City of Markham - Culture

Please attend this mandatory training session if you are interested in volunteering with our 2026 Summer Camps at the Markham Museum. Volunteers are only required to attend one Camp Training and Orientation Session (June 20 or July 12).

Our summer camp volunteers at the Markham Museum are known for their professionalism, dedication and willingness to help children grow and develop. They play an integral role in the Museum’s summer camp programs. As a volunteer with our summer camps, you will assist our camp counselors with the implementation of our camp activities. All volunteers are paired with a camp group, and you remain with the same group for the week. 

Markham Museum Camps run for 9 weeks. You are welcome to sign up for as many camp weeks as you would like. Sign-ups for camps will be available June 2. Please note assignment priority will be given to volunteers that sign up for a full camp week.

• Week 1: June 29, June 30, July 2, July 3 (No Camp on July 1 due to Canada Day)
• Week 2: July 6-July 10
• Week 3: July 13-July 17
• Week 4: July 20-July 24
• Week 5: July 27-July 31
• Week 6: Aug. 4-Aug. 7 (No Camp on Aug 3 due to Civic Holiday)
• Week 7: Aug. 10-Aug. 14
• Week 8: Aug. 17-Aug 21
• Week 9: Aug 24-Aug 28

Volunteers signing up for this position should feel comfortable dealing with groups, the public and working in a fast-paced environment. Deal with all ages and abilities in an inclusive and courteous manner. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, including being inside historical buildings.  

DATE/TIMES:

Saturday June 20, 2026 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

LOCATION:

John Lunau Centre - Markham Museum

9350 Markham Road

Markham, ON L3P 3J3

You can park or get dropped off/picked up at John Lunau Centre (grey building). Staff will meet you at the entrance of John Lunau and direct you to the meeting room.

"Sign-up" if you are interested in this position. You will receive an email with more information if selected for this position. Please do not attend the activity until you are confirmed in the program.

Requirements:

• Minimum age for this position is 14 years old.
• Interview - Program & Event Assistant or Program Leader
• General Online Orientation and AODA Workshops: Click here to learn how to obtain this training
• Vulnerable Sector Check

To check your qualifications please click the “My profile” tab and then “Qualifications”. 
For more information about the volunteer requirements please review the volunteer qualifications on our website.

What to wear:
Athletic bottoms (pants or shorts); closed-toed shoes (i.e. running shoes.) 
Bring water, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses, as needed.

Contact:  
Dina Pochtar

Education and Volunteer Administrator
museumeducation@markham.ca 
(905) 477-7000 ext 2086 or 3174