Volunteer Services, Waterloo, ON

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Sep 03, 2010

Volunteer Services, Waterloo, ON

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Volunteer Services provides a central coordinating or referral service for individuals interested in volunteering within the Corporation of The City of Waterloo or with volunteer groups linked directly to the City. We help citizens share and develop their talents, or to become more engaged in their community, through civic involvement as a volunteer.

Are you looking to use your skills and interests, or to develop new ones, while providing valued service to the community?

Assisting in a program or service for older adults
Volunteer driving or shopping for/with local seniors
Special event planning
Occasional special event helping

Engaged Volunteers Create a Vibrant Waterloo!

The Waterloo Code for Volunteer Involvement was developed by the Volunteer Services Advisory Committee, and approved by Council on October 4, 2004. The policy provides core values, guiding principles and standards for the involvement of City of Waterloo volunteers. More information about the Volunteer Services Advisory Committee and the Waterloo Code for Volunteer Involvement can be read in this brochure.

Information on Volunteering

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Chart, Current Volunteer Opportunities, City of Waterloo	40KB
City of Waterloo Aquatics Volunteering	97KB
City of Waterloo Driver Volunteering	115KB
Steps to Volunteering Within Our Community	76KB
Tips on Teen Volunteering	129KB
Waterloo Home Support Services Volunteering	98KB
Waterloo Public Square Team Volunteering	119KB

View our City of Waterloo Current Volunteer Opportunities Chart and/or click on any of the blue links below.

Royal Medieval Faire - join in the merriment of the 13th Annual Royal Medieval Faire Day. Faire Day Volunteers are required, for Saturday September 18th.

Senior Services - adult volunteers participate in programs, or deliver and enrich weekday services / supports / active-living options for seniors within our community:

Meal Program Volunteer - Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, for 3-5 hours, between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. OR as needed as a weekday fill-in volunteer
Shopper Escort Volunteer - flexible, weekdays. Drive a senior, and assist them to complete their shopping
Driver Volunteer, Senior Outing Day Program- flexible, weekdays, morning or afternoon. Drive older adults to or from a supportive program, held at Waterloo's Adult Recreation Centre
Driver Volunteer, Waterloo Home Support Services- 1/2 weekday or more per week, on a regular schedule or as a fill-in driver. Drive older adults to medical appointments or other activities
55+ Drop In Host / Hostess - for Thursday afternoons, once or twice a month
55 Forward Newsletter Committee, Writer - contribute ideas and articles for a quarterly newsletter for Waterloo older adults
Activity Assistant, Senior Outing Day Program - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday; 1:00-3:00 or 3:30, depending on the day. Assist with activities and interact with seniors who participate in this weekday program
Master of Ceremonies, Adult Recreation Centre - for one or more Friday afternoons per month, from 1:00 - 3:00. Assist and introduce the presenter; suggest future presenters, etc.
Senior Games Committee Rep. Volunteer - ideal for one or two Waterloo older adults keen about active living. Participate in monthly meetings; share information with the future planners of senior summer games (to be held in Waterloo in 2013)

Environmental Programs: Community groups may be interested in exploring the various Community Stewardship Opportunities relating to environmental improvement projects in Waterloo's greenspaces. Organize your own group project, or visit the City of Waterloo's Calendar of Events for details on participating in an upcoming City-organized event.

Youth Volunteer Opportunities: Consider becoming involved on Youth Recreation Council, which meets from September - May, or volunteer with Aquatics for one or more swim sessions.

Please contact Volunteer Services to discuss if there are currently available volunteer position(s) that might be a fit for you! An application form will be provided if a suitable position is available, or we can refer you to volunteer opportunities elsewhere within the community.

Volunteer Services practices and endorses “Safe Steps” Screening for all City of Waterloo volunteer positions.