Event Staff
(Unique Connections)
Opportunity Details: Event Staff
| Contact | Dionne, Managing Director, Unique Connections; Phone: 416-662-1480 * 647-654-3376; Email: Dionneb@uniqueconnections.ca |
| Duties | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Be Part of the Magic at Topsy Turvy Whimsical Day! We’re looking for kind, energetic, and reliable volunteers to help us create an unforgettable day for families in our community! Volunteer Roles Include: Shifts available both days — half or full-day. Volunteers will receive water, snacks, and lots of love and gratitude
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| More Info Link | https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/topsy-turvy-whimsical-day |
| Benefits | Benefits of Volunteering with Us: Volunteering with Unique Connections offers a chance to make a meaningful impact, gain hands-on experience in inclusive community programming, build connections, and be part of a team that’s creating accessible, creative, and fun spaces for all. |
| Clients | Our clients include individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and community members of all ages who seek inclusive, joyful spaces where they can feel welcomed, supported, and celebrated. |
| Ages | 14 year(s) - 80 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Anyone ; Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Child & Family Services ; Education Support (Early Years) ; Event Coordination & Support ; Holiday / Festive Volunteering ; Registration ; Security / Parking / Traffic ; Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Speech & Hearing Support ; Student Placement ; Support for Visual Impairments ; Volunteer Coordination ; Youth Engagement ; Youth Services |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event - 2 day event and training ; Short Term - 2 days event and training |
| Interaction Level | Large Group ; Working with a team |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Day |
| Dates and Times | Thursday: Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon ((9am- 7pm at least 4hrs- 8hrs)) Saturday: Morning, Afternoon ((9am- 7pm at least 4hrs- 8hrs)) |
| Seasons | Summer |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features |
| Location | 450 Emerald Ave, Oshawa |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Bowmanville ; Brooklin ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region: 12 individual(s) ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 12 individual(s) needed in total. At any given time while the event is going on we need at least 5 volunteers on |
| Training | Orientation - Virtual and in-person ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Start Date | On or before 01 Aug 2025 |
| End Date | 09 Aug 2025 |
