Volunteers

Volunteers are important and valued members of our team. We depend on volunteers to help us carry out many of the recreation programs and services that we offer to our community.  

Volunteers (12 years and over) needed!

Ready to lend a hand? Turn your spare time into social good! Spend a few hours, days or weeks with Courtenay Recreation, and help us build a strong, happy and healthy community.

What’s in it for you?

  • Meet new people
  • Advance your career
  • Stay physically healthy
  • Make new contacts
  • Learn new skills
  • -ncrease social & relationship skills
  • Help others & feel happy
  • Have fun
  • Develop new interests

Volunteer opportunities

We have numerous opportunities for adults and youth (12 years and older). Volunteers are needed to assist in the following areas:

  • Early Years programs
  • Children's programs
  • Arts and crafts, sports
  • The LINC Youth Centre
  • Childminding
  • Summer daycamps
  • Adapted Programs
  • Special events and more!

Earn grad credits, gain valuable work skills and give back to your community!  If you have one, two or several hours a week to volunteer or just want to help with a special event, we have something for you.

For more information, please contact Courtnea Stolting by calling the Lewis Centre (250-338-5371) or by emailing cstolting@courtenay.ca. We would LOVE to have you! We also host Volunteer Information Nights each year. The next one is scheduled for November 20, 2024. Find our more here.

Becoming a volunteer

Volunteer Application Form [PDF - 233 KB] 
Volunteer Program Parental Consent [PDF - 480 KB]

Call Courtenay Recreation at 250-338-5371 or 250-338-1000 and complete a volunteer application form. We will call you to set up a short interview and, together, we will find a placement that meets both our needs.

Adults will be required to have a criminal record check (free for volunteers) prior to your placement.