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Volunteering with the City of Cambridge
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.
Volunteer Application Process
- Please review the volunteer opportunities below.
- Complete a volunteer application and only select up to 3 volunteer roles you are interested in.
- Once applications are reviewed, applicants will be contacted by a staff person to discuss the next steps.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Please review the current list of volunteer roles currently available. If you have questions about a particular role, contact information is included with each listing. Some volunteer roles might have required qualifications for volunteers. Please ensure you have those qualifications before you apply. This webpage is updated as new volunteer roles become available, so please check back often.
50+ Programs and Services
| 50+ Recreation Centres |
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Our four 50+ Recreation Centres offer numerous recreation programs, clubs and special services. Below is a list of volunteer roles our centres offer:
For more information on the above roles, please email our 50+ recreation staff. If you do not see a role you are interested in please email the 50+ recreation staff to discuss other roles that may be of interest. Volunteers are asked to commit for at least for 9 months. |
| Friendly Visiting Program Volunteer |
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The Friendly Visiting program matches a volunteer with a socially isolated older adult, or an adult living with a physical disability, for regularly scheduled social and recreational visits. By volunteering for Friendly Visiting, you can bring joy to an older adult in just a few hours a week. Learn more about getting involved. |
| Volunteer Outreach Ambassador |
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We know that communication and information are important to creating an age friendly community. Understanding and accessing information is key to helping support older adults in aging well. As an Outreach Ambassadors you'll help raise awareness the services offered to older adults by helping us distribute information and connect with older adults throughout the city. If you have questions about this volunteer opportunity, contact the Age Friendly Coordinator at agefriendly@cambridge.ca or (519) 740-4681 ext. 4433 Learn more about Age Friendly |
Special Events
| Cambridge Winterfest |
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Multiple volunteer roles are available with Cambridge Winterfest between Nov 22 and Dec 31, 2024. The minimum age to volunteer is 13 years of age. Volunteer duties can include: event setup and takedown, information booth, volunteer helper, parking attendant and event greeter. Volunteering with Winterfest is a great way to collect volunteer hours or is a way to give back to your community. If you have questions, email the events team. |
Youth, Aquatics and Leisure
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Aquatic Assistant |
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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 leadership courses. You must be pursuing your Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR ‘C’ certification, proof of registration in the course and be 12 years of age. For more information, please email the Recreation Programmer or call 519-623-1340 ext. 4455. |
Corporate and Group Volunteering
- Corporate and group volunteer opportunities are possible
- Recognize your staff team, while giving back to the community
- Show your organization’s commitment to the community by volunteering
- Volunteering is a great opportunity for team building
- Email the Volunteer Coordinator for more information, to discuss possible opportunities and how to get started
Cambridge City Green
Cambridge City Green is a group of volunteers who encourage and coordinate community projects that benefit our local environment. The group leverages the enthusiasm and effort of thousands of volunteers. Cambridge City Green is a subcommittee of the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC). Projects led by Cambridge City Green volunteers include the Cambridge Community Clean Up, walks (e.g. TREEmendous Cambridge, Jane's Walk, etc.) and planting projects (e.g. Cambridge Pollinator Preserve, seed balls, etc.). For more information contact CambridgeCityGreen@Cambridge.ca or sign up to get notification of upcoming events at www.CambridgeCityGreen.ca
Volunteer Waterloo Region
Not finding a volunteer role with the City of Cambridge? Visit the Volunteer Waterloo Region's website for a database of region-wide volunteer opportunities with local agencies.
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
The City of Cambridge is a proud member of Volunteer Canada.
Contact Us
For more information on volunteering with the City of Cambridge please contact the Volunteer Coordinator.