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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.
| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Thank you for you interest in volunteering with the City of Cambridge. Please view our listing of our current volunteer opportunities. |
| How to Apply |
| Once you've found a volunteer job you think is a good fit for you, complete the online Volunteer Application (see below for the LIT Volunteer Application). 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. |
| 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. |
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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.
To register please visit our camp webpage. For more information on the LIT program please contact 519-740-4681 ext 4554 or email the Recreation Coordinator, Child & Youth. 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 weeks pending a successful evaluation. For more information to volunteer for camp please contact 519-740-4681 ext 4554 or email the Recreation Coordinator, Child & Youth. 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 the Recreation Coordinator, Child & Youth. |
| Other Volunteer Opportunities & Organizations |
There are other ways to volunteer in the Cambridge community, including:
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