September 2019

Stay up-to-date on volunteer opportunities and application deadlines for positions at the Richcraft Recreation Complex and in West Carleton.

Facility and Pool Shutdown Dates

The annual Richcraft Recreation Complex facility and pool shutdown is upon us!

Call our front desk to see how this impacts our programs and drop-in schedule.

(613) 580-9696

Pool Closed: September 1st - 20th

Full Facility Closed: September 8th at 4:00pm - 14th

Volunteer Recap

We have had a record setting summer for volunteer help in our camps!

We had 19 volunteers in camp for at least one week of camp this summer, as well as an additional 36 leadership camp placements.

In total, we had 55 local youth contribute over 2700 hours of their time to our camps this summer!

Want to volunteer in camps for summer 2020?

How do I apply?

Fall Session Volunteer Positions

Applications for volunteer positions at the Richcraft Recreation Complex are now being accepted for the fall programming session.

We are accepting applications for the following positions:

- Land Recreation volunteer: assist in our instructional sport classes

- Rock Wall volunteer: assist in our rock wall drop-ins and instructional climbing courses

- Day Camp volunteer: assist our camp staff on PD days and holidays

- Special Event volunteer: create and run fun activities for our Halloween event

Deadline to apply is September 12 at noon.

MORE INFO

UPDATE: Police Record Checks

Changes to the fee structure for Police Records Checks from Ottawa Police Services took effect on September 1st.

What does this mean?

Volunteers will now be required to pay a small fee in order to get a record check.

How much will a record check cost?

Beginning on September 1st, 2019 volunteers will be charged $10.

The fee will increase to $20 on January 1st, 2020.

For more information on Police Record Checks, visit the Ottawa Police Service website

Volunteer of the Month!

Every month, we will be recognizing the efforts and contributions of our

most outstanding volunteers!

The Volunteer of the Month Award for August goes to..... Jordan!

This is Jordan's first time volunteering with the City of Ottawa at the Richcraft Recreation Complex. She contributed two full weeks of her time to help in our Ottawa Adventure Camp for 6-8 year olds. 

Jordan showed a great understanding of how to best help our staff in camp. She did a great job assisting during transitions, participating in activities, and managing the group's behaviour. Jordan was especially helpful during camp out-trips and free swim.

Congratulations and great job Jordan!