Attractions & Recreation Volunteer Opportunities

Want to meet new people? Develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills? Enhance your resume? Have fun? Volunteer for City of Edmonton events, programs and facilities. We offer orientation and training, flexible scheduling, and volunteer recognition.

Volunteer Recruitment Schedule

Year Round

• Special events volunteers (all ages)
• Adult Leisure Program Recruitment (adult)
• Kids' Den volunteers

May

• Junior Urban Farmers (Zoo, for teens)
• Step Up Summer Day Camp Assistant (deadline May 31)
• Swimabilities summer session recruitment begins
• Education Garden volunteers at the Muttart Conservatory recruitment begins
• Summer Outdoor Pool Party recruitment begins
• Special event: Mother’s Day Magic at the Zoo (May 12)

June

• Step Up Summer Day Camp Interviews and Training
• Special event: Dream Night at the Zoo (June 7)
• Special event: Bug-ology at John Janzen Nature Centre (June 16)

July

• Swimabilities Fall Session
• Special event: Canada Day at the Zoo
• Free Admission Day positions listed
• Oceans Program Fall positions listed

August

• Day Camp Recognition Party
• Halloween Special Events positions listed

To Volunteer

Online

You only need to create one login and password to volunteer for any attraction or recreation centre. Once you have completed your profile, if you meet the minimum requirements of the position, you will be contacted by the Volunteer Service Program Coordinator with an invitation to attend the next New Volunteer Orientation Session.

Daycamps

Fitness and Leisure Centres

Fort Edmonton Park

Golf Courses

John Janzen Nature Centre

John Walter Museum

Muttart Conservatory

Northgate & Central Seniors Recreation Centres 

Prince of Wales Armouries

Valley Zoo

By Fax or Mail

Complete the Recreation Facility Volunteer Application form.

Mail or fax completed form:

Volunteer Services
Community and Recreation Facilities Branch
Attention: Volunteer Services
Muttart Conservatory 9626-96A
Edmonton, AB T6C 4L8
Fax: 780-496-8792

Confirmation 

You will be contacted by phone and/or email to confirm that your application has been received and is under review. 

Currently volunteering with us?

If you are currently a volunteer and have a user name and password, login to MyVolunteerPage.com to modify and enter your hours, update your contact information, and check out current volunteer openings.

For more information see

Volunteer FAQ

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteer eNewsletter

Volunteer eNewsletter Archives

iVolunteer - Volunteer Bios

For more information:

Volunteer Services Program Coordinator