Volunteering

Find the right volunteer opportunity for you by getting involved in a citizen advisory committee or at one of our facilities. We have opportunities for youth and adults.

Outdoor Movie Night & Canada Day 2025 – Roll, Stroll and Celebrate!

The City of Peterborough’s Cultural Services Division is seeking enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to help bring this year’s Canada Day celebration and Outdoor Movie Night to life! From a free family-friendly movie under the stars on June 30 to a full day starting with community parade, performances, arts and crafts and food and beverage vendors to family-friendly activities at Millennium Park on July 1: we need your help to make it all happen!

Outdoor Movie Night – Monday, June 30 at Dusk (movie start time approx. 9 p.m.)

Volunteers to arrive at 8 p.m. and check in at the Cultural Services tent inside the Square.

Location: Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St.

Roles:

• Set-up Crew (assist with seating and signage)
• Greeters & Info Ambassadors (welcome attendees, hand out free popcorn, crowd control)
• Clean-up Crew (light post-event tidying)

Canada Day – Tuesday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Volunteers to arrive at 9 a.m. to either City Hall or Millenium Park, depending on assigned role.

Locations: City Hall at 500 George St. N. and Millennium Park

Roles:

• Parade Marshals
• Vendor & Performer Support
• Bike Contest Assistants
• Activity Zone Helpers
• Info Booth Ambassadors
• Set-up & Takedown Crew

Why Volunteer?

Be part of two vibrant, inclusive community events
Get event experience and volunteer hours
Meet new people and celebrate Canada Day in a meaningful way
Free lunch and City swag

Requirements:

Minimum age: 16 (under 18s require guardian consent)
Friendly, dependable, and available for at least one shift per event
Attend a mandatory volunteer orientation session (dates TBA)

How to Apply:

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these exciting opportunities, please submit the Volunteer Application form and Volunteer Agreement and Waiver to volunteer@peterborough.ca. Selected applicants may be asked to submit a Clear Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening. 

Contact us for more information

For more information, please call 705-742-7777 ext. 1873.

Advisory Committees

Advisory committees advise and support Council and City staff in the delivery of specific programs and services. We choose volunteers through a formal selection process.

Art Gallery of Peterborough

The Art Gallery of Peterborough has many roles to match your talents – exhibition tours, education programs, gallery shop and special events. There are so many ways that you can get involved and help us deliver the best in visual arts programming to our community.

Apply to volunteer today

Do you love art? Are you a people person? Then we want you! Visit our Volunteering page for more information.

High school, college and university students

Join the Art Gallery Of Peterborough's Youth Volunteer Team. If you love art and enjoy working with children, you'll learn team work, child development and have an opportunity to work with professional artists in a creative space.

You'll work with children ages 6 to 12 under the direction of program instructors and Gallery staff. There are volunteer opportunities during March Break, Summer Art Camps and throughout the year for Family Days and Special Events.

Emergency Volunteer Registry

When emergency or disaster strikes, communities respond best when they have a pool of organized volunteers are available to help. If you are interested in volunteering during an emergency or disaster, please check out our Emergency Volunteer Registry.

If you want to learn more, please visit Peterborough's Emergency Services page.

Peterborough Museum and Archives

For adults

Make the most of your volunteer time in a great team environment at the Peterborough Museum & Archives.

We have adult volunteer opportunities in:

• Visitor Experience
• Public Programs
• Archives
• Exhibits
• School Programs

For youth and students

Join our dynamic Youth Leadership Program and volunteer within our award-winning Summer Discovery Camps. This volunteer program includes two days of training seminars, as well as a two-week placement in either our Junior Discovery or Summer Discovery Camp programs.

The Peterborough Museum and Archives offers Student Placement and Educational Co-op positions for students from around the world: in education, museums, collections management and tourism.

Apply for your educational placement

If you are interested in completing your educational placement with the Peterborough Museum and Archives, please contact the museum for more information or call:

• 705-742-7777 ext. 2479; or
• Toll-free at 855-738-3755.

Sport and Wellness Centre

Leader in Training (Ages 13 to 15)

Let Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre (PSWC) inspire the leader in you! Learn appropriate leadership styles for various groups and situations in a recreational setting, with an opportunity to volunteer in PSWC camp and children's programs on successful completion.

Students... join our camp team!

If you're a student volunteer who successfully completed the Leadership in Training program, you may apply for paid employment opportunities in our next summer day camp session.

Special Events

Peterborough has many special events that rely on community volunteers. From annual celebrations, such as Snofest in February and the Canada Day celebrations, to larger, community-wide events, the energy and talents of volunteers make our City events special.