Volunteer with Recreation and Culture
Newmarket's Recreation and Culture department offers many volunteer opportunities at various events and facilities for residents to get involved in their community.
See what other volunteer opportunities are available
Learn more about various volunteer opportunities at each facility below.
NewRoads Performing Arts Centre and Old Town Hall
Interested in the performing arts? Volunteering at the NewRoads Performing Arts Centre and Newmarket's Old Town Hall provides a rewarding opportunity to support theatre productions, dance programs, events, and concerts. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with ushering, ticket taking, concession and coat check.
If you are interested in volunteering with the performing arts team, please email Allison Flatt, Box Office and Volunteer Coordinator, aflatt@newmarket.ca.
Elman W. Campbell Museum
Do you have a passion for local history? The Elman W. Campbell Museum is happy to welcome volunteers to assist with a variety of duties including research, tours, program assistance, exhibit set up and tear down, and artifact accessioning and digitizing.
For more information, please email museum@newmarket.ca.
Art Gallery Docent Volunteer
Looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to join our team. Docents are part of a creative team of community members that facilitate meaningful conversations about art with the Newmarket community and beyond through interactive tours and thought-provoking storytelling. Docents collaborate in a team environment to explore artistic practice and arts education, building public speaking skills that elevate the overall visitor experience and connect people with art.
- Conducting informative and engaging tours of exhibitions for adults and community groups;
- Maintaining a safe and inclusive environment;
- Greeting visitors and providing on-site information about exhibitions and programs;
- Participating in training and professional development meetings; and
- Assisting with other special programs and projects as personal time permits.
Time requirements:
Docents volunteer for tours and programs that take place on weekdays,
evenings and weekends. Docents attend a monthly two-hour training session/meeting on Friday
afternoons (2:30–4:30 pm) from September to March (excluding holidays). In addition to
training, and depending on scheduling, docents spend approximately 4–12 hours delivering and
supporting Town programs monthly.
Qualifications:
We welcome all members of the community who are interested in and want to
learn more about visual arts, creativity, education and public speaking. Docents must be at least
16 years old and obtain a clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to their first shift. Experience
working with children ages 4–13 and youth in the arts is an asset.
Apply here for Volunteer Art Gallery Docent
Summer Camps
Interested in building your experience for future employment? Want to make a difference in your community? Looking to help make summer camp a fun an inclusive place for all? The Town of Newmarket has a free Summer Camp Volunteer Training for youth looking to gain experience working with children and developing their leadership skills!
Successful candidates will be contacted regarding their one-week camp placement following the course and can use these hours towards their high school volunteer hours! Successful candidates are those that are actively listening and engaged during the entirety of the course, respectful towards other participants and the instructor, and show an interest in the volunteer position. Please come to class with the Volunteer Application filled out. This will be sent to participants prior to the course via email.
Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older by the start of the course.
Recreation Youth Centre and Indoor Skate Park
Interested in building your experience for future employment? Want to make a difference in your community? Looking to help make the Recreation Youth Centre and Indoor Skate Park (RYC) a fun an inclusive place for all?
Newmarket has a volunteer program for youth looking to gain experience working with children & youth, while developing their leadership skills!
RYC Volunteers volunteer their time to provide staff with extra support throughout programs and the facility. This program is a one-day course needed to be eligible to volunteer at the RYC.
Successful candidates will be contacted regarding their placement following the course and can use these hours towards their high school volunteer hours! Successful candidates are those that are actively listening and engaged during the entirety of the course, respectful towards other participants and the instructor, and show an interest in the volunteer position. Please come to class with the Volunteer Application filled out. This will be sent to participants prior to the class via email.