Call for Volunteers: TSA Kids' Main Street Facilitators

Want to inspire the next generation of city-builders? Love working with children and inspiring creativity? Then come join us as a Facilitator at our Kids’ Main Street workshop!

The TSA is excited to be bringing back its one-day kids workshop as part of Gingerbread City, first launched in 2022. Kids’ Main Street is a special section of Gingerbread City and an annual event that brings together architects, designers, and gingerbread lovers alike to create unique edible creations. We invite kids (ages 7+) to design and make the facades of their own main street buildings in two sessions. All the facades are then put together virtually to form one delicious thoroughfare.

Kids’ Main Street Facilitators are team players who enjoy working with children and getting crafty! Previous experience working with kids would be great, and baking skills or gingerbread knowledge is a bonus, but is not required.

What to expect?

Facilitators are expected to attend a one-hour virtual briefing in the weeks prior to the event and participate during the program at CSI Spadina from 9:00 – 5:00 PM on Saturday, December 7, 2024. They will aid in running the program, including helping children with their creations, using kitchen appliances like mixers, setting up/cleaning up, and other general events assistance as required. All supplies for the event will be provided along with detailed instructions.

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).

Bonus: Are you a baker and want to lend a hand in doing some pre-event bakes and setup? Please let us know! We’re always looking for extra hands to bake plenty of gingerbread for the kids.

Ready to Volunteer?

Please fill out our short application form.

Applications are due by Sunday, October 20, 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 Kurtis Chen.