendors/shoppers)
• Greeter (welcome shopppers, answer quetsions, hand out programmes)

New Year's Eve Party, Mon Dec 31

• Site (assist with setup, take down, keep site clean)
• Crafts (greet participants, explain activity, ensure craft area is clean)
• Costumed characters/Mascot (interact with children, pose for pictures)
• Running interactive games/activities (greet participants, explain activity, ensure equipment stays in good condition)
• Greeter (welcome attendees, answer quetsions, direct attendees to activities, count attendees as they come in the door)
• Hand out wristbands for ice times
• Ice rink attendees (check skater wristbands correspond to the correct ice time, hand out glowsticks, answer questions) *volunteers will not require skates 

Apply to volunteer with us for Christmas in Cambridge. Staff will review your application and be in contact with you regarding an interview and other screening procedures. 

Most events occur outside, but we often work inside as well. Please dress for any potential weather. Dressing in layers is very helpful. Events are only cancelled due to very extreme weather. If a volunteer shows up without proper warm clothes, they will be sent home and not able to work. 

For information on volunteer opportunties or more information about the festival email the Event Staff, call (519)740-4681 ext 4603 or visit the festival website.

 Leader in Training (LIT) for Camp

LIT volunteers act as assistants to Activity Leaders at City of Cambridge Day Camp sites for two or more weeks in the summer. Opportunities include programming for campers, assisting in water activities, and participation in offsite excursions. It is an exciting and rewarding experience appropriate for those who enjoy working with children.

For more information on the LIT program you can contact the Recreation Coordinator via email  or call (519) 740-4681 ext 4554. 

If you are interested in becoming an LIT please complete the online application.

Application Deadlines:

Round 1: Feb 23

Round 2: April 17

2018 day camps run for nine weeks: July 3 - August 31. LITs are required to volunteer a minimum of two weeks.

• Becoming a member of a City of Cambridge Advisory Board or Committee
• Volunteering through Volunteer Action Centre Waterloo Region
• Checking out information and opportunities at Volunteer Canada