Volunteer Recruitment for City Mosaic 2023

City Mosaic is back in-person in 2023!! From February to May every year, more than 80 volunteers get involved at the one-day urban adventure FROM PLANNING TO EXECUTION.

We welcome volunteers of various backgrounds, from university associations and cultural groups to individuals, from youths to young adults.

Let’s be part of the volunteer team on June 3 to promote City of Markham’s RICHNESS IN CULTURE and MEET NEW FRIENDS. Numerous opportunities are available in different areas varying in levels of commitment and skills.

When?

Dates:
May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)
and
June 3, 2023 (Saturday)

Time:
Please refer to the following sections on Volunteer Opportunities, Volunteer Orientation and Volunteer Training for details.

Where?

May 24, 2023: Across U-hub
(232 Hood Road, Markham)

June 3, 2023: TBA

Who?

  • Youth of 16 and above
  • Those who are interested to serve the community and meet new friends from different backgrounds

Total volunteer hours to be given*:
8-15 hours

(*Volunteer hours are subject to change based on the volunteer’s attendance)

How much?

Free

Deadline for Registration:
October 20, 2023 (Friday)

Volunteer Application

Who Should Join?

For new volunteers who are interested in joining Across U-hub
For those who want to know more about the volunteer opportunities of City Mosaic 2023

What Will You Learn?

  • Event Planning and
    Execution Experience
  • Teamwork and Communication Skills
  • Multi-tasking Experience
  • Creative and Critical Thinking Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Risk Management Skills
  • Experiential Learning

Volunteer Opportunities

Please apply as many as you want:

Administration and Logistics Assistant

  • Plan and execute the logistic planning for event day and site arrangements

Program Assistant

  • Receive training on how to ride a bike / trishaw bike safely on the road
  • Assist participants to cycle along the “story spots” route
  • Providing historical and cultural context at different “story spots”

City Mosaic Information Session
May 24, 2023 (Wed), 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  • Administration and Logistics Assistant x 8

City Mosaic 2023
June 3, 2023 (Sat), 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

(1) Full Day [8:00 am – 5:00 pm]

  • Administration and Logistics Assistant x 8
  • Program Assistant x 10
  • Photographer x 2
  • Videographer x 2
  • Stage Assistant x 2

(2) Half Day [12:00 pm – 5:00 pm]

  • Administration and Logistics Assistant x 4
  • Program Assistant x 8

Volunteer Orientation

New volunteers must complete ONE orientation session prior to the training:

  • April 18, 2023 (Tue)
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • May 13, 2023 (Sat)
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Across U-hub
(232 Hood Road, Markham)

Volunteer Training

All volunteers MUST COMPLETE the training prior to the event. Light refreshment will be served.

  • Training #1
    May 27, 2023 (Sat), 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Program Assistants:
    Checkpoint and Marking
  • Training #2
    May 27, 2023 (Sat), 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Administration and Logistics Assistants
  • Photographers/Videographers
  • Stage Assistants

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