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We're seeking a friendly, responsible volunteer to assist with the Senior Day Program located at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion.

You must:

• welcome participants, serve refreshments, and assist with planned activities
• be available Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the WMRC Community Pavilion
• be age 18+ with good communication skills
• enjoy interacting with older adults or adults with a disability, experience preferred

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We are not recruiting volunteers at this time. Please visit late January 2026 to apply for the spring session

The City of Waterloo is looking for an Event Helper Volunteer to be apart of the Event Team and assist with delivering festivals and events to the community. The majority of events are evenings or weekends outdoors in Uptown Waterloo. As a member of the Event team you will receive emails about upcoming events and instructions on how to sign up for shifts.

This includes set-up or tear down of tables, tents, chairs, signage, etc. or assisting vendors. May also include customer service such as providing information to the public or assisting with activities or a combination of both.

You must:

• be at least 16+
• be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• be able to commit to a minimum 4 events per year
• have good verbal and written communication skills
• enjoy working with the public
• be able to understand and follow instructions and carry out tasks independently
• be able to complete shifts outdoors in varying weather on uneven ground
• be able to attend a short virtual interview

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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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The City of Waterloo is seeking adults age 18+ who have knowledge and experience with native plants and pollinators, educating youth and/or adults, and event planning.

In this role you will:

• plan and deliver education and park stewardship activities for the community, relating to native plants and pollinators
• participate in meetings held from 6pm to 8pm on the second Thursday of the month at a city facility from February to November, plus one event and stewardship activity per month between May and October
• perform moderate physical activity and lifting up to 20 pounds during events

Virtual interviews for selected applicants will be held on January 28 and 29, 2026.

Apply by January 25, 2026

We’re seeking a friendly, reliable adult (18+) to phone clients to check in on their well-being. Clients are older adults or adults with a disability. 

You must:

• be available Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the WMRC Community Pavilion (a one-year commitment is strongly preferred)
• be able to speak clearly and concisely over the phone and record information
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

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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

You must:

• 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. 

You must:

• 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 - Lunch program at the Community Pavilion

You must:

• 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

Apply now