Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities & Events

Summer is in full swing and with it there are exciting events all around! We’re here to highlight two in particular right within Guelph: The Good Games and Showlab, from the Guelph Youth Music Centre. If you are interested in participating, know someone who’s eligible, or want to get some volunteer experience, read on for more info!

The Good Games Guelph: Summer Festival of Sport & Play at the University of Guelph!

Hosting 13 different sports over a weekend of fun right in our very own beautiful campus, The Good Games are running a weekend event from June 26-28. Athletes of all skills and levels are welcome. As well as matches, various experiences will be held all day, including Indigenous Cultural lessons, obstacle courses, and refreshments!

Started in 2019, The Good Games is all about bringing people together through the power of sport and community. They host events in Calgary, Guelph, and wherever the desire for community and athletics lie! Check out the full schedule as well as their volunteer sheet below:

Showlab – Teaching Kids to Run Concerts!

Hosted by the Guelph Arts Council, Showlab is a program for students 14-18 to learn how to host, run, and organize a successful music event. Covering pre and post production, this runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00pm at the Guelph Youth Music Centre, students will learn about budgeting, ideation, basic acoustics and lighting, and more! This is a FREE program, with snacks provided for participants and transportation is available should it be required.

Showlab runs from July to next February 2027, head to gymc.ca/showlab for more info and to register a student!

That’s all for now. Reach out with any questions!!