Special Events Volunteer

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On-Site

Ongoing Opportunity

Posted

2025-07-21

Special Events Volunteer

The Elliott Community

10 Openings

Summary

You will assist Recreation Staff with special events and programming in order to enhance residents’ lives.

Description

What you’ll be doing

Responsibilities

• Sign in and out using the volunteer computer system
• Assist with preparation and implementation of special event
• Porter residents to and from the event
• Provide a fun and engaging atmosphere
• Assist during the event and the subsequent cleanup
• Provide input for evaluation of the event
  
  

Benefits

• Gain organization and planning skills in the recreation field
• Gain experience interacting with seniors
• Learn and practice social and communication skills
• Build meaningful relationships with residents of The Elliott Community
• Know that you’ve brightened someone’s day
• Make professional contacts for the future
  
  

Skills & Personal Traits

• Must be comfortable interacting with seniors
• Enjoy being part of a team, and work effectively with others
• Dependable, friendly, enthusiastic and patient
• Flexibility with respect to the activities you may be asked to assist with during the event
  
  

Orientation & Training

• Facility tour and basic orientation will be provided for every volunteer
• Role-specific training will occur on your first day of volunteering with us
• Ongoing on-the-job training will be provided as necessary
  
  

Joining us

• Fill out the Volunteer Application Form
• Attend a brief interview with the Volunteer Coordinator
• Apply for a vulnerable sector check from your local police station if you are 18 years of age or older – submit it to the Volunteer Coordinator when complete
• Obtain a 2-step TB skin test (from the Public Health Unit or your family doctor)
• Have 2 COVID vaccines as well as the annual flu shot
• Complete mandatory online training
• Attend orientation
• Start volunteering!
  
  

Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

Flu shot

Vulnerable Sector check

TB Test

When

Flexible

Where

On-site Address

170 Metcalfe Street

Guelph , Ontario N1E 4Y3

Causes

Healthcare, Medical, & WellnessSeniors

Tags

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Type of Volunteer

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Type of Activity

On-siteOutdoorIndoor

Good for Ages

Adult (Ages 18-54)Older Adult (Ages 55+)Teens (Ages 13-17)

Languages

English

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Minimum Age Requirement

Adult (Age 18-54)