Volunteer
with Us!
Thank you so much to the many people who signed up, making 2025 one of our biggest volunteer teams EVER!
Volunteer Registration for 2026 is NOW OPEN!
Who are Pride Toronto Volunteers?
Our volunteers are…
- Friendly
- Enthusiastic
- Passionate about 2SLGBTQI+ communities
If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you be part of our team.
With over 3 million festival guests, volunteers are the heart of Pride Toronto. We truly couldn’t do this without you.
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Why Volunteer?
Being a Pride Toronto volunteer means joining a community that celebrates connection, care, and joy. Volunteering also comes with perks such as:
- Meet new friends and build community
- Professional & skill-building opportunities
- Social events throughout the year
- Ticket giveaways & special access
- Free pizza and snacks (yes, we said pizza!)
- An after Festival Volunteer Appreciation Party with lots of prizes to be won!
- Evidence shows regular volunteering supports longer, healthier lives
Volunteer Roles
Every year, hundreds of unique volunteer roles and teams support the festival.
• Festival Operations & Logistics Team:
– Street Fair Team
– Parade Team
– Runners
• Donations & Fundraising Team
• Accessibility Team
• Community Engagement Team:
– Community Connect
– Dyke March Team
– Trans Pride Team
– Family & Youth Pride
– Rainbow Senior Pride
– Sober Space
• Radio & Dispatch Team
• Artist Relations & Hospitality Teams
• Volunteer Headquarters
• Info Booths
• Food & Beverage
• Art Zone Team
• Signature Events support
How to apply
Volunteer applications are open February through June annually.
After applying, volunteers receive:
- Training & onboarding
- Scheduling support
- A Pride Toronto volunteer T-shirt
- All the tools you need to succeed
If applications are not currently open, subscribe to our newsletter or follow us online to stay updated.
Questions?
Email us anytime at volunteer@pridetoronto.com
Advice from Past Volunteers
● “Take in everything you can, you’ll meet new people, discover new events, and get a whole new view of Pride.”
● “Have fun and enjoy connecting with diverse people. Every contribution matters.”
● “Volunteering is rewarding, empowering, and a great way to build work experience. Don’t forget to request a reference letter!”
● “Stay open, stay curious, and enjoy the ride, we’re all learning together.”
- Fill in the volunteer application form and fill in the following information
- Name
- Age
- Pronouns
- Emergency Medical Information
- Why do you want to volunteer?
- Go Through Pride Toronto Volunteer Training
- You will receive a link to the training after you complete your application!
- Fill in registration form
- Position
- Availability
- Photo
- Emergency Contact
- Be assigned shifts, based on your availability and position preferences
- Then you can accept or decline each of these shifts!
- The day of your shifts you will check in, receive your badge and go to your meeting place to await instructions from your volunteer captains!
