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Arts In The Parks: Volunteer

Are you passionate about your neighbourhood, your community, being outside, arts and culture, or any combination of the above?

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We are currently accepting new volunteer applications for the 2026 season!

Arts in the Parks needs a team of over 200 extraordinary volunteers (ages 14+) to support our events each summer. in 2019 we went to 47 parks with over 200 volunteers and met 170,000 Torontonians!

Please note: To apply, you will be required to fill out our online application form. It takes about five minutes, and helps us get to know you better!

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Benefits include

  • Sign-off on community service hours or letter of acknowledgement (if applicable)
  • Invaluable volunteer hours and experience
  • An Arts in the Parks t-shirt
  • Comprehensive training
  • The chance to meet artists in a variety of artistic disciplines
  • The opportunity to network with fellow volunteers, Toronto Arts Foundation staff, and make friends
  • A wrap-up party with food and drink at the end of the summer to celebrate YOU, with opportunities to win prizes for your dedication and hard work!

VOLUNTEER AWARD FOR ARTS AND CULTURE TORONTO

We are a continuing member of VAACT: Volunteer Award for Arts and Culture Toronto. VAACT is a program that strives to recognize volunteers who contribute their time to multiple arts and culture organizations throughout the year in the city of Toronto. The program ends each year with an awards ceremony for VAACT participants, scheduled on International Volunteer Day.

We’re here to help. Should you have any further questions about volunteering with us, about the online application and volunteer portal, or would simply like to know more please contact:

Alexandra Loewen
Marketing & Events Coordinator
volunteer@torontoarts.org

In order to be eligible to attend the VAACT awards ceremony, volunteers must complete the minimum volunteer requirements with four or more events or festivals with participating member organizations listed below: