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The next municipal election takes place on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Visit pickering.ca/vote for election information.
Volunteer with the City of Pickering! We’ve got opportunities for every age and interest. Build leadership skills, make new friends, or simply get involved.
Do you have gardening experience? Pickering Museum Village is seeking skilled volunteers to join our Bloomers & Britches group.
Volunteering begins late April or early May, weather dependent.
Shifts are 2-3 hours, with the option to stay longer, any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Duties include: planting, watering and weeding the gardens, maintaining beds and pathways.
Opportunities
The City of Pickering hosts a variety of year-round events, such as Artfest, Summer Concerts, Canada Day, Winter Nights City Lights, and Mayor’s Levee.
Volunteers support our events by helping with setup and takedown, running games and activities, or serving as greeters or stage assistants, among other fun tasks.
Looking to meet new people, while making a difference in your community? PAC4Teens gives you the opportunity to do both.
This youth council is a yearly commitment that runs from September to June and is open to ages 14–19.
Pickering Animal Services - APPLICATIONS CLOSED
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:
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.
Lifestyle Buddies - This program is for adults (20 - 54 yrs) interested in volunteering with an experienced program instructor in adult recreation programs.
Legacy Buddies - This program is for adults 55+ interested in volunteering with an experienced staff in 55+ initiatives and 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 at Pickering Museum Village.
If you are looking for an unpaid internship or alternative teacher practicum placement, please contact Danielle Belliveau, 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.
Find out more about volunteering with the library.
Youth Volunteers age 14 - 16 years old will learn what it is like to work in a summer camp setting. They will develop leadership, communication, and program planning skills while earning volunteer hours for high school.
March Break volunteers commit to the full 5 days of March Break. Registration for March Break begins in December.
Summer Camp volunteers commit to a minimum of 4 weeks of camp. Summer Camp Registration begins in March.
There is a cost for training & certifications.
Complete details and registration are available at pickering.ca/active.
Become a City Volunteer
