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.

On this page:

  1. Be You @ Waterloo
  2. Current volunteer opportunities
  3. Other ways to get involved
  4. Volunteer resources

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.

Current volunteer opportunities

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

We are not recruiting volunteers at this time. Please visit early August to apply for the fall season.

 

July 1 Community Picnic is a family friendly event held in Waterloo Park to celebrate Canada Day. Featuring food trucks, giant games, live music and an art market.

Date: July 1, 2026

Location: Waterloo Park West - find it on Google Maps

Shifts available:

  • festival assistant and tear down from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

You must:

  • be at least 16+
  • be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
  • have good verbal and written communication skills
  • enjoy working with the public
  • be able to understand and follow instructions and carry out tasks independently

Apply now

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

  Apply now

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.