HomeDuring Winterlude 2010, over 800 volunteers contributed close to 10,000 hours of invaluable volunteer work to the event. Why not join us in 2011 and live an experience like never before? Join our team of volunteers!
- Call the NCC Volunteer Centre at 613-239-5373
Volunteer Opportunities: Jacques-Cartier Park
| Position | Description | Comments |
| Bus Host | Greet students and teachers as they get off the bus. Provide information about the site, services and programming. Hand out activity schedules to people in charge of groups. | Rotation with other volunteer positions at Jacques-Cartier Park; weekdays only. |
| Snow Slide Assistant | Supervise snow slides and help ensure safety of sliders. Help with line-ups. Greet visitors in a pleasant and positive manner. Work with the supervisors to help ensure a positive experience for all slide users. Advise the structure supervisor if problems arise. | Work at the various slides in turn (min.14 yrs old) |
| Crowd Control Officer | Assist with crowd control, ensure security within the area and help people line-up for an activity. You will also be asked to help set up and dismantle the activity, and help out with other duties. | Be polite, courteous and friendly. |
| Super Games Supervisor | Help participants take part in games such as rally, treasure hunt and obstacle course. | |
| Arts and Crafts Assistant | Help the craft coordinator with any preparations. Welcome children and help them put their coats away. Help children with crafts, and help keep the area clean. | Indoors. |
| Ice Hog | Wear Ice Hog costume (Papa or Mama or Nouma or Noumi). | |
| Ice Hog Assistant | Help the Ice Hogs walk in the Park. | |
| Logistics Assistant | Install barricades, fences, signs and equipment. Make repairs using hand and power tools. | Be physically fit. |
| Distribution | Distribute promotional items to the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner. You will also be required to ensure that empty boxes are properly collected and thrown away. |
Volunteer Opportunities: Confederation Park
| Position | Description | Comments |
| Crowd Control Officer | Assist with crowd control, ensure security within the area and help people line-up for an activity. You will also be asked to help set up and dismantle the activity, and help out with other duties. | Be polite, courteous and friendly. |
| Family Activity Assistant | Help participants and children take part in different workshops. Make sure work area is clean and secure. | |
| Carver Host | Welcome ice carvers during the construction phase of sculpting. Offer refreshments, greet the catering company, keep the trailer tidy. | Be prepared to assist carvers by attending to small errands. |
| Artist Host | Welcome artists and act as a liaison between NCC staff and artists. Assist in installing and dismantling artists' room. Offer refreshments, keep the room in good order. Ensure artists follow schedules. | |
| Fire Pit and Rest Area Supervisor | Keep fires going. Ensure area security. |
Volunteer Opportunities: Various Sites
| Position | Description | Comments |
| Information Officer | Provide information on Winterlude activities to visitors. | Must be bilingual. |
| Special Ice Hog | Make appearances (in costume) at various promotional activities and events (hotels, hospitals, the NAC, the Casino, etc.) | Generally, appearances take place in Ottawa-Hull. |
| Floater | Be available to help the coordinator and assist with duties. Replace other volunteers during their lunch breaks. | Be flexible. |