If you’re interested in networking, design, art, event planning, and customer service. Most volunteer shifts occur on weekdays (evenings) and weekends (during the day and evening).

Every volunteer who successfully and professionally completes their volunteer shifts will receive a complimentary DesignTO Volunteer Membership.*

Volunteer Shift Types

Docents/Greeters
This role is critical for connecting and communicating with the public to enhance visitors’ experience and understanding of the assigned exhibitions and events, and may also involve way-finding to help guide visitors. This role is essential in helping us bring people together.

Surveyors
This role is perfect for outgoing volunteers who want to meet as many people as possible. As a nonprofit, it is vital to collect information from attendees, which DesignTO uses to understand its audience better and support government funding.

Event Registration
This role requires a friendly, calm, and quick disposition to check in registered attendees as they arrive at an event.

If you would like to volunteer for the DesignTO Festival, click on the button below

*Volunteer Memberships include all benefits available to Individual Members with the exception of the AZURE Magazine Digital Subscription.

If you’re interested in networking, design, art, event photography and videography this is the role for you. Most volunteer shifts occur on weekdays (evenings) and weekends (during the day and evening).

Every volunteer who successfully and professionally completes a volunteer shift will receive a complimentary DesignTO Volunteer Membership.*

Every volunteer who successfully and professionally completes their volunteer shifts will receive a complimentary DesignTO Volunteer Membership*.

Festival Photographers
Volunteer photographers are a primary source of documentation during Festival Week. As assigned, they will be responsible for documenting Festival events, signage, venues, and people. Photographers must have their personal equipment and be available to document at least two events, exhibitions, or installations.

If you would like to volunteer for the DesignTO Festival, click on the button below

*Volunteer Memberships include all benefits available to Individual Members with the exception of the AZURE Magazine Digital Subscription.

Volunteer Opportunity: Assistant Coordinator, Volunteer Program

Are you passionate about design and eager to contribute to a creative community? DesignTO is seeking an Assistant Coordinator in our Volunteer Program to support our team year-round. Please note this is an unpaid, volunteer position.

We are looking for someone who:

1. Is organized and has strong communication skills
2. Has experience using Google Drive, Docs, and Spreadsheets
3. Can commit approximately 1-4 hours per week from October to February
4. Is available during the DesignTO Festival, January 24 to February 2, 2025

As an Assistant Coordinator, you will work closely with our Volunteer Coordinator to help plan, coordinate, and deliver the Festival’s volunteer program. This includes tasks such as data entry, shift management, organizing Festival photography, and assisting with training and managing volunteers at the DesignTO Launch Party on January 24, 2025, from 4pm to midnight at Harbourfront Centre.

Candidates who have previously volunteered at DesignTO are encouraged to apply.

If you’re excited to help us celebrate design and make a difference, send us your expression of interest, LinkedIn profile link, and CV by Tuesday, October 22, at 11:59 PM to Volunteer Coordinator Emily Christie: volunteer [at] designto.org.