Building Friendships and Futures
Through a Stronger Community
Contact Us: 519-621-4040
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5:00pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
VOLUNTEERING AT FIDDLESTICKS
As a community-based organization, we rely on volunteers like you to run our programs and events. Fostering volunteerism in our neighbourhood is a key tenet of what we do. For over 20 years, Fiddlesticks has seen the benefits of having engaged and committed community members; not only as an organization but throughout our neighbourhood.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Take a look below for the programs and events coming up which need volunteer support! If you would like more information on the responsibilities associated with any of these volunteer opportunities, please pop by our office or email volunteer@fiddlesticks.ca for more information!
After School Program
WHEN: Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30 PM
WHERE: Fiddlesticks
START DATE: Tuesday, September 5th 2023 - June 2024
COMMITMENT: A minimum of 1 day per week for 2 hours.
This is an outdoor program.
FYRE Youth Committee
WHEN: Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
WHERE: Fiddlesticks
START DATE: Ongoing
COMMITMENT: 1 day per week for 1 hour.
Youth Dance Chaperone
WHEN: Occasional Fridays 6:30 - 10:00 pm
WHERE: Clemens Mill PS
START DATE: Feb, April, May 2024
COMMITMENT: 1 day approximately every 2 months for 3.5 hours.
*Applicants must already be a registered Fiddlesticks volunteer and 16+*
Youth Volleyball Program
WHEN: Thursdays from 6:15 - 8:45 PM
WHERE: Clemens Mill
COMMITMENT: 1 day per week for 2.5 hours.
Bingo
WHEN: Occasional Sundays from 8pm - 10:00pm
WHERE: Cambridge Bingo & Gaming Centre
START DATE: Ongoing
COMMITMENT: 1 day every two months for 2 hours.
*Applicants must already be registered Fiddlesticks volunteers and 18+*
Pop-Up Parks
WHEN: May - August 2024
WHERE: Fiddlesticks
COMMITMENT: 1 day per week for 2 hours.
Youth Dodgeball
WHEN: Mondays from 6:30 - 7:45 PM
WHERE: Clemens Mill
START DATE: Tuesday, September 18 - June 2024
COMMITMENT: 1 day per week for 2 hours.
Neighbourhood Day (Committee)
WHEN: Biweekly Meetings
WHERE: Fiddlesticks
START DATE: ongoing starting Mid March 2024
COMMITMENT: This opportunity is for one day every two weeks for minimum of 1.5 hours.
Food Truck Wednesdays
WHEN: Wednesdays from May - September 2024
WHERE: Fiddlesticks
COMMITMENT: Wednesday Nights for 4 hours
This is an outdoor event.
Youth Drop In
WHEN: Thursdays from November - June 2024
START DATE; February 2024
COMMITMENT: 1 day per week for 2 hours
We believe that volunteering is fun!
If we do not have an opportunity that fits with your interests and skills, we would love to work together to create that opportunity with you!
Drop by the office to pick up an application form or give us a call to learn more!
From camps and programs to committees and events, volunteers are what make Fiddlesticks great!
Celebrating our Amazing Volunteers
Read about the amazing individuals who were named Volunteer of the Year for 2023. These individuals go above and beyond every time they join in to help. Let us know who we should recognize next by letting us know when you see someone going above and beyond!
Amrit B.
Amrit is our superstar youth volunteer of the year. You’ve seen Amrit at various events like Neighbourhood Day and Christmas in the Neighbourhood. In the past, Amrit has been a Leadership Trainee, volunteered with our PD Day and March Break camps and has provided support to our After School Program staff. With an incredible 400+ volunteer hours under her belt in just two years, Amrit brings enthusiasm, kindness and passion to our team of volunteers. Amrit’s dedication to her community is truly inspiring and we’re so fortunate to have her on our team.
Mark M.
Words cannot describe how much Mark McKee means to us here at Fiddlesticks. His commitment and contribution to our programs through volunteerism is unmatched. With over 4,300 volunteer hours logged with Fiddlesticks over the span of 14 years, Mark has dedicated more hours and participated in more programs and events than any other volunteer. If you’ve attended a Fiddlesticks-run activity, you’ve seen Mark. Here’s a list of just some of Mark’s contributions to Fiddlesticks during his time with us: Group Commissioner for our Scouting Program, Youth Dance Chaperone, Bingo Fundraiser volunteer, Neighbourhood Day volunteer, Christmas in the Neighbourhood volunteer, Family Fun Nights, Movie Nights, Wild Water Days, Newsletter distribution, Ice Rink Flooding and maintenance and Gardening and property maintenance. Most recently Mark has joined our Board of Directors. Mark has brought a wealth of kindness, support and expertise to Fiddlesticks and our community. We are deeply appreciative of Mark’s generosity, dependability and willingness to help in any way possible
The Simpson Family
The Simpson family has been involved with Fiddlesticks since 2015. Over these 9 years, they’ve demonstrated how volunteering can truly be a wonderful bonding opportunity for families. With a combined total of 2,400+ volunteer hours between them, The Simpsons are integral members of our community. Along with participating in all the major Fiddlesticks events as a family, Anwen has been a member of our board and Steve has dedicated his time to being a Key Leader with the Explorers division of our Scouting program. Their children, Bronwen and Gareth have both been Leadership Trainees with us and join their father Steve at weekly scout meetings and maintaining the community ice rink during the winter. The Simpsons’ are a family whose passion and dedication to volunteering (especially with our Scouting program) truly deserves to be celebrated and recognized with this award.
Contact our team!
If you are interested in volunteering, have an awesome idea for a program or event or just want to learn more, connect with Channelle!
Address
Fiddlesticks Community Centre
71 Cowan Blvd, Cambridge, ON N1T 1K7
To volunteer call: 519.621.4040
or email us at volunteer@fiddlesticks.ca