Volunteer

Career Services Ambassadors play a key role in supporting Queen's career fairs and employer events. This volunteer opportunity allows you to connect with employers, gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to a positive event experience for students and recruiters.

Why Become an Ambassador?

• Network with employers, Career Services staff, and fellow students
• Demonstrate initiative and professionalism before handing out your resume
• Develop communication, teamwork, and customer service skills

What will I do?

• Welcoming employers and assisting with their arrival and event setup
• Helping prepare event spaces, signage, registration areas, and booths
• Answering questions and directing students throughout the event
• Working alongside Career Services staff to support fair activities and services

Program Details

• Time commitment: Typically 1-4 hour shifts plus support sharing event information
• Events: Engineering & Technology Fairs, Career & Further Education Fair, Summer & Full-Time Opportunities Fair, QUIP Welcome Back, and more

For more information: contact qocr@queensu.ca

Ready to Apply?

Apply through the Career Services Ambassador application form

With more than 10 programs recruiting students to work in peer support roles, there's an opportunity for you, whether you're interested in mentoring, health education, learning strategies, international experience and more. Enhance your leadership experience while supporting your peers and building community on campus! 

Learn more on the Peer Programs webpage.

Volunteers at Faith and Spiritual Life support the work of the Chaplains in a number of ways. From peer outreach, assisting with running events, to running entire programs themselves, there are many opportunities for everyone.

Learn more on the Faith & Spiritual Life website.

As a volunteer, in addition to helping other students on campus, you can learn health skills and strategies for you own success, enhance your communication and presentation skills, plus meet other students who have similar interests.

Volunteer applications occur once a year and typically open in mid-December and close at the end of January for positions starting the following September. Learn more on the Student Wellness Services webpage.

Visit Office of Advancement Website for more details.

Visit AMS website for more details.

Want to start your own radio show? Join our news team? Learn audio production? Make new friends and community connections? Visit CFRC website for more information,

Broom Factory is a not-for-profit arts and events venue that hosts a diverse range of live events throughout the year. We couldn't do it without the support of our incredible community volunteers. As a Broom Factory volunteer, you'll gain hands-on experience in the arts while getting a behind-the-scenes look at concerts, film screenings, comedy shows, festivals, panels, community events, drag performances, and much more. Our volunteer program is a great way to meet new people, build valuable experience, and make a meaningful contribution to Kingston's vibrant arts community.

Equity & Diversity Supports & Initiatives:

Broom Factory is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for volunteers, staff, artists, and audiences. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and strive to provide opportunities that are accessible, supportive, and inclusive. Through our diverse programming, community partnerships, and commitment to accessibility, we work to ensure that everyone feels valued, respected, and able to participate in our events and activities.

Volunteer Recruitment Timeline: 

We welcome volunteer applications year-round

Time Commitment: Volunteer shifts typically last 4-5 hours, though shift length may vary depending on the event

Opportunity Details:

Volunteers assist with a variety of event-day tasks, including ticket scanning and sales, ushering patrons, merchandise sales, side-stage support, event setup and teardown, and other duties as needed, depending on the nature of each event.

Ideal Student:

We're looking for people of all ages and backgrounds and skill levels.

How to Apply?

To apply, please complete our volunteer application form at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKkOy8lrI5eWu_6afx1ju9ymHP3PN2JNjyITXHZp-pvx3yiA/viewform

“Wouldn’t it be great if everybody had the opportunity to play an instrument?" Joe’s Music Mill is here to help everyone unlock the potential and benefits that music can bring to their lives and to their communities by putting the ability to play music directly into their hands. We make a library of over 1,600 instruments available to students, kids and the general public!

Equity & Diversity Supports & Initiatives:

We support Kingston's entire musical community, which is inherently diverse and comprises people who identify as LGBTQIA+, racialized, on all spaces on the intellectual spectrum, and differently abled. As such, we are firmly dedicated to having staff and volunteers who are welcoming of all and actively support diversity and celebrate all identities. Volunteers are trained in our own safety and inclusion policies.

Volunteer Recruitment Timeline: 

We gratefully welcome volunteers all year round. There's always something happening at the Music Mill!

Time Commitment: We can work with most schedules, but planning 6-8 hours a week is a good fit for us.

Opportunity Details:

We typically need volunteers in two areas. Both are not only fun, but also provide practical experience, look great on a CV, and give volunteers excellent stories to tell in job interviews. It's a way to show you're charitable, team-minded, and love to give back to your community. 1. MILL operations! The Music Instrument Lending Library welcomes volunteers who love music and instruments to help us run the library: manning the lending desk, welcoming people to the Mill, showing them instruments, checking instruments in and out, and evaluating instrument condition to triage for maintenance and repairs. This is an AMAZING way to learn more about musical instruments and meet a wide-cross section of all the music-makers in Kingston! 2. Marketing support! Creating innovative and exciting content for our social media channels, helping with graphic design, and supporting us with outreach to people and groups, and at events. More information on both is available!

Ideal Student:

Dependability is big: we need to be reliable to serve the community we support! We're also looking for creativity and energy. Obviously, a love of music and musical instruments doesn't hurt, but we welcome all people, even those newly curious about music! You don't have to be an expert to help, just interested.

How to Apply?

Visit https://www.joesmill.org/join-us to fill out a general interest form.

Visit organization website for more details.

YGK Thrift is a boutique thrift store proudly operated by Almost Home Kingston, a local charitable organization that provides affordable accommodations and compassionate support for families with seriously ill loved ones receiving medical care in Kingston. Every purchase and donation made at YGK Thrift helps generate essential funding to support Almost Home's mission while also promoting sustainability through the reuse of quality clothing & accessories. More than just a thrift store, YGK Thrift is a community hub that provides meaningful employment, volunteer opportunities, student placements, and partnerships with local organizations, creating an inclusive environment where individuals can gain valuable skills and experience. By combining affordable shopping, environmental responsibility, and community impact, YGK Thrift helps strengthen both the local community and the families served by Almost Home Kingston.

Equity & Diversity Supports & Initiatives:

YGK Thrift is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and better reflects the community we serve. We actively recruit and support employees and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Through partnerships with organizations such as Community Living Kingston, Keys Employment Services, and Girls Inc. (Bold Futures), we provide meaningful employment, volunteer, and work placement opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities, youth entering the workforce, and those facing barriers to employment. Our hiring practices are based on skills, experience, and potential, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants. We foster an environment of respect through clear workplace policies that promote inclusion, prohibit discrimination and harassment, and encourage open communication and collaboration. YGK Thrift also strives to create an accessible shopping and working environment where employees, volunteers, customers, and donors feel valued, respected, and safe regardless of their age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic background. Ongoing training, mentorship, and supportive supervision help ensure that every team member has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Volunteer Recruitment Timeline: September, January & May

Time Commitment: Each volunteer must be able to commit to one weekly 3 or 4 hour scheduled shift. We make our schedules based on the availability of our amazing volunteer team, so someone is committed and reliable is a must.

Opportunity Details:

YGK Thrift offers a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Volunteers play an essential role in the daily operations of the store by assisting with customer service, merchandising, sorting and pricing donations, stocking shelves, creating displays, processing incoming donations, and maintaining a clean and welcoming shopping environment. We work closely with local schools, post-secondary institutions, Community Living Kingston, Keys Employment Services, Girls Inc. (Bold Futures), and other community organizations to provide volunteer placements, work experience, and skill-building opportunities. Volunteers receive training, mentorship, and ongoing support while gaining valuable retail, customer service, teamwork, and organizational skills. Whether someone is looking to give back to the community, gain employment experience, complete volunteer hours, or build confidence in a supportive environment, YGK Thrift offers flexible opportunities that make a meaningful impact. Every volunteer directly contributes to the success of the store, helping raise funds to support Almost Home Kingston and the families it serves.

Ideal Student:

Our ideal student candidate is enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced retail environment. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, dependability, and a willingness to work as part of a team are more important than previous retail experience, as we provide training and mentorship to help students develop valuable workplace skills.

How to Apply?

Students can reach out to Caleena@YGKThrift.ca, Info@ygkthrift.ca or they can stop by the store to meet our management team and enquire.

Youth Diversion helps youth overcome challenges by: Providing prevention, intervention and educational services that divert youth from risk and support their ability to thrive.

Equity & Diversity Supports & Initiatives:

Staff have had lots of training in this area, plus its ongoing. Its part of staff expectations and reviewed every 3 months.

Volunteer Recruitment Timeline: 

We are always looking for volunteers to support our youth and help us with Administration work through out the year.

Time Commitment: Mentoring Program - At least for 6 month+ ongoing Administration- Hybrid/ On going

Opportunity Details:

Mentoring- Volunteers are only required to spend 2-3 hours once a week over a 6- month period with the youth. Volunteers will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support throughout their mentorship journey, ensuring they feel confident, prepared and valued. Administration Duties- (Hybrid) Data entry, reference calls, creating flyers, familiar with excel, making fillable forms, zoom support, researching information on the internet As a volunteer, you will: Gain hands-on experience with administration duties and working directly with youth and enhance your self-confidence and develop essential leadership skills. Access numerous professional development training opportunities designed to enrich your personal and career growth. Your involvement will not only make a significant difference in the lives of these young people but also provide you with the skills and experiences that will benefit you throughout your career

Ideal Student:

Self motivated, caring, empathic, can work independently, detailed oriented. A willingness to learn new skills

How to Apply?

Interested volunteers can email Jackie Franklin @ jfranklin@youthdiversion.org or download this link and complete our volunteer application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1avf3SNXFfeFZ6c4m-GhAucdc1rlT4M4b50SrINEmsvk/edit

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