Community Involvement

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Volunteer

There are many ways you can get involved in our community and make it a better place to live.

We are always looking for volunteers to help run boards, special events and lead various programs in our community. If you are looking to build new connections, add to your resume and participate in community life, please come and take a closer look at our volunteer opportunities.

In Clarington, we work alongside residents and various community groups and organizations to help foster an environment of social inclusion and equity.

Why volunteer?

Connection, interest, passion
Family member(s) or self are already participating in an activity
Community service hours (high school)
Giving back to the community
Job experience, develop skills
Networking, meet new people
Get to know your community

Clarington Volunteers

The Municipality of Clarington has developed an online portal that allows residents to connect with volunteer opportunities offered by local community organizations. Access to this service is free for both organizations and volunteers.

Become a volunteer

Clarington Volunteers allows you to explore existing volunteer opportunities that align with your passion, make a difference in your community and share your knowledge with others. Easily track your hours and create a volunteer resume.

Become a Volunteer

Find volunteers

Visit the Clarington Volunteers website to:

Access a free mobile-friendly matching service that drives volunteers to your agency.
Promote volunteer opportunities using a common community platform.
Track the impact of volunteers in your organization.
Easily connect and engage with volunteers.

Find Volunteers

Other volunteer opportunities in our community

There are many ways to volunteer in Clarington. Check out the websites below for more information:

Non-profit printing services

Clarington recognizes the importance of non-profit groups and the contributions they make to our community. To assist our community partners, we provide free printing services to non-profit organizations. To qualify, your group must be non-profit, municipally based and provide broad coverage to the community.

Criteria for non-profit printing services

Eligible organizations are allowed 2,500 pages per calendar year at no cost. Over 2,500 pages per calendar year pay in accordance with Clarington's User Fee By-law.

Eligible document requirements

Eligible documents must:

Be electronic and in print-ready condition.
Follow the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes By-law.
Benefit Clarington residents or support a Clarington community event.
Not contain content violating the Criminal Code of Canada.
Advertising for a commercial purpose is not permitted. However, logos and business cards are allowed on the document.

Document specifications

Requested print jobs must be a standard paper size (Letter: 8.5 by 11 inches, Legal: 8.5 by 14 inches, or Ledger: 11 by 17 inches).
We can accommodate requests for folds, including half, Z, C, or double folds for legal-sized paper.
White paper or available colours of copy paper.
Single-sided, double-sided, booklet, stapled, cutting, collated.
Black or colour ink.

Large print jobs involving detailed specifications may not be accepted.

Timeline

Allow five business days for requests of 1,000 pages or less.
Allow 10 business days for requests for more than 1,000 pages.
A print request does not guarantee that we can fulfill the request. All requests are subject to review. Staff will be notify you within two business days if we can fulfill your request.

Submit your request

Make your request using the Non-Profit Printing Service Request Form

To learn more about non-profit printing services, contact the Clerk's Division at PrintRequest@clarington.net or 905-623-3379 ext. 2109.