Volunteers must be 14 years of age by the time their volunteer position commences.

REGISTER for a Volunteer Orientation Workshop
Register early as space is limited!

The Volunteer Worship is mandatory for anyone wishing to volunteer in the Recreation Department. This workshop does not guarantee a volunteer placement, but rather prepares the potential volunteer for a placement. Specifically, the workshop prepares the potential volunteer with knowledge about the Town, the department's program policies, roles and responsibilities of the volunteers. There is no cost for this program; however, participants must register. To register please use our Fast Track registration or our EZ Reg Internet registration systems. Following the workshop, participants will be asked to complete a volunteer application form and submit it within a week of taking the course to the program coordinator in the area in which they want to volunteer.

Volunteering Opportunities

• Aquatic Learn-to-Swim assistants (must have Bronze Cross)
• Learn-to-Skate assistants
• Leisure Buddies for special needs participants (Aquatics and Programs)
• Conveners for sport activities
• Recreation assistants for seniors, adults, teens, children, and pre-school
• Markham Museum special event volunteers and more
• Varley Art Gallery volunteers
• Markham Theatre volunteers
• Town events

Volunteer Opportunities (26k/1p)
(as listed in the current Markham Life Magazine)

After attending the workshop, applicants will be interviewed and placed upon success. For further information, please contact Jason Tsien at 905-477-7000 ext. 3930 or jtsien@markham.ca.

Town of Markham Code of Conduct for Parks and Facilities

1. Enjoy the Town facilities and programs in your community. Think of the opportunities and benefits they provide.
2. Respect the dignity and spirit of all people - children, youth, adults and staff.
3. Treat all people in our programs and facilities fairly and equitably.
4. Create supportive, positive experiences for the purpose of building confidence, developing or improving skills, and having fun.
5. Do not take part in or tolerate behaviour that frightens, embarrasses, demoralizes or negatively affects the self-esteem of any of the people in our programs and facilities.
6. Promote positive behaviours that encourage participants and reduce the likelihood of violence in our programs and facilities.
7. Do not tolerate abusive or disrespectfully language or actions by anyone.
8. Respect public property and the property of others.
9. Keep your Town facilities clean, free from litter, defacement, or vandalism.

This code is a part of the Town of Markham Violence, Vandalism and Unacceptable Behaviours Prevention Policy.

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