City of Abbotsford

Do you enjoy skating sports and volunteering with children? The Arenas team is looking for eager volunteers to assist them with skating lessons. Come help set up circuits, and assist staff with general lesson instruction.

Note; your signup here is an expression of interest; you will confirm your participation in this program and chose your shifts once your training is complete. 

Description of Responsibilities:
• Assist the instructor as needed.
• Distribute equipment to participants.
• Assist with class instruction.

Skills and Qualities Required:
• Ability to take direction from staff.

• Ability to work with children.

• At least 2 years experience within organized skating sports (speed skating, figure skating, ringette or hockey).

Requirements:

• Minimum Age: 14; unless you’ve completed the Recreation Leadership course offered at Abbotsford Recreation Centre. 
• Submit a Criminal Record Review Form

• • • Please see the CRC form which you will need to complete and bring to our meeting as mentioned below.  I will need to see 2 pieces of ID (1 primary – Passport or birth certificate and 1 secondary – Student ID or Care Card).  Once I’ve checked your ID, then I submit the form on your behalf. Please note that this process currently takes the Provincial Government 4-6 weeks to process.

• Submit 2 References

• • • Please see the Recreation reference form which your references can complete (1 must be from a coach/instructor who knows your skating ability)

• Submit your Volunteer Agreement.

• • • Please note if you are under the age of 18 years old you will also need this form signed by a parent or guardian.

• Attend an Orientation Meeting. Register for a scheduled Orientation meeting which you will find under your volunteer profile opportunities tab.  This meeting will provide you with the ability to meet the volunteer coordinator and submit your documents.  You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the volunteer role. Program specific/event training will occur at the recreation centre.
• Provide your own skates and CSA approved hockey helmet.

 

Time Commitment:
•Varies.

Location:
• Abbotsford Recreation Centre or Matsqui Recreation Centre.

Additional Information:
Individuals can record volunteer hours under "Hours Log" in their myvolunteerpage.com account. Staff will approve the hours you’ve logged.

All Volunteers for this program must be Level 2 approved. Level 2 volunteers are those that have successfully completed their orientation interview, a Criminal Record Check and two references.   

Contact:
Chrissy Borseth, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@abbotsford.ca
604-557-7050