Enriching Our Community Together
Volunteers are a valuable part of our Recreation and Parks team. We invest time and resources
to provide volunteers with an opportunity for an enjoyable and rewarding experience. The
Recreation and Parks Division works with hundreds of volunteers to deliver outstanding programs
and services. Through our Volunteer Management Program, we strive to match volunteers with
available positions which meet their needs and interests. Focus areas are generally aquatics,
day camps, youth activities, art, dance, drama, fitness, museums and special interest.
Successful volunteer candidates are provided with site specific orientation, training and
supervision.
Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. A Criminal Records Search (vulnerable sector
screening) will be required of the successful volunteer candidate to verify the absence of a
criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
Although we can't match every volunteer, all applications are considered. If you would like
to contribute to your community by sharing your time and expertise volunteering, you can pick
up a volunteer application at any Mississauga community centre, arena, or museum location, or
print the online Recreation & Parks Volunteer PDF application form and send it to the
address provided on the form. You may also contact one of the specific program areas listed
below directly. Your volunteer efforts are greatly appreciated by staff, participants and your
community. For more information call 905-896-5326.
 Why
should I Volunteer?
- Meet new people and have fun
- Help out doing work you enjoy
- Fulfill your volunteer hours component for school
- Gain work experience and new skills
Volunteer Week - April 18 to April 24, 2010
Volunteer Week is an opportunity to annually salute and thank all the individuals and volunteer
organizations who volunteer for and liaise with Recreation & Parks. These individuals and
groups help provide a wide variety of leisure services for our residents. We are proud of our
working association with such a large network of volunteers.
Join us as we say "thanks" to our community volunteers during this special week.
'Sauga Stroke Breakers
A therapeutic Recreation Program for stroke survivors. We are seeking volunteers to assist
participants with swimming, arts & crafts, board games and much more during the day on
Thursdays (at Mississauga Valley Community Centre). Call 905-615-4670
ext.2471
Museums
Please refer to Museums
Parks and Forestry
For Parks and Forestry related volunteer opportunities call 3-1-1 or visit Parks and Forestry
Skating
Volunteers are required to assist qualified instructors with skating programs that operate from
October through March. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Only applicants who can
commit to the entire season will be considered. Applications can be submitted between April and
August. Applicants will be notified for interviews in September.
Sports
Volunteer sport organizations are always looking for individuals to coach, manage and
referee games. Please refer to Community Groups for
sport group listings.
Swimming
Volunteers are required at our pools to assist qualified Instructors teach swimming
lessons. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older and have a minimum swimming certification
of Bronze Medallion. Interested volunteers are asked to contact the Aquatic Supervisor at their
local pool for details. For pool information please refer to Aquatics
Youth Drop-in Programs
Volunteers may be needed to assist youth drop-in programs at community centres and school gyms
across the city. Drop-in volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Contact your local
community centre for opportunities and availability.
Youth Advisory Committees - Mississauga Youth Plan
We are currently looking for dedicated youth to assist with implementing the Mississauga Youth
plan through Youth Advisory Teams. If you're interested in being involved in this exciting
initiative, please complete the Youth
Advisory Form. Completed forms and questions can be directed to youth.plan@mississauga.ca
Visit www.mississauga.ca/youth
 Volunteer MBC (Mississauga,
Brampton, Caledon)
Volunteer MBC is a volunteer centre serving the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the
Town of Caledon. The centre offers a referral service for volunteer placement within the
community for all ages to include youth, seniors, newcomers and groups. They also serve the
corporate community with various programming services that engage team volunteering. Volunteers
of all ages who are looking for a volunteer opportunity can visit the centre's website and
access an easy-to-use on-line searchable database of postings available within any given area
across the Region of Peel. The centre also offers networking opportunities, access to
professional development programs, workshops and webinars, as well as providing formal
recognition to volunteers for their contributions. Explore your passion through volunteering!
The future rests in YOUR helping hands! Call 905-238-2622, email info@volunteermbc.org, or visit www.volunteermbc.org
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