Populo Serviendo - Serving the People

Create a welcoming space for older adults to connect over coffee, conversation, goodies and games! Duties include preparing light refreshments, welcoming participants, sharing community resources, and facilitating activities and conversations. Shifts are once per week for 2-2.5 hours. Ages 19+.

Recruitment for this role is currently closed. However, you can join the waitlist! To learn more and join the waitlist for the program at your nearest Recreation Centre, use the links below:

Whether you're preparing decorations for Autumn Lantern Fest, leading crafts at Family Arts Fest, or serving up ice cream at Strawberry Fest, you are bound to have a memorable volunteer experience at these vibrant community gatherings. Ages 15+. To learn more and join our volunteer mailing list, click the link below:

Support our quality programming in Cedar Hill Arts Centre's ceramics studio! Volunteers ages 16+ can assist with hands-on registered classes, while volunteers 19+ can help deliver a welcoming and well-run Open Studio experience. To learn more and apply, click the links below:

Volunteer with weeklong, half-day outdoor preschool camps this summer at Saanich Commonwealth Place. You'll help children ages 3-5 discover the natural world and learn about local animals through songs, stories, and games. This role is ideal for those who love working with young children and who can bring positivity, patience, and a joyful approach to nature discovery and play! Ages 15+. To learn more and apply, click the link below:

Shadow Lifeguards gain meaningful experience supervising the pool deck, assisting with First Aid, learning about equipment and deck set ups, meeting facility specific needs, working on activities to improve their skills as Lifeguards, and being part of a dynamic team. As supervisors mentor and evaluate their contributions, volunteers in this role may have the opportunity to become employed as Lifeguards with Saanich Recreation. This role requires the following certifications: NL - Pool and Waterpark, Standard First Aid with CPR-C, and AMOA. To learn more and apply, click the link below:

Shadow Swim Instructors are responsible for observing and assisting the instruction of general recreational aquatics programs at Gordon Head Recreation Centre.  This volunteer position is intended for those who have certification or are in progress of completing co-teach hours. Ages 15+. To learn more and apply, click the link below:

Volunteer with weeklong, full day camps this summer at Gordon Head Recreation Centre or Gordon Head Middle School! You'll help children ages 5.5-12 have a fun camp experience. To learn more and apply, click the link below: