Volunteer Services

• Living at Castlegreen means making a commitment of time to the community. To contribute to the co-op members serve on various committees, help neighbors with cluster projects, flyer delivery and participate with fundraising activities.

• Assists in the development, recruitment and coordination of volunteer participation in Castlegreen programs and activities.

Volunteer Oppertunities at Castlegreen
Committee	Suitable For	Responsibilities
Board of Directors	Adults	Consists of 9 Castlegreen Members who meet monthly to supervise the affairs of the Co-operative
Social and Recreation	Adults & Teenagers	Members meet to plan various social and recreational activities for Castlegreen Members such as children's parties (Christmas & Hallowe'en), Canada Day Festivities, Adult Dances and Fund Raising
Newsletter	Adults & Teenagers	Produces a monthly Newsletter. Volunteer opportunities include typing, layout, editing, collecting article information, writing and Newsletter delivery.
Cluster "Reps"	Adults	One person will act as a spokesperson for the Cluster. Cluster Reps meet every two months to share information/concerns and plan cluster activities (such as the annual Spring Clean Up).
Pet Welfare	Adults & Teenagers	Ensures all pets are registered and that members abide by the Pet Welfare Bylaws are well as deal with complaints.
Kitchen	Adults	Responsible for kitchen stock, equipment inventory and assisting with social functions. They assist social function by making coffee, salads and snacks. This committee also hosts an annual Spring Tea.
Welcoming	Adults	Responsible for welcoming new members who move into Castlegreen. They inform new members of activities and resources in the community. This committee also host an annual Pot Luck Supper in the fall.
Landscape	Adults & Teenagers	Provide landscaping advice to members and maintain the Arboretum. Act as a liaison with the City (Boulevard trees), Boy Scouts (Trees for Canada), MNR/Conservation Authority (Mc Vicar Creek Erosion.
Talk to the Volunteer Services Coordinator about how you can be involved and do your part for the Co-op!

When groups of caring individuals come together anything is possible. Volunteering means that the Co-op can offer a variety of extra services to members. Through our members donation of time, annual events (like those listed below) can be offered. This Culture of Participation is what makes living at Castlegreen a wonderful experience.

EVENT	HOSTED BY	HOSTED FOR
Volunteer Appreciation Night	Volunteer Services Department	Castlegreen Members
Spring Tea	Kitchen Committee	General Public
Spring Clean	Unit Clusters	Members at Castlegreen
Big Article Pick-Up	Unit Clusters	Castlegreen Members
Canada Day	Social Recreation Committee	General Public
Children's Christmas & Halloween Parties	Special Events Committees	Castlegreen Members Children
Pot Luck Supper	Welcoming Committee	New Castlegreen Members