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
Find volunteering opportunities and resources
Volunteers have a long history of supporting events and activities in Waterloo. Find openings, other ways to get involved and volunteer resources.
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Be You @ Waterloo
At the City of Waterloo, we are committed to recruiting a diverse volunteer team that represents the community we so proudly serve. All interested and qualified candidates, including Indigenous persons, Black persons, non-Black racialized persons or persons of colour, women, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ and those interested in joining our team are encouraged to apply.
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 for 1 weekday shift for a minimum of 3 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 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
- we're also searching for drivers who speak additional languages
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
Volunteer drivers - Senior day program
Help drive older adults from their home to the WMRC Community Pavilion 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
Other ways to get involved
Not all community opportunities are part of our official volunteer program, but they’re still great ways to connect and give back.
Support your neighbourhood
Start a neighbourhood project, help with a community event or apply for a grant to bring your idea to life. Visit our neighbourhoods section.
Join a city committee
Share your voice on issues that matter to you. We recruit residents for committees throughout the year. Learn more about our committees.
Help take care of our parks
Join us for spring clean-ups, fall plantings, longer-term park projects and more. Explore park opportunities.
Volunteer resources
- Volunteer Waterloo Region has local volunteer postings from over 150 different organizations
- Volunteer Canada provides tools and guidelines for those interested in volunteering or managing volunteers
- PAVRO is the provincial resource for Volunteer Managers
- VMPC is the national resource for Volunteer Managers.