Volunteer With Us!

Volunteer Opportunities

Recreation and Parks is proud to provide a variety of opportunities for volunteers of all ages to get active and get involved in our community!

Volunteers Speak Up
We asked some of our volunteers about their recent experiences in our programs and this is what they had to say:

“I have learned to become a child's friend and role model”
“I love to swim, so it is pretty natural that I volunteer at the pool. I love volunteering there because I want to share my swimming knowledge and techniques”
“It was a great way to earn my 40 hours and I also got to meet a whole bunch of new people!”
“I decided to volunteer with the Town of Halton Hills because I really enjoy working with kids. I also like learning how to be a leader”
“It makes me proud to see the kids so happy, knowing that I have made a difference in their life”
“I am having a blast! I can't tell you how much I enjoy it and I'm learning a ton of stuff from the wonderful staff.They are so kind to me.”
“I love it here, and you could too!”

How to Get Involved

Volunteers must be a minimum of 14 years of age (unless otherwise stated)
Download and complete the Volunteer Application Form and return it to the Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@haltonhills.ca
You will be contacted directly to discuss your application and next steps
All volunteers must attend a MANDATORY training session, see below for dates
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at anytime with questions 905-873-2601 ext. 2273, volunteer@haltonhills.ca

Things to consider:

All applicants will be asked to attend an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator and must be able to provide 2 references
All volunteers applying for a position working directly with children, seniors or individuals who have a disability will need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Background Check prior to having a placement confirmed. The cost of the Police Check (if applicable) is to be covered by the potential volunteer
Although we can't match every volunteer, all applications are considered
Due to registration numbers and other factors programs may need to be cancelled, but we will work with volunteers to find another placement when possible

We have Volunteer Opportunities to fit all schedules and interests!

Administration & Special Projects
JumpStart Committee Member
Children &Youth Programs (aquatics, sports programs, camps, etc.)
John Elliott Theatre usher at select shows
Inclusion Programs
Mayor's Youth Action Committee
Parks and Open Space
Special Events
Seniors' Centres

Click here for a listing of our current Spring and Summer Volunteer Opportunities

MANDATORY Volunteer Training

If you are interested in volunteering for our Spring 2010 Session (beginning in April) please contact the Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@haltonhills.ca by March 5, 2010

If you are interested in volunteering for the Summer 2010 Session – including Summer Camps (beginning in July), please contact the Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@haltonhills.ca by June 4th, 2010

Highly Recommended for New Youth Volunteers!

The P.L.A.Y. Program (Promoting Leadership Amongst Youth) encourages participants to become leaders in their own lives. The focus of the program is personal growth through fun and challenging group activities and is both classroom-based and hands-on. Taking part in activities such as “challenge courses” and “orienteering”, youth will be introduced to topics such as teambuilding, communication, decision-making, conflict resolution and self-awareness. The action-packed week is capped off by a hiking trip that is 100% planned and led by the participants. Click here to register today!

Looking for more volunteer opportunities?

Visit www.haltonhills.ca/committees/ for more information on volunteering with a Town of Halton Hills Citizen's Committee
Visit www.library.hhpl.on.ca/Teens.asp for more information on volunteering at Town of Halton Hills Libraries
For other volunteer opportunities within the community contact Volunteer Halton at 905-878-0955 or visit their online database to search for current volunteer postings from local organizations www.volunteerhalton.ca