Welcome
Welcome to the team! We are so glad you have decided to join us. Volunteers are incredibly important to creating a successful event.
Volunteering may be new to you, or perhaps you are seasoned in your community. Whatever your level of experience, it is important to understand your role and responsibilities as a volunteer with the City of Sarnia. We want you to feel confident in your position.
This document is specific to individuals who are volunteering for Canada Day celebrations on Wednesday, July 1. This document includes an FAQ page, a description of each volunteer position, and a few site maps to assist you.
If you have any questions leading up to this event, please email cityevents@sarnia.ca.
On behalf of the Sarnia Canada Day Committee and City of Sarnia, we look forward to working with you and appreciate your generosity.
Rebecca Warren
Recreation Coordinator
City of Sarnia
cityevents@sarnia.ca
519-332-0656 #3703
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I arrive on site?
We ask that you arrive onsite at least 15 minutes in advance of the start of your first shift. Allow for time to navigate through a very busy park and check in at the Info Tent.
Where can I park or be dropped off?
Parking for Canatara volunteers can be found in the north parking lots near the beach. Parking is very limited and cannot be guaranteed. It is strongly recommended that volunteers carpool or be dropped off for their shift.
Do I need to check-in anywhere when I arrive?
Volunteers at the barricades are asked to contact the Recreation Coordinator, Rebecca Warren, if they will be late or cannot attend. Otherwise, it will be assumed they are at their volunteer location at the instructed time.
Activity Volunteers are asked to check in with a staff or committee member at the Info Tent prior to their shift before going to the activity.
Who do I speak to if I have any questions during the event?
Please visit the Info Tent to find a committee member or staff member if you cannot locate a staff member. We will be rotating around the event.
Alternatively, volunteers can contact the Recreation Coordinator, Rebecca Warren, by phone if necessary: 226-964-2899.
Do I need to check-out when I leave?
Yes. Please notify staff or committee members located at the Info Tent when you are departing.
Am I required to wear a uniform?
Volunteers will be supplied with a Canada Day volunteer shirt to wear while volunteering. Parade barricade attendants will be provided with a safety vest which will be left on the barricade prior to the start of their shift.
Am I permitted to take breaks during my shift?
Yes. Volunteer time slots are created in pairs to account for breaks so volunteer posts are not left unattended.
Can my volunteer time count towards high school volunteer hours?
Yes. Please bring your form with you to be signed at the end of your shift at the Info Tent.