As part of the City’s COVID-19 response, most volunteer opportunities are not available at this time. Stay up-to-date on all changes to City services.
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. |
| 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 29 & 30, 2021. |
| Nuit Blanche Volunteer | Social, Short-Term | Volunteers for multiple roles needed for a variety of shifts and locations. October 3, 2020. |
| Cavalcade of Lights | Social, Short-Term | Volunteers for multiple roles needed. November 28, 2020. |
| New Year’s Eve | Social, Short-Term | Volunteers for multiple roles needed. December 31, 2020. |
| 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 | Virtual volunteer opportunities are currently being offered for high-school youth aged 14-18. |