Why Volunteer with BGC Durham?
Are you seeking a meaningful volunteer experience where you can help enrich the lives of children and youth?
Volunteer Benefits:
- Give back to children and youth in the community
- Expand your social and professional connections
- Acquire leadership and organizational skills
- BGC Durham has a variety of exciting volunteer opportunities, including assisting in the aquatics programs, special events, fundraising, and becoming a committee member.
Note: All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
How to get involved?
If helping children and youth overcome obstacles and reach their potential sounds like a rewarding experience for you, follow the steps below to join us.
- Application Process: Fill out our volunteer application form.
- Submission: Send your completed form to tfarrsullivan@bgcdurham.com
Note: For additional information or any queries, feel free to reach out to Tracy Farr-Sullivan at tfarrsullivan@bgcdurham.com
Volunteer Application
Interested in becoming a volunteer at BGC Durham? Submit an application form to tfarrsullivan@bgcdurham.com
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Aquatics Volunteer Opportunities – Swimming Lessons Volunteer
Date: Volunteers will assist the Swimming Instructor during lessons that occur from September 23rd- December 15th
Location: 433 Eulalie Ave, Oshawa, ON L1H 2C6
Volunteers must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 14 years of age
- Provide two references (neither can be from family members)
- Have or be working towards Bronze Star
- Commit to a schedule based on volunteer’s availability
- If over 18 years of age, a Vulnerable Sector Check is required
Aquatics Volunteer Application
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Youth Justice Committee Volunteer
Role Overview: As a Youth Justice Committee Program Volunteer, you play a pivotal role in representing the community, working with youth in the legal system. Your commitment to agreed-upon expectations is crucial. Volunteers, part of a three-member panel, conduct interviews with the accused and, when needed, the affected party, to determine sanctions. The position requires a monthly commitment of 3-4 hours on Monday-Thursday evenings, with additional training.
Volunteers must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Attend Orientation and Ministry Training Session;
- Complete Criminal Record Check;
- Take an Oath of Confidentiality;
- Attend Youth Justice Committee meetings as arranged;
- Attend all trainings and workshops that enhance your role as a YJC volunteer;
- Be available evenings during the week.
Full Position Description and Application Guidelines
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Additional Opportunities
All volunteer positions are posted as they arise. Please check back here for future opportunities.