Seeking volunteer male mentors for boys ages 9 - 16. Must be 21+ and preferably identifies as representing the Afro-Canadian Black community. If you are empathetic, kind and caring, we would love to connect you with a youth in need of support and guidance. Position is hybrid (both in person and virtual), and commit to at least 6 months. Please contact us for more details.

• Assist with event planning, client support, data entry, fundraising activities, etc.

• Collaborate with staff and other volunteers to achieve project goals

• Attend and support community outreach programs or events

• Help with administrative tasks as needed (e.g., phone calls, emails, filing)

• Represent Terra Nova in a positive and professional manner

• Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of individuals and families served by the organization

• Participate in volunteer meetings, training, or orientation sessions as required

Front of House volunteers provide excellent customer service to all Whitby Courthouse Theatre patrons in roles such as ushering, concessions sales, ticket scanners, etc.

Other volunteer roles include backstage help, set construction, props, costumes, and painting. Please fill out the form to indicate your areas of interest. 

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Help our renowned Learning and Engagement Department deliver a variety of educational programming including children's art classes, March Break camp, Summer Camp, OPG Sundays and more! Assisting the Learning and Engagement Department is an excellent way to learn about a range of artistic techniques and practices, as well as gain valuable practical experience working with children of all ages. Please inquire if you have any questions about this role!

Please note: You must be 16 years old and if you are 18 years old or older, you must have a copy of a recent vulnerable screening records check. 

The Katimavik National Experience challenges young people to make a positive impact in each of the communities while also developing a vast set of skills and competencies. The program brings together 11 young, diverse adults who share and manage a Katimavik house while living and doing meaningful volunteer work in two different communities. Throughout 22 weeks, participants are very busy and can expect to participate fully in the following: 

• Volunteering 32 hours a week at local non-profit organizations; 

• Learning about Indigenous peoples in Canada and engaging in meaningful truth and reconciliation initiatives; 

• Team building and collaboration; 

• Designing and implementing community projects; 

• Managing all aspects of the Katimavik house, including daily meal preparation; 

• Plan cultural discovery, group outings and fun activities during evenings and weekends. 

Katimavik National Experience is a fully funded, all expenses related to participation in the program are covered, including transportation to and from the communities, group activities, housing, and meals. Katimavik is funded by the Government of Canada through its Canada Service Corps initiative. 

Katimavik aims to help youth become engaged, caring citizens and capable contributors and leaders for a better Canada. We do this through the development of 21st century skills, experiential learning, and civic engagement. 

The National Experience is open to all young people aged 17-25 years old. Participants must be a Canadian citizen or be able to demonstrate that they are legally residing in Canada. 

Program cohorts start every January and July of each year.

To Apply, please visit our website https://katimavik.org/en/programs/national-experience/

Providing outstanding customer service and organizing memorable events that will meet the quality expectations of the community.

• Collaborate in teams and or with other staff members and volunteers.
• Organizing details such as decorating, setting up and cleaning up after the event, decorating, seating participants during an event, providing directions and setting tables.
• Brainstorm ideas to support the event planning process.
• Ability to carry out tasks with limited supervision.
• Provide raffle tickets to the participants who attend the events.

Demonstrate daily activities of museum woodwork shop * create items for sale in gift shop * use skills to repair and restore existing village buildings

Be a part of a team of museum village gardeners * assist in the research, planning, planting, and maintenance of the heritage gardens

 Support the visitors' program experience by assisting with crafts and activities, way finding, building interpretation, setup/take down.