Call for TSA Volunteers: Open Studio Volunteers
Are you passionate about helping the public better understand what architects do? Want to grow your network and lend your skills to help further the TSA’s public outreach efforts? Come join us as an Open Studio Volunteer during this year’s Doors Open Toronto!
Each year, in partnership with the City of Toronto, the TSA works with a select group of practices and related sites to open their doors for Doors Open weekend to introduce the public and aspiring young architects and designers to the world of the architectural studio. Participating practices range from small sole-proprietorships to large established studios, and the program is a unique opportunity to give the public unparalleled access to the offices, schools, and people that are shaping our city.
Our TSA Open Studio Volunteers provide enthusiastic, on-site support to participating studios and related sites, helping with logistics throughout the day such as greeting visitors, keeping track of attendance, and helping to answer questions about architecture and the TSA in general. Duties may also include assisting in facilitating activities at participating sites. TSA Volunteers are reliable and out-going, and they are passionate about architecture and enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life.
What to expect?
TSA Open Studio Volunteers commit to helping out at one of our participating studios or sites for one full-day (approx. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM) during the Doors Open weekend (May 23-24, 2026). We will host a mandatory 1-hour orientation session online on Wednesday evening, April 29. New volunteers will also be required to complete a short online course on accessible customer service (30-40 minutes).
Important Dates
- Application Deadline | April 5, 2026
- Volunteer Info Session | March 18, 2026
- Orientation | April 29, 2026 (7:00 – 8:00 PM)
- Doors Open Weekend | May 23-24, 2026
Ready to Volunteer?
Please fill out our TSA Volunteer Application Form.
Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Still have questions?
RSVP to join us at our Spring Volunteer Information Session at 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
We also encourage you to get in touch with us at tsa@torontosocietyofarchitects.ca if you have any questions in the meantime.
About Doors Open Toronto
Canada’s largest event of its kind and one of the three largest in the world, Doors Open Toronto provides an opportunity for the public to see inside architecturally, historically, culturally, and socially significant buildings across the city. Produced by the City of Toronto in partnership with the broader community, Doors Open Toronto has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations since its inception in 2000.
