Volunteer Requirements, Kitchener Inclusive Hockey (Kitchener Minor Hockey)

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                             Welcome Interested Volunteers
                                            Volunteer Roles:
  ON-ICE Helper:
Require the ability to skate themselves and teach children/ adults with Special Needs the fundamentals of hockey and skating. Also, to assist coaches/ players in performing drills.
Equipment Needed: Helmet, Hockey Gloves, Skates and Hockey Stick. 
 OFF-ICE Helper: 
Require ONE or More of the Following: Organizational Skills, Computer Skills, the ability to multi-task, Fundraising skills, Graphic Designer, Marketing, Hockey Knowledge to be able to oversee the Practice Ice from the bench. MUST be able to work well with Children/ Adults with Special Needs as well as their families. 
 
General Inquiries or for more information please contact Volunteer Co-ordinator Madi Pengelly at [email protected]
Hockey Season Hiatus from April 30th to August 25th each year- during this time, responses will be slow. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 


                                                               New Volunteers
Interested in volunteering with the Ice Pirates Special Needs Hockey Program, please fill out the Online Application below (open from August 28th, 2025 to February 1st, 2026). Once completed, wait for response from the Ice Pirates Volunteer Coordinator and/or GM before proceeding to Required Courses and Certificates for New Volunteers.
                               New Volunteer Application - Click Here
                      Required Certificates and Courses for New Volunteers
Below is to be Completed AFTER Volunteer Application is Accepted by Ice Pirates Volunteer Coordinator and/or GM
Respect in Sport (16 and Over) - Activity Leader - CLICK HERE
Gender Identity and Expression (16 and Over) - CLICK HERE
Police Check (18 and Over) - Step 1 CLICK HERE (to Obtain a VSC) 
                                          - Step 2 CLICK HERE (To Submit to VSC to OHF) 
Police Check (18 and Over) - Yearly Declaration - CLICK HERE
 
                                                        Returning Volunteers
Thank you for continuing to volunteer with the Ice Pirates, please click the link below and fill out the Online Returning Volunteers Form (form open from Aug28th, 2025 to April 30th, 2026)
                       Returning Volunteers Information Form - Click Here
           Required Certificates and Courses for Returning Volunteers
Police Check (18 and Over) 
Yearly Declaration - CLICK HERE
Full Process to be Completed Every 3 Years-  CLICK HERE
 
 
Volunteer Reimbursement And Document Upload
To be Reimbursed for courses and/or certificates upload RECEIPTS for Police Check (VSC), Trainer's Certificate, Coaches Clinic, Respect-In-Sport, click the link below and complete the form
*To upload police checks to OHF see above sections** DO NOT submit VSC to KMHA or KIP**
*Documents can be submitted ALL at Once OR Individually
            Reimbursement and Document Upload - Click Here


*Please note, we have a "No Parent(s) and/or Grandparent(s) on the Ice With Their Child/ Grandchild Who is a Player For the Kitchener Ice Pirates" Policy.
 **Please note, we also have a "No Sibling(s) on the SAME ICE as Their Sibling Who is a Player" Policy. If this is the case, the sibling(s) are more than welcome to help with a different Ice Pirates Level.