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TRCA- Education & Training
Available Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer - The Village at Black Creek (Costuming)
Volunteer Role Details:
Duration: February 20th – December 20th
Volunteer Hours: Variable
Work Location(s): The Village at Black Creek
Number of Vacancies: 2
Division: Education & Training
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA Volunteer team:
As a volunteer maker you will participate in the development/maintenance of our costume collection and our special event props/decor
What you will do as a volunteer:
- Simple alterations (for example: mending garments, sewing buttons etc.)
- Painting, gluing, small prop assembly
- Assist with garment construction
- Assist with inventory management
- Adhere to all TRCA safety policies and procedures
What will you need to succeed:
- Sound basic sewing and mending knowledge (i.e. general stitches, button attachment, stitch ripping, patching, using a domestic sewing machine)
- Safe handling of sharp tools (i.e. pins, needles, scissors, etc.)
- The ability to follow detailed instructions
- The ability to work under time constraints
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of historical costuming practices considered an asset but not necessary
- Additional optional skills include knitting, crochet, fibre crafts, upholstery, general craftiness
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, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.
TRCA- Restoration & Infrastructure
Available Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer- Eastbourne Park Tiny Forest Monitoring and Maintenance
Volunteer Role Details:
Duration: April 2025 - November 2025
Volunteer Hours: Varied
Work Location(s): Eastbourne Park Tiny Forest site, access is located across from Earnscliffe Park at 44 Eastbourne Drive) - MAP LINK
Number of Vacancies: Unlimited
Division: Restoration and Infrastructure
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA Volunteer team:
This volunteer opportunity is the ideal opportunity for those that live in the L6T postal code area.
Volunteers will help staff identify native trees and shrubs and invasive species, collect data and record data on handheld Trimble units. The data collected will help determine what species work at the restoration site for future planting opportunities and to monitor the success rates of the planted material. This volunteer opportunity also involves seasonal mulching and weeding of the Eastbourne Park Tiny Forest site and is an amazing way to get into nature while focusing on citizen science.
Volunteers will be provided with equipment but are encouraged to provide their own gloves to ensure proper fit.
Volunteers are required to attend ONE mandatory training session either on May 10th (10 am - 12pm) or May 27th (10 am - 12 pm).
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Bhavisha at bhavisha.solanki@trca.ca or by phone at 437-880-2159.
What you will do as a volunteer:
- Assist with the removal of invasive species to help native trees and shrubs thrive.
- Monitor previously planted native trees and shrubs to record success rates of plantings.
- Record human interactions.
- Identify and record wildlife observed.
- Monitoring for fence damage and report to TRCA for repairs.
What will you need to succeed:
- Complete mandatory infield training session.
- Comfortable working out outdoors in all weather conditions
- Interest in environmental conservation
- Native plant identification skills is an asset
- Willingness to learn
- Volunteers under the age of 18 requires a parent/guardian to sign off on the waiver in addition to the volunteer.
- Experience with fieldwork and/or collecting data is considered an asset.
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, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.
