Our mission
The Friends of Waterloo Park is a volunteer group that works in cooperation with the Waterloo Park advisory committee and the City of Waterloo to fulfill the goals of the Waterloo Park Plan. The Friends of Waterloo Park organize, promote and participate in events in the park and fundraise to enhance and accelerate improvements to Waterloo Park.
Our goals
- foster community awareness of and appreciation for Waterloo Park
- promote and encourage the use of newly implemented features as well as existing park features
- raise funds for new projects, park enhancements and community activities
- promote volunteerism to engage residents in barn-raising activities
A brief history
The Friends of Waterloo Park was established in April 2015 as a subcommittee of the Waterloo Park advisory committee of council (WPAC). In 2017, the subcommittee was re-designated as a volunteer group (City of Waterloo committee policy, 2007).
Structure
The Friends of Waterloo Park consists of a chair, a finance team, multiple specialty teams each coordinated by a team lead, a WPAC liaison and a City of Waterloo staff liaison.
Meetings
The Friends of Waterloo Park meet in the evenings, once or twice a month, and work in the park once or twice each season.
Appointment
- when a position vacancy exists, a volunteer recruitment notice will be published on the city website and other sources
- interested applicants will contact volunteer services with a resume and two references before the deadline
- volunteer services and the city staff liaison will review all applications, carry out interviews and reference checks and recommend appointments
Qualifications for Friends of Waterloo Park
The list below outlines the requirements for being a member of the Friends of Waterloo Park.
- must be 18 years of age or older
- have good organizational skills, written and verbal communication
- show an interest or experience in finance, fundraising, sponsorship, communication, or event and program planning
- be willing to work cooperatively in partnership with city staff and other Friends and delegates
- be capable of fulfilling the responsibilities of the position held
- commit to a minimum of one year is required, subject to review with the city staff liaison at any time
- attend a minimum of four meetings and four activities over the course of one year