Build confidence. Make connections. Strengthen community. Volunteering strengthens our community, enriches our lives, and provides us with opportunities. Use this page to learn more about becoming a volunteer in Halton Hills, or download our volunteer brochure.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the impacts of COVID-19, volunteer opportunities are limited. Information on this page is updated regularly to reflect the most current volunteer status.
As programs return we will be posting updates on our website to keep volunteer candidates up to date. Should you want to be considered for opportunities we recommend you complete an online application. Once received, your application will be kept on file based on your area of interest and you will be contacted when those programs resume. Thank you for your patience as we continue to transition through the pandemic.
Volunteers are an important part of our programs and participants and we want to provide learning opportunities for all of our volunteers. In many cases volunteers become our future employees. We encourage the volunteers to take ownership in completing their own application, following up with reference checks, interviews and training. We value this process as an opportunity for youth to develop leadership and life skills. This will help them when securing future employment. Our team understands this is a new experience to all of them but we are happy to walk them through the journey.
You can apply to be a volunteer anytime! Some seasonal programs like aquatics, sports and summer camps have seasonal deadlines:
Candidates who submit their applications after a deadline closes will have their applications held until the next set of interviews are scheduled.
As we move through the various phases of reopening, additional volunteer opportunities will become available. Here's a peek at some of the positions we have offered in the past:
Aquatics |
Aquatic volunteers support recreation staff in delivering high quality aquatics programs to children and youth. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age and have successfully completed Swimmer Level 6 or can successfully complete an aquatics skills screening. Aquatic volunteers will be located at the Gellert Community Centre (Georgetown) and/or the Acton Lion’s Indoor Pool (Acton). |
Camp |
Summer camp, march break and moreVolunteers for march break, summer camp and family day programs will support recreation staff in delivering high quality programs to children and youth in the community. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older and have an interest in supporting children in a high-energy camp environment. Camps take place at Town recreation facilities throughout Halton Hills. Skateboard basics workshopTo support staff in delivering high quality programs to children in the community. This position appeals to those who are 14 years of age or older and enjoy working with children, have a passion and experience skateboarding.
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Culture |
Culture Days volunteersCulture Days is a 3-day national celebration of arts and culture that requires volunteer assistance to put on a successful event. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older and have an interest or experience in arts and/or arts and culture. Volunteer roles take place at various indoor and outdoor locations within Halton Hills, including the Library & Cultural Centre and downtown Georgetown. Usher volunteersUshers assist theatre patrons to their seats, provide information about upcoming shows, ensure that the patrons of the theatre are safe and help ensure that visitors have amazing experiences. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older and have an interest or experience in theatre. Ushers will work out of the John Elliott Theatre in downtown Georgetown. DocentsDocents facilitate conversations and lead activities with visitors in the Helson Gallery. Docents promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of exhibition goals and help ensure that Gallery visitors have amazing experiences. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and have an interest or experience in the arts. Docents will work at the Helson Gallery, part of the Halton Hills Library & Cultural Centre in downtown Georgetown. |
Hillsview Active Living Centre (Seniors) |
Hillsview volunteers will assist the Hillsview staff with our mandate – to enjoy life in good company! Our centres are full of fun and activity, including regular drop-in programs, special events, fitness programs, arts, social activities and more. Volunteers will work out of the Hillsivew Active Living Centres in Acton or Georgetown. There are various volunteer opportunities available at the Hillsview Active Living Centres. These include, but are not limited to:
To volunteer for one of these or other Hillsview positions, please contact the Hillsview Active Living Centres directly. |
Open streets |
During open streets, roads are closed to vehicles. This creates a fun, outdoor space for residents to take back their neighbourhood and enjoy activity together. Basically we play in the streets! Activities include giant Lego blocks, skip rope, toss balls and Frisbees, chalk on the road, dance to great music, play road hockey, and more! Open streets volunteers assist with set-up, delivery and clean-up of open streets events. Volunteers must be a minimum of 14 years of age or older and have an interest or experience in fitness, social work or recreation. Events take place during the summer months only (June-September) at various locations in Acton and Georgetown. |
Parks and trails |
Trail StewardsTrail Stewards support the successful operation of the trail network by performing regular inspections, reporting deficiencies and performing light maintenance duties like removing litter. This is a unique position and a perfect opportunity to volunteer as a family! Spend quality time together, teach the value of volunteerism and help improve your community. Families and applicants of all ages are welcome to apply to the trail stewards positions. Please note children under 14 years of age will need to be supervised by parent of guardian and have an interest and/or experience in the outdoors. |
Sports |
Baseball for adults with special needs - spring onlySpecial needs baseball volunteers support recreation staff in delivering high quality programs to adults in the community. Volunteers to this program must be 16 years of age or older and have an interest or experience working with inclusion participants, sport or recreation. Soccer for adults with special needs - summer onlySpecial needs soccer volunteers support recreation staff in delivering high quality programs to adults in the community. Volunteers to this program must be 16 years of age or older and have an interest or experience working with inclusion participants, sport or recreation. Halton Hills basketball volunteersBasketball volunteers support recreation staff in delivery of high quality sport league programs to children and youth in the community. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older and enjoy working with children. Programs take place at Christ the King Secondary School, Georgetown. |
T.I.M.E (disability support) |
T.I.M.E. volunteer – spring, fall, winter only (no summer)T.I.M.E is an exercise program developed for people with a range of neuromuscular conditions such as a stroke, brain injury or Multiple Sclerosis. The aim of the program is to help improve balance and strength through a circuit station format designed to stimulate and respond to the participants’ individual abilities. Under the direction of the Fitness Leader, the volunteer will provide support and assistance to the participants of the program. Due to the specialized needs of the TIME program, volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have an interest or experience in fitness, social work or recreation. |
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