Opportunities From: Municipality of Clarington

Volunteers are needed to assist with vendor table set-up, carrying supplies into the complex, directing attendees to the event, and other tasks throughout the day. 

About the event: Clarington's Black Vendor Village is taking place on February 21st from 10am-5pm. Join us for music and performances; meet members of Clarington’s Diversity Advisory and Anti-Black Racism Committees; and take part in activities hosted by the Clarington Library, Museum and Archives. The Vendor Village will be open throughout the day, with local Black-owned businesses selling various products.

Volunteers are needed to assist with vendor table set-up, carrying supplies into the complex, directing attendees to the event, and other tasks throughout the day. 

About the event: Clarington's Black Vendor Village is taking place on February 21st from 10am-5pm. Join us for music and performances; meet members of Clarington’s Diversity Advisory and Anti-Black Racism Committees; and take part in activities hosted by the Clarington Library, Museum and Archives. The Vendor Village will be open throughout the day, with local Black-owned businesses selling various products.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a mandatory Pre-Event Meeting for all volunteers on Monday, February 9, 3:30-4:30pm at the Courtice Library. This will be included in your completed volunteer hours.
The Festival is on Monday, February 16 (Family Day), 9am-3pm.

CLMA is seeking volunteers in Grade 9 and up to act as Festival Assistants at Winter WonderLearn!

Assistants will act as Festival greeters, provide directions and answer questions from the public, assist the public entering the event space for musical shows, assist staff in the Maker's Space and monitor use of equipment, assist organizations hosting activities, take photographs of the event, and provide set-up and take-down assistance for participating organizations. Volunteers will be actively engaging with the public, and must be willing to fill in for all roles as required.

Volunteers must live in Clarington or be enrolled in a Clarington area secondary school.

Earn volunteer hours at the library! We are looking for enthusiastic youth in grades 7-12 to join our new Teen Advisory Groups (TAG). TAG members will have a say in library programs and services for teens, assist with children's programs, learn leadership skills, and more!

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Earn volunteer hours at the library! We are looking for enthusiastic youth in grades 7-12 to join our new Teen Advisory Groups (TAG). TAG members will have a say in library programs and services for teens, assist with children's programs, learn leadership skills, and more!

Download the CauseConnect app to keep track of all your hours and opportunities!

Under the direction of the Manager of Heritage Services (or designate), volunteers will provide garden maintenance up to three days per week.

Duties:

Watering all flower beds and potted plants (hanging baskets, window boxes, urns) Cleaning up litter Digging, planting and weeding flower beds and borders Pruning shrubs Checking the health of plants by identifying any pests or diseases Maintaining high levels of presentation Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment Maintaining the Memorial Rose Garden

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteer must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check. Punctuality, attention to detail, cooperativeness and adherence to safety guidelines are imperative. Must be willing and able to do physical work and/or lifting items weighing up to 20lbs. Dress code and other professional standards must be adhered to. Confidentiality expected. Professional gardening experience is ideal, but volunteers must have some gardening experience.

Additional Details:

Volunteers will book their weeks of work in advance for the gardening season.

Depending on weather, volunteers may not be needed every scheduled day.

Must have own transportation.

Must be able to work well independently, with other volunteers and the public.

CSA approved steel toe boots are required to be worn while volunteering in the gardens.

This opportunity runs May-October, for selected weeks. Shift times are flexible but must take place Mondays to Saturdays between 9 am - 4 pm.