Volunteer applications are now open for 2024/2025 school year recreation programs!

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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 (applications closed for Summer 2024)
  • Aquatics (accepting applications now)
  • General Recreation Programs (accepting applications now)
  • Special Events

Please contact us to find out about current volunteer opportunities and applications.

Seeking Santa Claus Parade Volunteers!

The parade in Orangeville is a long-standing tradition. We've all grown up watching the Santa Claus Parade and feeling the anticipation of seeing the lights, elves and reindeer all leading up to Santa Claus himself. In order to pull off this fantastic community event, we rely on volunteers like you! This years parade is on Saturday November 16th at 5 p.m.

Complete your volunteer form today at www.orangeville.ca/santaclausparade to get involved.

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.
 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.

Drama and Creative Arts

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.
 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.
 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.
 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.

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.