Volunteer Information

Aquatics

Volunteers will support recreation staff in delivering high quality aquatics programs to children and youth in the community. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older by the end of the calendar year and have successfully completed Swimmer Level 6 or equivalent. Minimum nine-week commitment, once per week.

Aquatics Volunteer Incentive Program

The AVIP (Aquatics Volunteer Incentive) Program is designed to encourage volunteers who have a passion for aquatics to pursue a job in the field and reduce the costs necessary to become a swim instructor. Eligible participants can receive 50% off courses required to become a swim instructor.

Learn more about the Aquatics Incentive Program.

Dance

Volunteers will support recreation staff in delivering high quality programs to children in the community. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older by the end of the calendar year, programs run weekly through our Fall, Winter, and Spring session. Minimum nine-week commitment, once per week is required.

Docent

Docents facilitate conversations and lead activities with visitors in the Helson Gallery’s Permanent Collection and Special Exhibitions. Docents promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of exhibition goals and help ensure that Gallery visitors have valuable experiences. Applicants should be 16 years of age or older and have an interest or experience in the arts.

Events

Occasional opportunities to assist with special events such as Culture Days, Open Streets, holiday programming, or other special events. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older by the end of the calendar year.

Hillsview Active Living Centres

The Hillsview Active Living Centres offer a variety of programs for older adults that include regular drop-in programs, special events, fitness programs, arts, social activities, and more.

Positions are available in the following areas:

• Board of Directors

• Fundraiser or Fundraising Development

• Grant Writing

• Special Event Planning and Support

• Reception Desk

• Kitchen Assistance

• Social, Funding, Program, Membership Committee options 

Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information.

Fitness for Adults with Exceptionalities

CHAMPS Soccer and Multi-Sport are recreation programs for adults with exceptionalities. These program focus on many fundamental movement skills along with organized game play. Programs are delivered by two trained Town of Halton Hills program facilitators along with volunteers who will deliver this program weekly. 

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and have an interest or experience working with inclusion participants, sport or recreation. Programs run weekly. Minimum nine-week commitment, once per week.

Interviews: To be held in March/April.

Friday Activity Nights

Volunteers will assist with individuals ages 20-35 years old with exceptionalities. Volunteers will assist with the set up and delivery of weekly programming. This program runs on Friday nights following our sessional programming schedule. Applicants must be 16 years of age by the end of the calendar year and commit to the current session with an interest or experience working with individuals with exceptionalities. 

Summer Camp

Volunteers will support recreation staff in delivering high quality camp programs to children and youth in the community. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older by the end of the calendar year and commit to one full week of volunteering (35 hours). Camps occur during July and August.

T.I.M.E. Recovery Program (Together In Movement and Exercise)

Trail Stewards

The Trail Steward supports the successful operation of the Town of Halton Hills trail network by performing regular inspections, reporting deficiencies, and performing light maintenance duties like removing litter on an assigned segment of trail. This program runs from mid April to November 1.

Youth Programs

Volunteers will support recreation staff in delivering high quality programs to youth in the community at Town of Halton Hills Youth Centres. Please contact youth staff for more information.