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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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Spring and Summer Opportunities - Recreation & Culture 
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
August 16, 23, 30
September 6, 13

Marina Park
Chippewa Summer Camps July & August Chippewa Park
Adventurers Camp Program July & August Canada Games Complex
Playgrounds Program        July & August Various City Parks 

 

Fall and Winter Opportunities with Recreation & Culture
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