Call for Volunteers: TSA Event Support Volunteers

Are you a team player who is always willing to lend a hand? Want to experience a wide variety of the TSA’s in-person programming? Then come join us as an Event Support Volunteer! We are looking for a reliable group of volunteers (12) to be a part of the logistics and events team that helps make our in-person events possible throughout the year.

If you’re looking for your first volunteer role with the TSA or a recurring role with the TSA that provides the opportunity to get involved with several different TSA events, this may be the position for you! This is a great opportunity to see all that we do and become more familiar with our programming and which initiatives are a good fit for you.

TSA Event Support Volunteers are outgoing, approachable, and punctual individuals, who are passionate about creating community in our industry and who enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life. They are always willing to lend a hand, and proactively find ways to contribute to the smooth running of our events.

What to expect?

This is a recurring role with selected applicants expected to join us at 3-4 different events over the next year (September 2024 – September 2025). Assigned events are based on availability provided. Events for Fall 2024 will be assigned upon onboarding, while events in 2025 will be assigned with as much notice as possible. Most TSA events happen on weekday evenings (after 6:00 PM) or daytime on weekends and applicants will be asked about their availability during application.

Responsibilities are likely to include greeting guests, check-in and registration support, set up and tear down, bartending support, and other logistical event support as needed. Exact responsibilities will vary by event. Tasks will be shared amongst volunteers and there will typically always be an opportunity to participate in the event as well.

We will be hosting an online orientation session for selected candidates at 6:00 PM on October 2, 2024 to kick us off for the season. If this is your first time volunteering with us, you will also be required to complete a short online course on accessible customer service (30-40 minutes). Those interested in bartending will also have the opportunity to complete the Smart Serve Ontario course (4 hours).

Shift dates and times may vary depending on the event. Events may include:

• TSA CONNECT | October 9, 2024
• Architecture and Design Film Festival Toronto | October 23-26, 2024
• TSA CONNECT | November 12, 2024
• TSA BASH | November 29, 2024
• TSA Forum | January 2025
• TSA CONNECT | February 2025
• TSA Annual General Meeting | March 2025
• TSA Portfolio & Resume Clinic | April 2025
• TSA Architects Talk | May 2025
• TSA Building Tours | Summer 2025

Ready to Volunteer?

Please fill out our short application form.

Applications are due by Sunday, September 22, 2024 (deadline passed).

Still have questions?

Have questions about these positions or volunteering with the TSA in general? Reach out to us via email or watch the recording of our Fall 2024 Volunteer Info Session, hosted on September 18, where we reviewed the open positions and answered questions from attendees. 

Above image by Yianni Tong.