Want to meet more of your neighbours and feel more connected to your community? Want to develop some new skills? See below for some interesting new volunteering opportunities in Highland Park.
1. HPCA Board Directors – Our Highland Park Board is looking to recruit a community member to work with our existing Treasurer in preparation to take over the Board Treasurer role in 2026. Ideally, this individual would have experience with managing business finances and using accounting software. Volunteer duties include serving on the HPCA Board, working with the current Treasurer to learn our processes and fiscal procedures. Time commitment: one Board meeting per quarter, plus an estimated one to three hours per month. Contact Carolyne at [email protected] for more information.
2. HPCA Volunteer Coordinator – We are looking for someone to take over the Highland Park Volunteer Coordinator role, as our previous Coordinator, Anne, is now working as a paid staff member for HPCA. Volunteer duties include responding to emails received at the [email protected] email address, creating and managing online volunteer sign-up forms, and maintaining communications with the HPCA Board, and the HPCA Events Committee. Time commitment: estimated two to four hours per month, or more as your interest and time allows. Contact Anne at [email protected] for more information.
3. Creative Community Advisors – We are looking for community members interested in advising on a free, creative art program we are developing in collaboration with our Community Social Work team and the North Mount Pleasant Art Centre. Volunteer duties include advising on what type of art program you would like to see in the neighbourhood so we can bring this opportunity to our communities! Time commitment: three to four phone calls or emails over two to three months; more as your interest and time allows. Contact Sage at [email protected].
4. Community Dinner Organizers – We are looking for one to three community members interested in supporting a small community dinner in early 2026. Volunteer duties include planning, promoting and carrying out the dinner, with the support of other volunteers and our community social worker. Time commitment: one to two online meetings or emails; one evening or afternoon to set up and support the dinner. Contact Sage at sage.wheeler-[email protected].
5. Neighbourhood Grant Committee – We are looking for residents of Highland Park and Greenview to serve on our Neighbourhood Grant Committee to help shape local projects and support community-led initiatives. Volunteer duties include participation in online meetings and collaborating with other residents to review grant applications for small community projects. No experience necessary, training will be provided. Time commitment: one to three hours per month. Contact Sage at [email protected].
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