Volunteering at Winterlude
Join the team of Winterlude volunteers for a rewarding winter experience in the Capital. There are many ways that you can lend a hand while enjoying this celebration of winter. Be an information officer, host artists, help children with crafts or dress up as a Winterlude Ice Hog! Below is a complete list and description of Winterlude volunteer opportunities.
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Volunteer Opportunities: Jacques-Cartier Park
| Position |
Description |
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| 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
Bus hosts also assist with other volunteer positions at Jacques-Cartier Park.
This position is available on weekdays only.
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| Snow Slide Assistant |
- Supervise the bottom of the snow slides and help ensure the 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
- Inform the supervisor if problems arise
Assistants work at the various slides in turn. Minimum age: 14 years old.
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| Crowd Control Officer |
- Assist with crowd control
- Ensure security within the area
- Help people line-up for an activity
- Help set up and dismantle the activity and help out with other duties
Must be polite, courteous and friendly.
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| Super Games Supervisor |
- Help participants take part in games (for example, rallies, treasure hunts or obstacle courses)
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| 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
This volunteer opportunity takes place indoors.
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| Ice Hog |
- Wear an Ice Hog costume (Papa or Mama or Nouma or Noumi)
- Interact with visitors
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| Ice Hog Assistant |
- Help the Ice Hogs walk in the Park
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| Logistics Assistant |
- Install barricades, fences, signs and equipment
- Make repairs using hand and power tools
Must be physically fit.
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| Promotional Item Distributor |
- Distribute promotional items to the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner
- Collect and recycle empty boxes
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Volunteer Opportunities: Confederation Park
| Position |
Description |
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| Crowd Control Officer |
- Assist with crowd control
- Ensure security within the area
- Help people line-up for an activity
- Help set up and dismantle the activity and help out with other duties
Must be polite, courteous and friendly.
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| Family Activity Assistant |
- Help participants and children take part in different workshops
- Make sure the work area is clean and secure
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| 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.
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| Artist Host |
- Welcome artists and act as a liaison between NCC staff and artists
- Help install and dismantle the artists' room
- Offer refreshments and keep the room in good order
- Ensure artists follow schedules
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| Fire Pit and Rest Area Supervisor |
- Keep fires going
- Ensure area security
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Volunteer Opportunities: Various Sites
| Position |
Description |
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| Information Officer |
- Provide information on Winterlude activities to visitors
Must be bilingual (English and French).
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| Special Ice Hog |
- Make appearances (in costume) at various promotional activities and events (hotels, hospitals, the NAC, etc.)
Generally, appearances take place in Ottawa–Gatineau.
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| Floater |
- Help the coordinator and assist with duties
- Replace other volunteers during their lunch breaks
Must be flexible.
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| Environmental Assistant |
- Educate the public about the National Capital Commission's (NCC) objectives to reduce waste
- Communicate information about the NCC’s waste diversion programs
- Assist the public with sorting of materials at waste diversion stations.(recycling and composting)
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