Volunteer
Inspire Waterloo Region youth
Many people wish that, while they were young, someone had stepped up to help them better understand the possibilities for their career. As a BEP Waterloo Region volunteer, you can step up to be that person for young people growing up today.
Help us make every day Career Day!
Volunteer as a speakerVolunteer FAQs
Volunteers must be:
- a minimum of 18 years of age
- able to communicate proficiently in English
- agree to the Program Terms and Conditions and Website Terms and Conditions
There is no minimum time commitment; you can accept only the opportunities that fit within your schedule. Most opportunities are during the daytime from Monday to Friday (school hours).
Prospective volunteers are subject to a review of their application, including an interview, prior to participating in BEP programs. Volunteers are required to follow the practices defined in the BEP terms and conditions, which includes being under the supervision of an educator or assigned school staff for any in-school activity.
When creating your profile, you can indicate your interest in virtual volunteer opportunities, as well as areas within the Region of Waterloo that you would potentially be willing to travel. During the Covid-19 pandemic, it is expected that opportunities will be primarily, if not exclusively, virtual. However, if you are open to requests for face-to-face volunteering in the future, we encourage you to include this in your profile. That way, when public health measures make it feasible for face-to-face to connect in schools, you will not miss out on these requests. Your profile can also be updated in the future to adjust your preferences.