Are you looking to meet new people, share your skills and talents, gain valuable experience, and earn community service hours? Consider volunteering in recreation with the Town of Orangeville.
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available with the recreation team:
- Summer Camps (accepting applications now)
- Aquatics (accepting applications now)
- General Recreation Programs (accepting applications now)
- Special Events
Please contact us to find out about current volunteer opportunities and applications.
Become a volunteer
If you'd like to become a volunteer, please complete the following form for your area of interest:
You can submit these forms by email or drop them off at the Alder Recreation Centre at the Customer Service desk.
Requirements
You must be at least 14 years old to be a volunteer.
Volunteering in Recreation Programs
Recreation programs are generally 8-9 weeks in length. There are 5 program sessions: Fall, Winter 1, Winter 2, Spring and Summer. Volunteers are expected to commit for the duration of the 8-9 week session.
General Interest Programs |
Junior Chefs |
Mondays 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and/or
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre
What you can expect:
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activities;
- Assist with washing dishes and putting away dishes and kitchen utensils;
- Help with program delivery, including assisting with participants and guidance through activities and recipe reading;
- Welcome children into the program space and create a safe environment through being a positive role model and leader.
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Art Programs |
Thursdays 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Alder Recreation Centre
What you can expect:
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activities;
- Help with program delivery, including assisting with participants and guidance through activities and art projects;
- Welcome children into the program space and create a safe environment through being a positive role model and leader.
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Drama and Creative Arts
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Tuesdays 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Alder Recreation Centre
What you can expect:
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activities;
- Help with program delivery, including assisting with participants and guidance through activities and drama / creative arts projects;
- Welcome children into the program space and create a safe environment through being a positive role model and leader.
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Sports |
Help children learn fundamental skills and basic movements in a recreation environment. Promoting physical activity and interest in sports at a grassroots level.
Basketball |
Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Alder Recreation Centre
What you can expect:
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activities and equipment;
- Help with program delivery, including assisting with participants and guidance through activities and game play;
- Be an active participant to role model fun, listening, and positive engagement;
- Assist with children who may not want to participant and encourage participation;
- Welcome children into the program space and create a safe environment through being a positive role model and leader.
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Multi-Sports |
Wednesdays 4:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Alder Recreation Centre
What you can expect:
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activities and equipment;
- Help with program delivery, including assisting with participants and guidance through activities and game play;
- Be an active participant to role model fun, listening, and positive engagement;
- Assist with children who may not want to participant and encourage participation;
- Welcome children into the program space and create a safe environment through being a positive role model and leader.
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Indoor Soccer |
Thursdays 4:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Alder Recreation Centre
What you can expect:
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activities and equipment;
- Help with program delivery, including assisting with participants and guidance through activities and game play;
- Be an active participant to role model fun, listening, and positive engagement;
- Assist with children who may not want to participant and encourage participation;
- Welcome children into the program space and create a safe environment through being a positive role model and leader.
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Volunteering with Aquatics will help pay for your next Leadership Course!
Receive free Instructor and Lifeguard training by volunteering at the pool! Contact the aquatics team by email or give us a call at 519-940-9092 ext. 4110 to find out about our volunteer opportunities.
30 Volunteer Hours |
Standard First Aid Recertification Bronze Cross Re-exam |
40 Volunteer Hours |
Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid Assistant Instructor |
50 Volunteer Hours |
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor National Lifeguard |
How it works
By volunteering at the pool you will earn credits for every volunteer hour you work. These credits can be applied to the cost of select leadership courses required to become a lifeguard or swim instructor. This means you will only be required to pay the exam and course material fees. You can also use these volunteer hours towards your high school volunteer requirements.