Harbourfront Centre’s diverse and talented group of volunteers are integral partners in the presentation of innovative contemporary arts and culture programming. They contribute resources – time, skills, expertise, and leadership – that enhance the visitors experience with professionalism, passion, and positive energy.
Harbourfront Centre prides itself in engaging volunteers for more than 40 years and strives to offer exemplary training and development to individuals who choose to donate their resources.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Harbourfront Centre! We’re accepting volunteers for year-round engagement opportunities. If you have any questions, please reach out to volunteers@harbourfrontcentre.com
Note: Due to an extraordinary response, we are no longer recruiting for volunteers at this time.
Please check back in February 2026 when we will re-open the application portal. If you have any questions, please reach out to volunteers@harbourfrontcentre.com
Register now if you:
- are 16 years of age or older
- have a passion for arts and culture
- enjoy meeting new people
- want to build your skill set
- are in need of community hours
Support Festivals and Events
As an active member of the volunteer community at Harbourfront Centre, you have the opportunity to enrich our festivals and events and enhance our visitor experience by providing support in an administrative capacity in the office or onsite in a public facing position.
Available Volunteer Roles
We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy interacting with the public and would like to work closely with our Audience Experience and Marketing teams:
- Ambassadors: first point of contact for the public, helping them to get situated on our site and redirecting them to the appropriate location.
- Info Tent Attendants: well-informed about programming and not shy about engaging with the public.
- Intercept Survey Takers: initiate conversation with visitors and get them to participate in a brief survey.
- Team Leaders: supporting and guiding a group of volunteers through their shift and reporting back to the team.
Canada Connects
Get involved with Canada Connects mentorship program in partnership with CultureLink.
We recruit experienced mentors (19+ years of age) who support a group of newcomers to Canada while they settle in the GTA and volunteer together at any of our festivals.
The program runs in the fall/winter and spring/summer and requires a 35-hour commitment.
“I am so grateful for my volunteer opportunity at Harbourfront Centre. I appreciate the variety of programs that [Harbourfront Centre] provides to the community and love that I can participate and give back in some small way. My experience has been so fulfilling and I look forward to each shift. Thank you for all that you do for our community and for making me feel so valued.”
Nancy
