Volunteer Opportunities

Recreation Volunteers The Recreation, Culture and Community Services Department has a variety of volunteer opportunities for citizens interested in participating in community programs, special events and project specific committees. Find out how you can donate your time, share your knowledge and skills with others while further developing your leadership skills, meeting new people and even gaining new abilities.

Volunteering is a great way to: Become involved in your community Meet new people Cultivate personal growth Gain new experiences Take on new challenges Get a new perspective on your own problems Feel good and build self-esteem Fulfill the need to be needed Take pride in sharing your knowledge and abilities Keep your body active Keep you mind active Stay healthy Have fun!

Volunteer Requirements: Be 13 years of age or older Be interested in recreation, parks, or the environment Be able to commit at least 2 hours a month Be discreet with confidential information Be reliable and responsible Must consent to a criminal record check How do I Volunteer? Fill out a volunteer application form and criminal record check form Provide two character references Attend a volunteer orientation session Meet with a city staff to coordinate placement

Download Volunteer Package HERE - complete and return the form to Douglas Recreation Centre or Timms Community Centre. If you have questions about volunteer opportunities with the Recreation Culture & Community Services Department, please contact Christine Daum at (604) 514-2941 or Lesley Sharp at (604) 514-2867.

SHARKS Aquatic Leadership Program

Provides the opportunity to gain leadership, knowledge, skills and experience in the aquatic environment. Interested candidates should complete an application form (available at Douglas Recreation Centre or Al Anderson Memorial Pool). Successful applicants receive a Sharks t-shirt, athletic leadership manual and a six-hour orientation session. They then assist teaching swimming lesson and running special events and practice lifesaving skills and shadow guarding. At the end of the summer, Sharks receive an evaluation of their job performance, including a record of the hours they spent assisting instructing.

Prerequisites: 14 years or older and completion of Swim Kids 10.
Cost: $20 for a new applicant and $10 for a returning Shark

Download Sharks Application HERE or pick one up from Al Anderson Memorial Pool, Douglas Recreation Centre, or Timms Community Centre. Phone (604) 514-2865 for more information.