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Assist with aquatics instruction at the WMRC, under the supervision of aquatics staff. 

You must:

• be age 14 or older with a current Bronze Cross certificate
• First Aid and CPR certified
• commit to the full session

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We're seeking responsible, community-minded adults or teens (16+) as outdoor ice rink volunteers in your neighbourhood.

Find a complete list of outdoor rink locations on our website.

You must:

• assist with flooding, clearing snow and communicating rink rules to skaters
• requires a minimum commitment of 2 hours per week (day, evening or weekend)

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Help an older adult or adult with a disability by driving them to local appointments or community programs. We will reimburse you for your mileage.

Volunteer drivers - Waterloo Home Support

Position requirements:

• be available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with the option of one half or full weekday per week 
• be a friendly, dependable adult age 21+ with great communication skills
• have a valid MTO G driver's licence for a minimum 4 years and access to a reliable vehicle
• have access to a smartphone
• meet screening requirements
• we're also searching for drivers who speak additional languages

Volunteer drivers - Senior day program

Help drive older adults from their home to the WMRC Community Pavilion in the morning or from the WMRC Community Pavilion to their home in the afternoon. 

Position requirements:

• be available for afternoon pick ups on Mondays from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
• be a friendly, dependable adult age 21+ with great communication skills
• have a valid MTO G driver's licence for a minimum 4 years and access to a reliable vehicle
• have access to a smartphone
• meet screening requirements

Volunteer drivers - Out of town medical appointments (Toronto and back)

Position requirements:

• be available on a weekday from 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (some flexibility with the time may be needed)
• be a friendly, dependable adult age 21+ with great communication skills
• have a valid MTO G driver's licence for a minimum 4 years and access to a reliable vehicle
• have access to a smartphone
• meet screening requirements

Volunteer drivers - Lunch program at the Community Pavilion

Position requirements:

• be available on a Tuesday or Friday from 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to drive older adults with a disability to the Community Pavilion and back
• be a friendly, dependable adult age 21+ with great communication skills
• have a valid MTO G driver's licence for a minimum 4 years and access to a reliable vehicle
• have access to a smartphone
• meet screening requirements

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The City of Waterloo is holding Winterloo, an annual family-friendly outdoor festival. We are seeking volunteers to assist with the operations, set-up, or tear-down of our Winterloo event, including tents, tables, signage. Volunteers must be age 16+ and able to lift up to 30 pounds. Volunteers must dress warmly and in layers as activities will take place outdoors. Boots, gloves, hats and a warm coat are essential.

• date: Saturday January 24, 2026
• location: Uptown Waterloo

Festival Assistant shift: 

• from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. OR 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
• must be 16+

• must enjoy working with the public, able to follow directions and have great communication skills
• may include assisting artists with activities, assisting with registration and line up of Ice Dog activity or Fashion Show or answering questions from the public at an information booth

Set-up shift:

• from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• must be 16+
• able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

Tear-down shift 

• from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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