Volunteers

Make a difference in your community

“When people feel appreciated and needed, they feel empowered, and the organizations involved with these individuals see positive effects from that appreciation. Celebrating volunteerism educates the community about the value of volunteer services to an organization, raises awareness about these organizations.”

— Volunteer Recognition Committee

Do you have a desire to get involved in your community by contributing to Council’s decision-making processes and helping to shape municipal policy?

Find out more about current opportunities below. Our application form can be found at the bottom of this page, and completed online in the blink of an eye!

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Corporate Services Department

250-725-3229
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Volunteer Opportunities

Council Remuneration Advisory Group
The purpose of the Advisory Group is to consider the appropriate level of compensation for service on Council as Mayor or as a councillor, and to make recommendations to Council to be considered for implementation during the following Council term.
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Events, Arts, Culture & Heritage (EACH) Committee
The purpose of the EACH Committee is to provide advice and make recommendations to Council on matters related to events, arts, culture and heritage.
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Design Review Panel⁠
The role of the Design Review Panel is to advise Council on the design merits of Development Permit Applications submitted under Section 5.1 (Tourism Focus Development Permit Area) and Section 5.2 (Downtown Commercial Core and Gateway Development Permit Area) of the Official Community Plan.
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Public Art Advisory Committee
⁠The role of the Public Art Advisory Committee is to provide advice and make recommendations to Council on matters related to Public Art.
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Board of Variance⁠
The role of the Board of Variance is to consider applications for variances to the District's Zoning Bylaw where compliance with applicable bylaws or legislation would cause hardship.
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Recreation Advisory Committee
The role of the Recreation Advisory Committee, formerly known as the Tofino Recreation Commission, is to provide advice and make recommendations to Council on matters related to recreational services and facilities within the municipal boundaries of the District of Tofino.
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Help our community during an emergency

Become an Emergency Management Volunteer and put your passion for emergency management to work to assist individuals, families and communities impacted by small or large disasters and emergencies.

Volunteer Service Award

Volunteer Recognition Award nominations are accepted year-round! Nominate an individual or organization that goes above and beyond in our community.

Eligibility Criteria

Nominations can be for an individual or an organization. A nomination will be considered two times after its submission. Incomplete nomination forms will not be considered.

Individuals eligible for nomination must:

  • Reside in or near the District of Tofino;
  • Provide volunteer work or service within the District of Tofino;
  • Not be paid to do the volunteer work (i.e., volunteer work is done on an individual’s personal time).

Organizations eligible for nomination must:

  • Be based in or near the District of Tofino;
  • Provide for volunteer work or services within the District of Tofino;
  • Not pay for the majority of the work (i.e. volunteer work is a significant component of the project/organization).

Individuals and organizations that are NOT eligible include:

  • Current Volunteer Recognition Committee members;
  • Mayor and Council;
  • Those individuals or organizations who have received a Volunteer Service Award within the past five years.

Past Recipients of the Volunteer Service Award

Past Recipients:
Bobby BurnsFebruary 24, 2021
John EnnsFebruary 24, 2021
Brendan MorrisonNovember 10, 2020
James RodgersApril 25, 2020
Billy McGinnisAugust 27, 2019
Sandi RideoutAugust 12, 2019
Leah AustinApril 29, 2019
Ruby BernardDecember 11, 2018
Maureen FraserNovember 27, 2018
Tofino Volunteer Fire DepartmentSeptember 25, 2018
Lorne AyresAugust 14, 2018
Marnie HelliwellJune 11, 2018
Sarah StoskiJune 11, 2018
Judy MichaudApril 26, 2018
Michelle HallDecember 14, 2017
Jan JanzenNovember 28, 2017
Arlene McGinnisNovember 15, 2016
Tim WebbSeptember 13, 2016
Ruth SadlerOctober 5, 2016
Barry CampbellJune 28, 2016
Tom CampbellJuly 21, 2015
Arthur McConnellJuly 21, 2015
Barb CampbellFebruary 2015
Dave and Yvonne BondNovember 12, 2014
Eileen FloodyJune 17, 2014
Darlene ChoquetteSeptember 12, 2014
Rene GibsonApril 10, 2014
Lee-Ann UngerFebruary 11, 2014
Donny CollinsOctober 22, 2013
Jeanette MartinolichDecember 10, 2013
Freda Hubert2010
Chris Douglass1989
Diane Swift1988
Gavin Guppy1987
Kim Hoag1986
Gary Marks1986
Jennie Bradshaw1985
Jim McBride1984
Yvonne Bond1983
Neil Botting1982
Tofino volunteers and award recipients
Tofino volunteers and award recipients
Tofino volunteers and award recipients
Tofino volunteers and award recipients
Tofino volunteers and award recipients