Volunteer Opportunities

The City is always looking for eager individuals to volunteer. Here are some places that might interest you. For details, please email volunteer@stjohns.ca.

City volunteer opportunities

There is always a need for volunteers that have a specific skillset to enhance programs and services. Some areas where volunteers are welcome includes programming for:

• Adult and Seniors
• Advisory Committees
• Aquatics
• Children
• Cruise Ship Ambassadors 
• Humane Services
• Inclusion services
• Special Events
• Youth

Volunteer junior leader program

This program provides youth with a workplace educational experience. Participants shadow our caring recreation practitioners. Each participant will be mentored and shown the duties of a Recreation Leader.

This is a challenging and fun-filled program for youth. They develop self-respect and a sense of camaraderie through team building.

Volunteer Junior Leader Application

Schedule

Participants volunteer weekly during the months outlined below. The scheduled dates and time will be determined between the youth volunteer and on-site supervisor.

• Summer (July to August)
• Fall (November to December)
• Winter (February to April)

Cost

Free

Volunteer locations

• Bowring Park (summer only): 305 Waterford Bridge Road
• Kenmount Terrace Community Centre: 85 Messenger Drive
• Kilbride Lions Community Centre: 34 Fahey Drive
• Paul Reynolds Community Centre: 35 Carrick Drive
• Shea Heights Community Centre: 130 Linegar Avenue
• Southlands Community Centre: 40 Teakwood Drive
• Rotary 'Sunshine' Park (summer only): Thorburn Road

Qualifications

• Ages 14 years and older
• Currently enrolled in Junior High or High School

Register

To register please complete the Volunteer Junior Recreation Leader application.

Completed forms can be submitted by one of the following options:

• volunteer@stjohns.ca
• In person at Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive
• Mail to: City of St. John's, Attention:  Volunteer Services, Department of Community Services, Paul Reynolds Community Centre, PO Box 908, St. John's, NL, A1C 5M2