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 in the architecture and design industry? Come join us as a Volunteer for our Open Studio program during this year’s Doors Open Toronto!

Each year, in partnership with the City of Toronto, the TSA enlists a select group of architectural practices to open their doors for the Doors Open weekend to introduce the public and aspiring young architects and designers to the world of the architectural studio. The selected practices range from small sole-proprietorships to large established studios working on a wide variety of projects. The Open Studio program provides a unique opportunity to give the public unparalleled access to the offices and people that are shaping our city. 

Our TSA Open Studio Volunteers provide enthusiastic support to the participating studios and related sites, being on-site at these firms helping with logistics throughout the day, including 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 youth activities at participating sites as needed. TSA Volunteers are reliable, out-going, and resourceful, 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 24-25, 2025). We will host a mandatory 1-hour orientation session online on Wednesday, April 23, and volunteers will also have the opportunity to participate in the City of Toronto volunteer training session as well. New volunteers will also be required to complete a short online course on accessible customer service (30-40 minutes). 

Important Dates

• Application Deadline | April 6, 2025
• Orientation | April 23, 2025 (7:00 – 8:00 PM)
• Doors Open Weekend | May 24-25, 2025

Ready to Volunteer? 

Please fill out our TSA Volunteer Application Form.

Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2025 [deadline passed].

Still have questions?

Want to learn more about what volunteering with the TSA is all about? You can watch the recording of our Volunteer Information Session, originally hosted on March 12, where we reviewed all the current positions and answered questions about volunteering with the TSA.

We encourage you to get in touch with us at tsa@torontosocietyofarchitects.ca if you have any questions.

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.