Volunteering
Volunteers have a long history of supporting events and activities in Waterloo. Find current openings, recognition and volunteer resources below.
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 opportunities
| Aquatics volunteer, winter session |
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Assist with aquatics instruction at the WMRC, under the supervision of aquatics staff. You must:
This is a scheduled position for a set day and time, for a full session beginning in January 2024. Apply now |
| Driver, in-town, Waterloo Home Support |
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Help a Waterloo Home Support client who is an older adult or adult with a disability maintain their independence by driving them to in-town appointments in your personal vehicle. Drivers must:
Our current need is for Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. We are looking for be a caring adult with reliable vehicle. You must meet our screening requirements. We will reimburse you for your mileage. Apply now |
| Outdoor ice rink volunteers |
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We're seeking responsible, community-minded adults or teens (16+) as neighbourhood rink volunteers. This position requires a minimum commitment of 2 hours per week (day, evening or weekend). Find a complete list of outdoor rink locations on our website. |
Volunteer recognition
Each April we celebrate National Volunteer Week by sending a special thank you to thousands of dedicated volunteers who make a positive impact in the community. We recognize volunteer milestones by saluting community builder award recipients with an ad in the Waterloo Chronicle.
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Many of our civic awards also speak to the spirit of volunteers in the community.
Community Builder Awards
This award recognizes volunteers who provide ongoing service with the City of Waterloo and affiliate programs.
Nomination forms are sent to eligible organizations in early January.
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Recognition |
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Recognition takes place through the organizations that volunteers support. There are two types of pins, a standard Waterloo volunteer pin and milestone pin for service in increments of five years. A two year milestone pin is also available for persons age 25 and under. The city recognizes all recipients in the Waterloo Chronicle during National Volunteer Week in April. Organizations choose how to recognize recipients. It's typically done at board meetings, annual general meetings or volunteer recognition events. The city distributes pins to the organizations in March to coincide with National Volunteer Week. |
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.