ON-GOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Buckhorn Community Centre’s comprehensive range of community programs/services and fundraisers, means that new and exciting volunteer opportunities are always arising! Opportunities include:
Fundraising / Event Support
Our major fundraising events during the year provide many Volunteer opportunities including roles such as:
- planning committees
- set-up and break-down crews
- parking detail
- admissions (greeters, ticket taking, ambassadors)
- food service
- office
- booth staffing
- security
- raffle sales
- acting roles
Office Support
During the year, the BCC has opportunities for Volunteers to help during the week in the office. Some of the opportunities are:
- data entry
- photocopying
- stuffing envelopes
- filing
- telephone duties
Youth Activities
There are a number of youth activities which provide Volunteer opportunities, such as:
- children’s parties (e.g., Christmas, Halloween, Canada Day)
- sporting events (e.g., baseball, floor hockey)
- after-school programs
- Spring break activities
Adult and Seniors’ Activities
These activities include Volunteer opportunities such as:
- Seniors’ Club
- singers
- bridge, euchre
- bingo
- Colours ‘n Crows
Building and Site Maintenance
We have a number of Volunteer opportunities which involve maintenance and beautification of the BCC site, including:
- lawn & garden maintenance
- ongoing building repairs and new projects
- painting
Board of Directors and Committees
- The BCC has a Volunteer Board of Directors that is elected by the membership for a two-year term.
- Each of our major fundraising events has a planning Committee with a variety of roles and responsibilities in each.
FIND OUT MORE
If you would like to learn more about volunteering at the Buckhorn Community Centre, you can:
Call the Buckhorn Community Centre at (705) 657-8833 and speak to Judy McWhirter, Manager BCC or to any of the staff or Volunteers in the office
Email us at info@buckhorncommunitycentre.com
Drop by to the Buckhorn Community Centre at 1801 Lakehurst Road in Buckhorn during regular business hours to talk with our staff or other Volunteers at the BCC.
What our volunteers say about the Buckhorn Community Centre
Our Volunteers can tell you more about their roles or experiences at the BCC:
“It’s fun and I meet a lot of nice people.” Betty H.
“It’s the best way to get involved in your community. The Buckhorn Community Centre is really the place for activities and fun for everyone.” Deb C.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER TODAY
The Buckhorn Community Centre: “Where Volunteers Make it Happen!”
How Do I Apply to Volunteer?
It’s easy to apply to become a Volunteer for the Buckhorn Community Centre. Just tell us a little about yourself and what you might like to do, by printing off and completing the Volunteer Application Form (PDF) . Then, either mail the completed form to:
Buckhorn Community Centre,
1801 Lakehurst Road,
PO Box 280,
Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0
or drop it off at the BCC office during regular business hours.
