Volunteering

Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Now Open

Township volunteer opportunities

Are you looking to get involved? What better way than to become a volunteer!

Volunteers contribute to the overall health, vibrancy, and sustainability of the community and to the effective delivery of programs, services, and events.

Loyalist Township is looking for friendly and outgoing individuals who are interested in having some fun while lending their time, energy, enthusiasm, and skills to support initiatives in our beautiful community!

Get involved, meet new friends, and give back to your community today!

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Become a volunteer

It is easy to become a volunteer!

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form.
Review the Volunteer Handbook.
And a staff member will contact you to discuss the volunteer opportunities available

Need a hand? No problem. Call or email us and we will be happy to help.

Volunteer training

We value our volunteers and we are committed to providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed!

This Volunteer Handbook has been designed to provide guidelines to help you in your volunteer role. All volunteers are required to review the Handbook before volunteer work begins. In some circumstances, further training may be required.

Volunteer requirements

Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to apply.
A Volunteer Parent/Guardian Waiver Form must be completed for volunteers under 18 years of age.
A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and/or a Vulnerable Sector Screening may be required depending on the volunteer task.
Volunteers must complete any mandatory training before their volunteer work begins.

Please note: Some volunteer opportunities may include additional requirements.

Volunteer criminal record check

Volunteers can apply for a Criminal Reference Check through the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The OPP does not charge for checks for volunteer purposes.

Need a hand? No problem. Call or email us and we will be happy to help.

Types of volunteer opportunities

There are tons of ways to get involved and give back to our community! Contact us to learn more about the opportunities available for volunteers, including:

Recreation programs
Community events
Bath Canada Day - see specific webpage
Beautification
Museums and historical sites

Volunteer firefighting

Do you have a passion for safety and a desire to support your community? Volunteer with the Loyalist Township Emergency Services team! We're currently recruiting for our 2024 intake of Volunteer Firefighters! Learn more about our emergency services volunteer program and complete the online application form.

Committees of Council

Committees provide advice and recommendations to council on a variety of topics, including heritage, recreation, and community development.

Are you interested in learning more about our advisory committees of Council? Visit our CivicWeb portal to find out more about each committee, upcoming meeting dates, and agendas/minutes.

Community volunteer opportunities

Are you a community group, not-for-profit organization, or service provider in Loyalist Township? Are you doing something great for our community and in need of volunteers? Let us know and we may be able to help advertise through our corporate channels!

For more information please contact the Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division at the contact information found on the right.

Volunteer appreciation and awards

Loyalist Township is fortunate to have many people who volunteer their time to make a positive impact on the community through projects, initiatives, events, and goodwill service.

We are proud to help recognize and honour the many individuals and community groups in Loyalist Township for their outstanding contributions and achievements!

Citizens are invited to nominate local individuals and/or groups who have volunteered their time to make a positive impact on the community through projects, initiatives, events and goodwill service. New for 2024 is our program of Loyalist Civic Awards with five categories for your nomination.