Evergreen

Winter Market 2026: Join the Volunteer Team!  
General Application & Waitlist 

Evergreen’s Winter Market is coming back to the Brick Works!  
Sign-up to support this festive market on Sundays from November 29– December 20, 2026.   

The Evergreen Winter Market is the perfect spot to create lasting memories with your loved ones this holiday season. It’s an opportunity to step away from screens and enjoy meaningful moments together. Whether you’re visiting with family or friends, this market offers a unique experience for everyone. It’s a wonderful addition to your holiday bucket list! Taking place on Sundays throughout the holiday season (Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, and Dec. 20) with shifts taking place between 10am-5:30pm.  

❄️ At the Winter Market, visitors will be able to:   

• Shop and support local vendors at one of the largest sustainable winter markets in Toronto! Featuring a rotation of locally crafted, sustainably produced, handmade, and vintage vendors. Ontario Artisan Market and Ontario Vintage Market will be joining us again this year, offering vintage clothing, handmade art and more from 60+ vendors,   
• Grab a bite to eat of local street fare from food stalls. From dumplings to samosas, hot chocolate to gluten free treats, there is something for everyone to enjoy,   
• Participate in fun workshops - different fun workshops each week
• And more! 

We’re looking for a dedicated team of volunteers to support the Winter Market and help deliver a great visitor experience each week. Let’s celebrate this magical time of year together!     

✨What you bring to the Winter Market Team:   

• You love fun and have an appreciation for the Winter season - even when it's chilly,   
• You have a natural love of and confidence in engaging with new people,   
• You are comfortable providing information and giving directions,   
• You have strong customer service skills,   
• You are comfortable working independently and as a team player,   
• Some roles may require volunteers to lift and move up to 25lbs,    
• Some roles may involve cash-handling to receive PWYC donations,    
• You’re able to work at least 2 of the 4 Winter Market days,   
• Some roles may involve being outside for periods of time.  

This year, volunteers will be able to support us in the following ways: wayfinding, greeters and entry support, and break room attendant.    

Volunteers will be able to sign up for their preferred shifts and roles the day following the orientation (Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, and Dec. 20).  

⏰  When:   

Winter Market will be taking place on Sundays on November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20, 2026, from 11:00am-5:00pm. Volunteer shifts will be approximately 3-4 hours in length.  

All volunteers are asked to join us for a virtual orientation on Wednesday November 18th, 2026 from 6:30 pm- 7:30pm.  

📍 Where & Getting Here:     

Winter Market will take place at Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave). Specific meeting locations, areas for shifts, site map, and other helpful resources will be shared at the orientation. 

Evergreen runs a free shuttle bus from Broadview subway station. Volunteers can also take the TTC 28 Bayview South bus from Davisville Station which regularly stops at Evergreen Brick Works. Parking is available to staff, volunteers, and visitors on a limited basis. Parking details will be shared at the orientation. Volunteers can also cycle or walk to the Brick Works through the surrounding ravine trails. Click here for more information on how to get here.    

🔎 Good to know:   

• Prospective volunteers will need to attend the virtual orientation on Wednesday November 18th, 6:30-7:30pm to be able to see/sign-up for Winter Market roles and shifts.   
• Shift times will vary based on the role. Shits will be around 3-4 hours in length and will take place between 10:00am-6:00pm. Morning shifts and afternoon shifts will be available.   
• The Winter Market will take place on Sundays in late November and December, including November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20, 2026, from 11:00am-5:00pm 
• Some Winter Market roles take place indoors, while others are based at various locations around the site and outside. We want to ensure that volunteers are comfortable and can take breaks when needed. We encourage volunteers to dress warmly for their roles and to wear lots of layers!   
• We will reach out to onboarded volunteers with updates, reminders, and instructions to help volunteers feel prepared and confident. We will do our best to keep you informed in advance of any changes about shift schedules, programming, and/or site-based updates.   
• We anticipate the site will be quite busy across all Winter Market days! Please come prepared to engage with members of the public.    

⭐Commitment:   

Volunteers are asked to support 1-3 shifts at Winter Market. You may choose to volunteer for an entire day or you may split the shift commitment over multiple Sundays. Ideally, onboarded Winter Market volunteers are available to support at least 2 of the 4 Winter Market days.  

🌲How We Will Support You:   
Once you sign up, our team will contact you by email with next steps including orientation details. Staff members will be supporting you throughout the onboarding process and during shifts at Winter Market. We are excited to meet and connect with you! 

🤝 Perks & What You Gain:   
As a member of the Winter Market team, volunteers will play a significant role in winter placemaking at Evergreen Brick Works. It's a chance to engage with guests who are excited about visiting a festive market at the Brick Works, supporting local sustainable businesses, and enjoying winter programming like ice skating! Volunteering offers the opportunity to meet new people, foster a sense of community, and develop social connection. It’s also an opportunity to engage in professional development, skill building, and network in the placemaking and sustainable cities sector.  
 
Winter Market volunteers can take great pride in knowing they helped to put on a wonderful winter program for guests of all kinds. Your support will help the team deliver an even smoother event this holiday season.  
 
Evergreen volunteers who contribute 20+ hours in a year will also receive a volunteer t-shirt (pending inventory), a 15% discount on Evergreen Garden Market purchases, and access to the Toronto Attractions Council Reciprocal Program (free and discounted admission to attractions like the ROM and AGO!).      

📝 Are you a new Evergreen Volunteer? To volunteer at Winter Market:   

• Fill out the application in the upper right-hand corner by clicking on the “Fill in an application” button. In your application, please let us know about yourself and why you are interested in the volunteer opportunity!  Return to this activity page and click the "+sign-up" at the bottom of this page.   
• Join us for the virtual orientation session on Wednesday November 18th, 6:30-7:30pm.   
• Read and sign Evergreen’s Volunteer Agreement Form prior to your first shift.  
• Complete your AODA training module prior to your first shift.    

  
💚 Already an Evergreen volunteer?  Log in to your volunteer profile and return to the role posting. Click on the “+ Sign Up” button toward the bottom of the page to apply and join us for the orientation on Wednesday November 18th, 6:30-7:30pm.      
    
Questions?  If you have any questions about the Winter Market roles or volunteering with Evergreen, please email volunteer@evergreen.ca.   

Accessibility Statement: Evergreen welcomes volunteer applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity organization. Accommodation will be provided as required under Evergreen’s Accommodation policy. Please make your needs known in advance.