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 to make our city a better place for all to live, work, learn, and play.
| Opportunity | Interest | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 3Rs Ambassador Program | Ecology | Volunteers in apartments, condos and co-ops help promote the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). |
| Animal Fostering | Pets | Volunteers open their homes to foster kittens and adult cats and dogs temporarily. |
| Cavalcade of Lights | Social, Short-Term | Volunteers for multiple roles are needed. Details to be confirmed. |
| Community Recreation Volunteer | Social, Community, Sports, Recreation | A variety of roles are available based on facility needs and season. |
| Community Stewardship Program | Ecology | Volunteers conduct ongoing maintenance and monitoring activities at various naturalization sites throughout Toronto Parks. |
| Cultural Centre & Art Gallery Volunteer | Arts, Community, Recreation | A variety of roles are available based on programming needs and season. Students welcome. |
| Digital Citizen Advisor | Digital Services, Website, Apps | Provide valuable feedback in developing the City of Toronto’s online services. |
| Doors Open Volunteer | Social, Short-Term | Volunteers for multiple roles are needed for a variety of shifts. Details to be confirmed. |
| Heritage Toronto Volunteers | Social, Short-Term | From May to October, you’ll volunteer to support walking tours, assist with special events, explore hidden gems, meet new people, and help bring the city’s stories to life. |
| 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. |
| Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions | Environment | Inspire, motivate, and encourage other residents to support the City’s climate action strategy and reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions. |
| New Year’s Eve | Social, Short-Term | Volunteers for multiple roles are needed. Details to be confirmed. |
| Nuit Blanche Volunteer | Social, Short-Term | Volunteers for multiple roles are needed for a variety of shifts and locations. Details to be confirmed. |
| PetSmart Adoption Program | Pets | Volunteers care for cats up for adoption and provide adoption counselling for the public. |
| 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 | Various volunteer opportunities are available for high-school youth aged 14 to 18. |
| Volunteer with Toronto Animal Services | Pets | Various opportunities are available to assist with the care of shelter pets. |