Volunteer Opportunities

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 Youth Justice Committee facilitator

Note: All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and Youth Justice Committee volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.

Aquatics Volunteer Opportunities – Swimming Lessons Volunteer

Date: Volunteers will assist the Swimming Instructor during lessons that occur during scheduled swimming sessions.
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

Youth Justice Committee Volunteer

Role Overview: The Youth Justice Committee (YJC) program is a community-based alternative to formal court proceedings for youth, aged 12-17, who have been involved in a low-risk, non-violent offense. It offers a restorative justice approach where the young person, their parent/guardian, the victim (when appropriate), and trained community volunteers come together to address the harm caused and find ways to make amends. The program focuses on accountability, repairing harm, and promoting positive change for the youth. 

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.

All volunteer positions are posted as they arise. Please check back here for future opportunities.