Volunteering

• Event greeters: Answer questions about the event, provide programs and information, and help our guests find their way around the event.
• Event assistants: Help with set up, tear down, float around the event footprint, and assist displayers and vendors.
• Survey takers: Ensure we meet the needs of our community by collecting data and feedback from event attendees.
• Rewards assistants: Run games and provide prizes.
• Administrative support: Assemble swag bags and packages for the community, either at home or on-site.

• Event materials, snacks, drinks, and event designated clothing.
• Flexible schedule, based on your availability.
• Connection. First hand interactive experiences engaging with residents from diverse backgrounds working towards a common goal.
• Growth. Gain valuable municipal government experience, build self-esteem, confidence and leadership skills as you begin your work life, are new to the community or look to increase your community involvement.
• Development. Learn new skills, exposure to new community initiatives, gain knowledge which may benefit others, while gaining professional experience.
• Support. Be a part of bringing the community together creating positive City of Oshawa experiences. The City of Oshawa values volunteers and is committed to supporting their success (including approved high school community hours).
• Teamwork. Meet up and engage with like-minded individuals and residents, build camaraderie – creating new bonds while strengthening the community.
• Positivity. Giving back provides a valuable impact to the community – the Events Team values the support of each and every event volunteer.

• Minimum age requirement is 15.
• If under 18, you will require a guardian's consent to participate.
• Pride for their community, personable, reliable, and enjoy interacting with people face to face.
• Possess critical thinking skills, able to problem-solve with minimal supervision.
• Attend mandatory trainings with a commitment of volunteering at a minimum of three events, or equivalent of 8 hours per year to stay active.

Successful volunteer candidates will attend a mandatory in-person orientation.

1. Fill out online application.
2. Complete an availability survey.
3. If selected for an interview, complete a virtual on-line screening, which consists of a 20 minute interview for us to meet and get to know you.
4. All interviewees will be emailed their status and next steps.
5. Successful candidates will complete online training components.
6. Attend a mandatory in-person orientation at the Civic Recreation Complex.

Volunteers are sent a list of events for the upcoming event season. This list is sent as general information and may not include all opportunities.

Before each event:

• About 4 to 6 weeks before each event, the Coordinator responsible for staffing the event will email all volunteers the event information.
• Volunteers who are interested in volunteering at the event will respond directly to the Coordinator.
• The Coordinator will schedule volunteers and offer orientations before the event.