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

Youth Volunteers age 14 - 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 Amber Cockburn, Coordinator, Volunteer Services, at volunteers@pickering.ca for more information. 

**This program is currently full, we are no longer accepting applications. 

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:

• Be 18 years of age or older (otherwise, must be accompanied by an adult)
• Be able to commit for a minimum of two (2) months with two (2) hour shifts
• Have their own transportation to and from the Pickering PetSmart location
• Must attend training/orientation before commencement of any volunteer placement

Leisure Buddies - This program is for youth 14 - 19 yrs interested in volunteering with an experienced program instructor in art, sports, preschool, kindergym, or skating programs.

Whether you want to work with the public at events and programs, or help behind the scenes gardening, wood working, getting crafty, or cooking and baking, there are many interesting and fun opportunities to get involved in at Pickering Museum Village.

If you are looking for an unpaid internship or alternative teacher practicum placement, please contact Amber Cockburn, Coordinator, Volunteer Services at volunteers@pickering.ca with details about the kind of experience you are looking to gain during your placement. Include details about the start and end date and your program coordinator’s contact information.

Aquatics

Do you love swimming and want to make a positive impact in your community? Join us as a volunteer swim instructor! We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to assist in teaching swimming skills to all ages and abilities. If you have your Bronze Cross, your Swim Instructor qualifications, and are ready to dive in and help others develop a love for swimming, please complete an aquatics volunteer application here. 

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 online at pickering.ca/active