Please start by filling out some details here: Volunteer Application Form
Next, you'll need different requirements depending on your role, and the age group you'll be working with.
General On-Ice Helpers
If you wish to help out on the ice you must:
· be min. 12 years of age and 4 years older than the players on the ice
· be a member in good standing of EHMHA
· have completed Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader course (age 14 or older)
· have a valid vulnerable sector check (VSC) completed within the past 3 years (age 18 or older)
· have acknowledged Rowan’s Law (age 18 or older)
To be a rostered head coach, assistant coach or trainer for any team, please see below & check additional coaching/training requirements as per the OMHA.
The EHMHA will reimburse the cost of any required courses via the Expense Form. Students are eligible for 1 hour of high school volunteer time for completing the Respect in Sport Activity Leader course, as well as any time spent helping on ice.
Rostered Bench Staff (Coach/Trainer)
If you wish to help out on the bench or ice, you must:
· be 4 years of age older than the players on the ice
· be a member in good standing of EHMHA
· have completed Speak Out or Respect in Sport Activity Leader course (age 14 or older)
· have a clean vulnerable sector check (VSC) completed within the past 3 years (age 18 or older)
· have completed the Gender Identity Training Course (age 18 or older)
· have acknowledged Rowan’s Law (age 18 or older)
· have completed all other coaching/training requirements as per the OMHA
The EHMHA will reimburse the cost of any required courses via the Expense Form.
Executive Board Volunteering
The executive volunteers work year-round behind the scenes. These hidden heroes bring in a mix of skills that support every aspect of our organization. These positions are usually longer term and some require specialized skills. It is important that our executive represent all age groups and work closely as a team. New members are always welcome! Some positions are elected, some are appointed. For information on the status of the current executive click here. For more information on the executive roles and duties see our By-Law Page.
General Volunteering
We are always looking for volunteers to help us throughout the year. Short term assignments are available and a great way to meet others. A simple way to get started is to simply get in touch with the program director throughout the year to see what help they might need.
Contact [email protected] with any questions.