About volunteering
The Town of Halton Hills offers a variety of opportunities to make a positive impact in the community through Volunteering. If you are looking to develop your skills, build confidence, make connections, and contribute to your community then we are looking for you!
How to apply
The steps to becoming a Volunteer at the Town of Halton Hills are:
- Complete an online Volunteer Application Form
- Participate in an interview process and provide references
- Attend mandatory training sessions
Interested volunteers can also visit Volunteer Halton for additional opportunities. Please note that some Volunteer positions will require a Criminal Reference Check. The associated fee will be paid for by the Volunteer.
Volunteer opportunities
Administration |
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Occasional opportunities to assist with special projects. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information. |
Aquatics |
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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. |
Camp |
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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. Application Deadline: May 2023 |
Docent |
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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 |
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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 |
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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:
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information. |
Special Needs Instructional Sports |
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Seasonal opportunity to support recreation staff in delivering high quality programs to adults in the community. 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 in the Spring and Summer. Minimum nine-week commitment, once per week. |
Neighbourhood Engagement |
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Assists program staff with the set-up, delivery of programming, and clean up at Neighbourhood pop ups, Open Streets and Play Street events throughout the Town of Halton Hills. Neighbourhood pop ups are outdoor events that promote the Hey Neighbour program and provide fun activities for all ages. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older by the end of the calendar year. |
T.I.M.E. Therapy Program (Together In Motion and Exercise) |
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TIME 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. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. |
Trail Stewards |
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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 |
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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. |
Contact us
For more information, download a copy of our volunteer brochure or reach out to our staff:
- By email: Send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator
- By phone: 905-873-2600 ext. 2282