Community Participation and Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to get involved, make connections and invest in your community. Participating in your community as a volunteer can also be a good way to:

• Build relationships
• Meet people
• Help with an worthwhile project
• Learn English
• Gain Canadian work and other experience
• Build or learn new skills
• Learn about different jobs and places to work
• Develop community belonging

Community organizations are responsible for creating a positive work environment and treating you well as a volunteer.  As a volunteer, you have rights and responsibilities.

You can find local volunteer opportunities by visiting:

• Volunteer Waterloo Region

You can also check civic engagement and volunteer opportunities with your local or regional municipality:

• City of Cambridge
• City of Kitchener
• City of Waterloo
• Region of Waterloo
• Township of Wilmot