Apply to be a volunteer and help bring outdoor winter rinks to neighbourhoods across the city

As the temperature begins to drop, excitement grows for outdoor winter rinks! The City of Kitchener is looking for volunteers interested in helping to build and maintain outdoor rinks in neighbourhoods across the city this winter. While the outdoor rink season depends on the weather, it also relies on the generous support of community volunteers.

Rink volunteers are needed for 3-6 hours per week to help make and maintain the ice, conduct regular snow removal, and inspect the rink. The full role description for the winter rink volunteer is available at www.kitchener.ca/volunteer

Winter rink volunteers should be 18 years of age or older, live in the neighbourhood of the winter rink, be able to perform physical tasks (lifting and bending), work independently outdoors, and be available early in the morning or late at night as needed. Volunteers under 18 are welcome to apply, but parental/guardian permission is required. Volunteers under 14 require parental supervision.

Early volunteer recruitment will help to ensure the needs of nearly 30 winter rinks are met from December through March. For a complete list of winter rink locations, visit www.kitchener.ca/outdoorrinks

If you are interested in volunteering at one of the outdoor winter rinks, please apply online, email us or call 519-741-2200, ext. 7564, for more information.