Volunteer Opportunities
Choose a Recreation & Culture volunteer position that interests you and apply today! For more information or questions about volunteering with Recreation & Culture call 625-3169, or email: mshanks@thunderbay.ca.
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| Event/Program | Date | Location |
| Kite Festival | May 26, 2013 | Chippewa Park |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2013 | Marina Park |
| Teddy Bears Picnic | July 9, 2013 | Vickers Park |
| Summer in the Parks Concerts | June 26 through August 14 | Marina Park |
| Superior Youth Festival | August 21, 2013 | Marina Park |
| Riverfest | September 7, 2013 | Kam River Park |
| Movies in the Park |
May 17, 24, 31 |
Marina Park |
| Chippewa Summer Camps | July & August | Chippewa Park |
| Adventurers Camp Program | July & August | Canada Games Complex |
| Playgrounds Program | July & August | Various City Parks |
| Event/Program | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Skating Lessons | October-December January-March |
Various Arenas |
| Neighbourhood Recreation Program | September-December January-June |
Various Schools |
| Inclusion Services | Yearly/Ongoing | Read below for details |
| Swimming Lessons | Ongoing | Volunteer Pool Churchill Pool Canada Games Complex |
| 55 Plus Centre Programs | Ongoing | Herb Carroll 55 Plus Thunder Bay 55 Plus |
*Stay tuned for updates on more winter events and volunteering opportunities.
Inclusion Services Support Person
Volunteers are needed a few hours a week to assist a person with a disability participate in a fitness or leisure program. Training will be provided to all volunteers. Please contact Stephen at 625-3220 or sholloway@thunderbay.ca.
Swimming Lessons
Volunteers needed to assist instructors with lessons (must have at least AquaQuest II and be 13 years of age or older). Call Volunteer Pool at 345-5143 or Sir Winston Churchill Community Pool at 577-2538.
55 Plus
For more information on volunteering with the 55 Plus Centres, call 684-3277.
Animal Services
Animal Services is looking for volunteers to be Dog Walkers and Cat Cuddlers. Check out the Animal Services Volunteer Program or call 684-2156.
Meals on Wheels
To volunteer with Meals on Wheels as a driver or server call: Thunder Bay North: 684-2862, or Thunder Bay South: 625-3667
