Volunteering | City of Medicine Hat

Volunteering is a great way to connect with your community, share your passion and make a difference.

The City of Medicine Hat offers a diverse range of volunteer opportunities for residents to choose from. Whether it's lending a helping hand in the theater or archives, at the rec centre or a local park, each contribution adds up to create a vibrant tapestry of support. We're always looking for passionate, positive, energetic, and reliable individuals to join our volunteer teams.

Arts, Heritage and Entertainment

From events to tours, gardening to archiving, there are no shortage of volunteer opportunities with the Community Development department. Below are some of the most popular examples of positions available for volunteers.

Archives

Calling all history lovers! Archives roles involve assisting with filing records, data entry, updating existing records and helping to re-file records into safe storage.

Education

Opportunities to get hands-on as an activity assistant, help prep for programs, and guide tours in spaces like the museum, Ewart Duggan House, and City Hall.

Events

Be a part of the excitement! Positions for Esplanade and Co-op Place events can include ticket checkers, gallery attendants, ushers, greeters and more!

Galleries

Volunteers with the galleries and museum greet and welcome guests into the space, share information about the exhibitions, support tours and ensure visitor guidelines are followed.

Heritage Garden

Green thumbs wanted! Be part of a dedicated team of volunteer gardeners who like to get their hands dirty and keep the Victorian gardens at the Ewart Duggan House looking beautiful all summer long.

Walking Tours

Are you a storyteller? Our walking tour volunteers know how to tell a tale and share some local history while they're at it. This program is offered on weekends in the summer months.

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Parks and Recreation

With opportunities to lend a helping hand with activities and events, get your steps in as a trail ambassador or be a local neighborhood hero by adopting a tree or rink! There's an opportunity for everyone with the Parks and Recreation department. Below are some of the most popular examples of positions available for volunteers.

Adopt-a-Rink

Our outdoor rinks are managed by a group of volunteers each winter. Make a positive impact on your community this winter!

Adopt-a-Tree

The Adopt-a-Tree program asks participants to take an active approach in watering their boulevard trees in the warmer months through to September.

BMGC Greeter

Be the first smiling face people see walking into Big Marble Go Centre. Help direct people where they need to go and share information about what's happening in the facility.

Parks and Trails Ambassador

Have a heart for animals and an interest in the safety for all parks and trail users? Volunteer to be a Parks and Trails Ambassador.

Rec Volunteer - Aquatic Park

Spend some time in the splash zone! Act as a monitor in high traffic areas and help ensure safety and fun are had by all.

Rec Volunteer - Activities and Events

Be part of all the action! Sign up to be a helping hand for a variety of rec programs for young and old.

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Commissions, Boards and Working Groups

Learn more about how you can serve your community through a commission, board or working group membership.

Commissions, Boards and Working Groups

External volunteer resources