Call for TSA Volunteers: Pride StreetFair Volunteers

Familiar with Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ spaces or looking to get to know them better? Interested in helping further the public’s appreciation about our city’s diverse built environment? Come join us as a volunteer at the TSA’s booth as part of the 2024 Pride Toronto StreetFair!

The TSA will be again participating in the 2024 Pride Toronto Parade, and this year we’re excited to be also hosting a booth in the StreetFair where we will be hosting an interactive exhibition remembering and celebrating our city’s queer spaces. This work builds on our existing Queer Spaces research and is an opportunity to hear directly from the community about their memories and experiences associated with these spaces.

TSA Volunteers joining us for the Pride Toronto StreetFair are ambassadors for Toronto’s queer spaces and architecture in general. They are reliable, outgoing, and enjoy having discussions about the built environment with people from all walks of life. Familiarity with Toronto’s 2SLBGTQ+ spaces is a plus, but not required. 

What to expect?

TSA Volunteers at the StreetFair commit to helping out at our booth for one half-day shift during the Festival Weekend (June 28-30, 2024), helping the public participate in the interactive exhibition, answering questions, and providing overall logistical support. Prior to the festival, we will hold a mandatory orientation session in early June, where we will review some of Toronto’s queer spaces, discuss the goals of the activation, and more. New volunteers will also be required to complete a short online course on accessible customer service (30-40 minutes). 

Important Dates

• Application Deadline | April 7, 2024
• Orientation | Early June 2024 (weekday evening)
• Pride TO StreetFair | Friday, June 28 (7:00 – 11:00 PM), Saturday, June 29 (1:00 – 11:00 PM), and Sunday, June 30 (1:00 – 11:00 PM), 2024

Ready to Volunteer? 

Please fill out our TSA Volunteer Application Form.

Application deadline of April 7 has now passed.

Still have questions?

Check out the recording of Spring Volunteer Info Session where we reviewed the open positions together and answered some common questions. You can also get in touch with the TSA Team at tsa@torontosocietyofarchitects.ca.