Contacts
Volunteers needed in all areas!
Join in the fun - there's lots of opportunity for all ages and interests.
City Events Support |
The City of Pickering hosts a variety of year-round events, such as Artfest, Summer Concerts, Canada Day, Winter Nights, Mayor’s Levee, to name a few. Volunteer to help at our events to provide assistance with event setup/takedown, running event games and activities or to be an event greeter or stage assistant, among other fun tasks. |
PAC4Teens |
Looking to meet new people, while making a difference in your community? PAC4Teens gives you the opportunity to do both. Find out more about volunteering with PAC4Teens |
Snow Removal (13-19 yrs) |
Youth Volunteers age 13 - 19 years old are needed to help shovel snow for local seniors this winter. Volunteers will receive community service hours required for high school, and can “feel good” by helping a senior in need. Contact Andrea Dufresne at 905.420.4660 ext 6104 for details. |
Pickering Animal Services |
Animal Services Volunteers will work out of our PetSmart satellite location at 1899 Brock Rd in Pickering. Volunteers are responsible for feeding, cleaning, and socializing cats at this facility. Animal Services Volunteers must:
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Leisure Buddies |
This program is for youth interested in volunteering with an experienced program instructor in art, sports, dance, preschool, kindergym, pottery, culinary, or skating programs. |
1:1 Program Support |
Our 1:1 Program Support Volunteers are of any age, and interested in working with individuals with exceptionalities, requiring one to one support to attend programs. |
Pickering Museum Village |
Volunteer in costume, interacting with the guests or help behind the scenes, in the kitchens, gardens, wood working, sewing costumes, or any number of other interesting and fun opportunities. *If the application is intended for a practicum placement for a formal or non-traditional internship with the City of Pickering, Pickering Museum Village, in our education programs, please call the Museum directly at 905.683.8401. |
Age Friendly Steering Sub-Committee |
This group of community minded individuals have a mission to help Pickering become an age friendly community, enabling all residents to participate and contribute to the City. Members are selected on a yearly basis, after an open application and interview process. |
Community Services 55+ Committee |
These volunteers strive to provide high quality leisure facilities, programs, and events to Pickering residents, 55+ and older, that will contribute to their personal growth and life satisfaction. Members are selected on a yearly basis, after an open application and interview process. |
[You]nity (teens) |
[YOU]nity is a group comprised of Pickering youth, whose objective is to inform and educate the young people of the community about issues regarding race relations and equity, as well as promoting diversity. Find out more about volunteering with [YOU]nity |
Pickering Public Library |
Love books? Want to volunteer at the Pickering Public Library? Find out more about volunteering with the library. |
Assistant Camp Counsellor |
Youth Volunteers age 14 - 16 years old learn what it is like to work in a summer camp setting; develop leadership, communication, and program planning skills while earning volunteer hours for high school. Registration starts in March. Cost for training & certifications. Complete details and registration is online at pickering.ca/active |
- A Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for all volunteers (except Youth Snow Removal program). After submitting a completed volunteer application, you will be sent a letter to receive a reduced rate for a CRC/VSS from the Durham Regional Police Service. Residents of Durham Region over the age of 18 can apply online securely through the Durham Regional Police Service website at drps.ca/onlinechecks.
If you want to develop leadership skills; meet new friends, or just have some extra time, we're looking for YOU!
Complete the Volunteer Application Form, and submit with 2 letters of reference, to:
Community Services
City of Pickering
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON
T. 905.420.4620
Toll Free 1.866.683.2760
F. 905.619.3461
communityservices@pickering.ca