Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Volunteer Role Details:

Duration: February - December 2025

Volunteer Hours: Variable

Work Location(s): The Village at Black Creek

Number of Vacancies: Multiple 

Division: Education & Training

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA Volunteer team:

As a Special Event Volunteer, you will be assisting The Village at Black Creek staff with the delivery of a variety of events that celebrate the historic village through seasonal festivals and events that encourage and empower people to get outside and enjoy arts & culture in an unique site. The Village at Black Creek runs numerous events throughout the year including Snowy Days in February,  March Break Maple Syrup Festival, Once Upon A Time Victoria day weekend event, Fall Harvest, Halloween and December Holiday day & evening programs.  

What you will do as a volunteer:

• Assist Black Creek staff with activities as part of a variety of special events - Fall Harvest event, Halloween, Christmas
• Engage visitors in a variety of activities

What will you need to succeed:

• Interest in 19th century history
• Customer service experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn new information & skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all volunteer applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. 

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code,  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the volunteer selection process, provided the volunteer candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome volunteer applications from all qualified persons. 

Personal information you provide through the TRCA volunteer recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this volunteer recruitment process for volunteer opportunities with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any question regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.