Event volunteer requirements

If you want to become a volunteer with us, you are required to:

• Be 14+ years of age (as of the start date of your training)
• Have a parental/guardian approval if you are under 18 years of age
• Reference or police reference checks may be required

Training and orientation

If you plan on volunteering with us, you must attend a mandatory volunteer training workshop. Event and site specific training will take place the day of the event, including onsite orientation.

In addition, as part of our commitment to accessibility, you must read the Accessibility Standards Training Guide and complete a short quiz related to their training. You will receive these documents during training.

Time commitments

We are committed to finding the right volunteer experience to match your interests. The average volunteer time commitment per event is between 3.5 hours and 8 hours.

Volunteering with us

When you volunteer with us, you gain valuable new skills, make connections and contribute to our community. You will join our strong and enthusiastic community of volunteers that are a pillar of our vibrant, active and welcoming community. Collectively, our event volunteers dedicate close to 1000+ hours of their time at events that attract over 75,000 people.

Whitby's Event Volunteer Program is also recognized by the 2020 Festivals and Events Ontario as the best in Ontario.

We invite new and returning volunteers to be a part of something fun, inspiring and engaging. We value volunteers and are committed to supporting your success.

Event volunteer program and strategy

To ensure that the volunteer experience is meaningful, accessible, and seamless, we developed a program and strategic framework for how we attract, retain, support, recognize and celebrate our event volunteers. We believe our Event Volunteer Strategy is a critical element in planning for the long-term health and well-being of our community.

Aquatics

Interested in assisting with swimming lessons? This is a great opportunity to gain workplace experience, develop communication, guarding and instructional skills. To be a volunteer you must be a minimum of 14 years of age and hold a valid Bronze Cross certification.

Register for our "Volunteer Swimming Instructor Program" where you are scheduled to attend a mandatory 1-hour volunteer orientation session prior to beginning your volunteer experience. There is no fee involved to register, and you must show proof of Bronze Cross certification.

Community Connection

You can make a difference by volunteering with our Community Connection program. This is a great way to complete your 40 hours of volunteer service, while picking up valuable skills along the way. Community Connection provides affordable recreation, leisure and special interest programs for all ages. Learn how to become a Community Connection volunteer.