Welcome to the Oakridge Community Centre!

Oakridge Community Centre is looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help with ongoing bingo shifts throughout the year at the Bingo Barn—and we’d love to have you on the team.

Volunteering for bingo is one of the easiest ways to support the programs and spaces our community relies on. Your time helps generate important fundraising revenue that goes right back into the Oakridge Community Centre, supporting family activities, community events, and year-round initiatives.

A meal is provided during your shift (so you don’t need to worry about dinner).

You’ll also receive $50.00 in Oakridge Bingo Bucks as a thank-you for volunteering.

Bingo shifts are straightforward and no experience is needed – just a positive attitude and willingness to pitch in.

Sign Up Today for a Fun Volunteer Shift!

Talk Early, Talk Often: Unknown Vehicles & Child Safety

Most kids hear “don’t talk to strangers,” but real situations can be more complicated—especially when an unknown vehicle slows down, pulls over, or tries to start a conversation. A calm, practical safety talk helps your child recognize red flags and respond with confidence.

What to explain (in kid-friendly language)

Start with one clear rule: If a vehicle you don’t know approaches you, you don’t go closer—ever. Even if the person seems friendly, knows your name, or says they’re “here to help.”

Explain common tactics:

• Asking for directions (“Can you help me find…?”)
• Offering a ride (“Hop in, I’ll take you home.”)
• Offering something (candy, a toy, a “lost pet” story)
• Creating urgency (“Your parent told me to pick you up—quick!”)

Remind your child: safe adults don’t ask kids for help from a car. If an adult truly needs help, they can ask another adult.