Students looking for volunteer hours- grass mowing, weeding, clean equipment, small painting projects, etc.
(Beeton Lawn Bowling Club)
Position ID: V-CWD0425
Last Modified: 05 May 2025
Last Full Update: 05 May 2025
Opportunity Details: Students looking for volunteer hours- grass mowing, weeding, clean equipment, small painting projects, etc.
| Contact | Walton Prime, Maintenance Coordinator, Beeton Lawn Bowling Club; Phone: 416-508-6138; Email: notlaw@rogers.com |
| Duties | Under adult supervision 2-4 hours per week, mowing greens, cleaning equipment, weeding, shop clean up, other small maintenance activities as required. Providing assistance to special groups attending the club, such as library night, Cystic Fibrosis "Lawn Summer Nights" event. Volunteering at the club is a win-win for students and the club. Students gain experience, training and they free up some of the club members who usually provide numerous hours of greens maintenance every season. Time off: The club provides back-up/filing-in for students who are away for valid reasons, such as family vacation, illness, etc. Please keep the coordinator fully informed of absences in a timely manner. |
| More Info Link | https://beetonlawnbowling.weebly.com |
| Benefits | Free lawn bowling to student helpers. Have opportunity to learn how to run greens' maintenance equipment; how to schedule their time, learn responsibility to show up on time or take ownership to advise coordinator if can't attend as scheduled. |
| Clients | Volunteer will interact with lawn bowling club members who are volunteering their time to mow greens and other activities and with potential lawn bowling incoming groups, from library event, CF Fund Raising event, tournaments. Also a supervisor with a police check/vulnerable screening will be on site. |
| Ages | 13 year(s) - 18 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Event Coordination & Support ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Recreation & Sports ; Seasonal Support (Summer) |
| Skills/Experience | Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Club maintenance activity from early April to early October each year. |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Usually 3-4 people on site mowing days. |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Would need to be mobile to conduct the maintenance activiities. |
| Location | 60 Prospect Street, Beeton, On L0G 1A0 |
| Number of Positions | Beeton: 2 individual(s) 2 individual(s) needed in total. Volunteer activies will occur at the Beeton Lawn Bowling Club |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Strong emphasis on SAFETY. Training on safety use and running equipment, such as greens mower, dethatcher, etc. |
| Transportation | Personal transporation to the club. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Start Date | On or after 01 May 2025 |
Agency Details: Beeton Lawn Bowling Club
| Office Phone | 905-936-1076 |
| notlaw@rogers.com | |
| Website | beetonlawnbowling.weebly.com/ |
| Address & Map | 60 Prospect St New Tecumseth, ON Canada L0G 1A0 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Susan Zylski 276 Centre St N Beeton, ON Canada L0G 1A0 |