Volunteer with Order of the Bear in Rockwood
Order of the Bear is powered by volunteers. Every game night, special event, community activity, and club project depends on people willing to help build something positive in Rockwood.
You do not need to be an expert to volunteer. If you are friendly, reliable, willing to help, and interested in supporting local gaming, creativity, and community connection, there may be a place for you.
Volunteering with Order of the Bear is a practical way to support affordable recreation, social connection, youth-friendly opportunities, creative programming, and community-building in Rockwood and Guelph/Eramosa.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteers help make the club more welcoming, organized, and accessible for new players, families, youth, hobbyists, and local residents.
It is also a great way to meet people, share your interests, build confidence, learn new skills, and help shape the future of the club.
Support Local Recreation
Help keep board game nights, RPG sessions, special events, and community activities affordable and welcoming.
Welcome New Players
Help visitors feel comfortable, find a table, learn a game, and feel like they belong.
Build Community
Support a local space where students, adults, families, hobbyists, and neighbours can connect.
Share Your Skills
Teach games, run RPGs, organize supplies, help with events, take photos, or support future workshops.
Student Volunteer Hours
Order of the Bear can be a great place for students to complete school volunteer hours while helping with something fun, social, and community-focused.
Student volunteers may be able to help with setup, cleanup, event support, organizing games, greeting visitors, assisting at community events, or supporting supervised club projects.
Volunteer roles for students will depend on age, availability, event needs, supervision, and suitability for the activity.
Ways to Volunteer
There are many ways to help, whether you want to be involved once in a while or on a regular basis.
Game Night Helpers
Help welcome players, set up tables, answer basic questions, connect new visitors with a game, and keep the space friendly and organized.
Game Teachers
Help introduce people to board games, card games, family games, strategy games, or beginner-friendly titles.
RPG Game Masters
Run role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons or other RPG systems for players who enjoy storytelling, character play, and campaign-style gaming.
Event Helpers
Help with setup, cleanup, check-in, food tables, prize support, tournament support, decorations, photos, and general event flow.
Game Library Helpers
Sort donated games, organize shelves, check game condition, prepare giveaway games, label games, and keep the club library easy to use.
Community Event Helpers
Support information tables, game demos, giveaway tables, setup, cleanup, and welcoming visitors at local community events.
Behind-the-Scenes Help
Assist with photos, social media, writing, event planning, sponsorship outreach, grant research, organization, storage, or club administration.
Future Workshop Support
Help with planning, teaching, setup, supplies, or skill-sharing for future creative programming and Creator Studio activities.
What Makes a Good Volunteer?
Good volunteers do not need to know every game or have every skill. The most important things are kindness, reliability, respect, and a willingness to help.
We are especially looking for volunteers who are:
- Friendly and welcoming to new people
- Reliable when they commit to helping
- Patient with beginners
- Respectful of different ages, backgrounds, and experience levels
- Comfortable following club guidelines
- Willing to ask questions when unsure
- Interested in building a positive community space
Volunteer Safety and Suitability
Some volunteer roles may require additional review, supervision, or approval depending on the activity, age group, tools involved, or type of event.
For youth, family, school volunteer hours, and supervised club activities, we will consider safety, supervision, responsibility level, and whether the role is appropriate for the volunteer.
Our goal is to create volunteer opportunities that are useful, safe, respectful, and positive for everyone involved.
Please note: Volunteer opportunities may vary depending on current events, supervision needs, space, safety requirements, and club priorities.
How Often Do You Need to Volunteer?
You do not need to commit to everything. Some volunteers help regularly, while others help with one event, one game night, one community activity, or one special project.
If you have a specific skill, interest, or schedule, let us know. We can talk about what kind of volunteer role makes sense.
Help Build the Community
Order of the Bear exists because people care enough to show up, help out, and make space for others.
Whether you teach one game, help at one event, run an RPG table, organize donated games, support a community event, or help behind the scenes, your time can make a real difference.
Frequently Asked Questions About Volunteering
Do I need experience to volunteer with Order of the Bear?
No. You do not need to be an expert. Many volunteer roles simply need friendly, reliable people who are willing to help.
Can students earn volunteer hours with Order of the Bear?
Student volunteer opportunities may be available depending on age, supervision, event needs, availability, and suitability for the activity.
What kinds of volunteer roles are available?
Volunteer roles may include game night helper, game teacher, RPG game master, event helper, game library helper, community event helper, behind-the-scenes support, or future workshop support.
Do I have to volunteer every week?
No. Some volunteers help regularly, while others help with one event, one game night, one community activity, or one special project.
Can I volunteer if I am shy or new to the club?
Yes. Not every volunteer role requires being loud or outgoing. Some roles involve organizing games, helping behind the scenes, setting up, cleaning up, or supporting specific tasks.
How do I ask about volunteering?
You can contact Order of the Bear and share your interests, availability, and the type of volunteering you would like to do.
Interested in Volunteering?
If you would like to volunteer with Order of the Bear, contact us and tell us a little about how you would like to help.
You can mention your interests, availability, age if applying for school volunteer hours, and whether you are interested in game nights, events, RPGs, community events, game organization, Creator Studio support, or behind-the-scenes help.