Volunteer with the City

There are many opportunities for the public to get involved with the City of Toronto throughout the year. The City actively encourages participation by its residents in order to make our city a better place for all to live, work, learn and play.

Opportunity Interest Details
3Rs Recycling Ambassador Ecology Educating apartment and condo residents to reduce, reuse and recycle more.
Community Recreation Volunteer Social, Community, Sports, Recreation A variety of roles are available, based on facility needs and season.
Animal Fostering Pets Volunteers open their homes to temporarily foster kittens and adults cats and dogs.
Live Green Toronto Volunteers Environment Engage and educate residents on the City’s environmental programs and services.
Long-Term Care Home Volunteer Seniors, Healthy Aging General and specialized volunteering, student and corporate opportunities to support seniors at any of our 10 long-term care homes.
PetSmart Adoption Program Pets Volunteers care for cats that are up for adoption and provide adoption counselling for the public.
Montgomery’s Inn Garden Volunteer Seasonal, Short-Term, Environment Volunteers to assist with the general garden maintenance.
Dog Walker Volunteer Pets There are no opportunities for dog-walking at this time. Please check back to this location in the next few months for future opportunities.
Toronto Greeter Tourism Be a guide for visitors and share your unique knowledge of Toronto. Applications are accepted between February and April. Must be 18 years of age to apply.
Digital Citizen Advisor Digital Services, Website, Apps Provide valuable feedback in the development of the City of Toronto’s online services.
Community Stewardship Program Ecology Volunteers conduct on-going maintenance and monitoring activities at various naturalization sites throughout Toronto Parks.
Don Valley Brick Works Ambassador Ecology Animate and interpret the Don Valley Brick Works Park, and educate visitors on the sustainable use of the park and other natural areas in the City.
Doors Open Volunteer Social, Short-Term Volunteers for multiple roles needed for a variety of shifts. May 25-26, 2019.
Nuit Blanche Volunteer Social, Short-Term Volunteers for multiple roles needed for a variety of shifts and locations. October 5, 2019.
Cavalcade of Lights Social, Short-Term Volunteers for multiple roles needed. November 30, 2019.
New Year’s Eve Social, Short-Term Volunteers for multiple roles needed. December 31, 2019.
The Big Draw Festival Volunteer Social, Short-Term Volunteers will assist in a variety of capacities, no artistic skill required.
Trail Stewardship Events  Forestry, Short-Term Volunteers needed. Check page for more details.
Tree Planting & Stewardship Forestry, Short-Term Volunteers needed. Check page for more details.
Tree Planting Captain Forestry, Short-Term Help City staff deliver public tree planting events.
Toronto History Museums Volunteer Tourism, Museum, History Volunteers will assist with the general garden maintenance under direction of museum staff.