Volunteer with Us
Join our team and help drive environmental change in your community.
BECOME A GNN VOLUNTEER
Make a difference: Volunteer with GNN, support green initiatives and help create a sustainable city.
Please volunteer for GNN – we’d love to have your help! We have exciting plans but we can’t achieve them without the energy and enthusiasm of volunteers like you.
By volunteering with us, we can do more, more easily, with greater success – while having more fun. Please fill in our volunteer interest survey. Together we’ll find a way for you to contribute that fits your working style, skills, interests, and availability. We look forward to welcoming you as a fellow volunteer!
The first step to getting involved is to register as an individual member – just click the button below to get started.
Why Volunteer with Us?
MISSION-DRIVEN WORK
Engage in work that matters. Every project at GNN contributes to our mission of fostering a greener, healthier community.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Benefit from mentorship, workshops, and training sessions designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in environmental conservation and community activism.
COMMUNITY & NETWORKING
Join a network of like-minded individuals, professionals, and environmental leaders making tangible impacts on the ground.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with TEA! Outreach and Tabling this Summer
Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA)
Volunteer with TEA! The Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) is looking for a few eager and passionate volunteers to assist with outreach. As an advocacy organization, tabling at events is an important way for us to connect with people across Toronto…
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2026 Youth Environmental Advocacy Fellowship
Human Nature Projects (HNP) Canada
Are you passionate about fighting climate change, learning about environmental issues, and making change in your local community? If so, the 2026 Youth Environmental Advocacy Fellowship (YEAF) is for you! The 2026 YEAF is a 3-week long, virtual educa…
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Wednesday evening Nature Stewarding at Tommy Thompson Park
TNS at Tommy Thompson Park
Are you interested in gardening, native plants, restoration ecology, meeting new people or simply want an excuse to spend more time in Tommy Thompson Park? Please join our group of Toronto Nature Stewards who meet each week on Wednesday evenings from…
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Greeter, Registration, Event Co-ordination
Repair Café Toronto
REPAIR CAFÉ at St. Lawrence REmarket THURS. JUNE 18 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Greeter, Registration, Wait-list Support Greeting: Welcome visitors to the Repair Café. Explain, guide and assist visitors through the registration process. Describe the waiting…
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Repair Café Fixer
Scarborough Zero Waste
Are you passionate about reducing waste and building a more sustainable community? Scarborough Zero Waste is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us keep items out of landfills and share repair skills with our neighbors in Wexford! We Need You…
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Community Events Lead (Events Coordinator)
Toronto Home Energy Network
Community Events Lead (Events Coordinator) Position Type: Leadership Team Reports To: Operations Directors About the Role Are you an organized, detail-oriented person who loves bringing people together? The Community Events Lead ensures that THE N…
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Community Support Volunteer
Toronto Home Energy Network
Community Support Liaison Position Type: Coordinator Time Commitment: ~2–3 hours/week Reports To: Community Support Lead About the Role Are you a connector who enjoys building relationships and supporting others to succeed? Community Support Lia…
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Call for Volunteers : Communities Working Group
Toronto Home Energy Network
Are you passionate about empowering Torontonians to reduce their home emissions? Do you believe in grassroots connection and want to help guide the growth of an exciting organization dedicated to measurable climate action? Toronto Home Energy Networ…
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Graphic Designer
Toronto Home Energy Network
Graphic Designer Position Type: Coordinator Reports To: Marketing & Communications Lead About the Role Are you a designer who wants to put your skills to work for the planet? THE Network’s Graphic Designer brings our brand to life across a ra…
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Call for Volunteers : Marketing Working Group
Toronto Home Energy Network
THE Network - Marketing Working Group - Call for Volunteers Don’t you wish EVERY Toronto home had modern electric technologies that deliver better home comfort, health and safety while delivering one of the biggest carbon reductions possible for ind…
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Public Outreach Lead (Tabling Coordinator)
Toronto Home Energy Network
Public Outreach Lead (Tabling Coordinator) Position Type: Leadership Team Reports To: Operations Directors About the Role Are you energized by connecting with the public and mobilizing volunteers to spread the word about climate action? The Public…
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Volunteer Coordination Lead
Toronto Home Energy Network
Volunteer Coordination Lead Position Type: Leadership Team Reports To: Operations Directors About the Role Are you someone who loves connecting people with purpose? The Volunteer Coordination Lead ensures that new volunteers to THE Network have a…
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Analyze GNN’s website “Google Analytics”
GNN Website & IT Team
Do you like to crunch numbers and turn data into insights? Then this opportunity is for you! Now’s the time to dig into GNN’s website Google Analytics to find out which pages and features website visitors use the most, and which we can improve. You’l…
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Join Canada’s Largest Cigarette Litter Cleanup – From Your Own Community!
A Greener Future
Ready to kick some Butt this Spring? Join the UNSMOKE Butt Blitz® and become part of a nationwide movement working to collect 1 million cigarette butts this April. We can’t reach this goal without individuals like you! Whether you collect 10 butts …
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Outreach Volunteer
Scarborough Zero Waste
Do you like talking to people and exchanging ideas? Are you looking for a meaningful way to help a grassroots organization grow while keeping our mission on track? If so, Scarborough Zero Waste is looking for volunteers to join our Outreach Team! If …
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Treasurer
Scarborough Zero Waste
Do you have a knack for numbers and a passion for sustainability? Are you looking for a meaningful way to help a grassroots organization grow while keeping our mission on track? If so, Scarborough Zero Waste is looking for a Volunteer Treasurer to jo…
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Upcycling Art Facilitator
Scarborough Zero Waste
Are you a creative soul who loves turning "trash" into treasure? Do you enjoy working with children and inspiring others to see the value in everyday items? If so, Scarborough Zero Waste is looking for an Upcycling Art Facilitator to join our team! …
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Lead Tabling Coordinator
ClimateFast
We’re looking for a passionate and organized Lead Tabling Coordinator to manage and grow our presence at local events, farmers markets, and community gatherings. This role is essential for building community relationships, spreading climate awareness…
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Volunteer Facilitator
Climate Literacy Initiative
About Us The Climate Literacy Initiative is a Toronto-based nonprofit dedicated to raising climate literacy and inspiring action in schools and communities. As a Volunteer Facilitator with our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering interactive…
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Webmaster
Scarborough Zero Waste
Scarborough Zero Waste is a community-driven group dedicated to promoting sustainable living and reducing waste in Scarborough, Ontario. We are looking for a passionate and skilled volunteer to serve as our Webmaster. As our Webmaster, you'll be the …
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GNN Social Media Volunteer
Green Neighbours Network of Toronto
Who We Are Green Neighbours Network of Toronto (GNN) is a dynamic grassroots non-profit connecting over 1,000 individuals and 50+ community groups across Toronto and the GTA. Since 2020, our mission has been to support people and organizations in cre…
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Social Media Coordinator
unearthD
About the Role: We’re looking for a Social Media Coordinator who is passionate about visual storytelling and community impact. You’ll be responsible for shaping how unearthD shows up online, crafting content that educates, inspires, and mobilizes our…
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GNN Member Group Volunteer Coordinator / Liaison
Green Neighbours Network of Toronto
Who we are Green Neighbours Network of Toronto (GNN) is a vibrant grassroots organization that has grown to include over 1,000 individual and 50+ group members since being incorporated as a non-profit in 2020. Our mission is to support individuals an…
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Creating a poster to publicize sessions
Toronto Nature Stewards at Cherry Beach
We’re looking for a creative volunteer for creating a poster to publicize sessions for our community environmental programs. Your poster will help raise awareness, attract participants, and strengthen local engagement. We'd love to have a poster for …
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Municipal Policy Researcher and Analyst – Climate Voting Records Toronto
ClimateFast
Are you passionate about climate action and Toronto's municipal politics? Do you have a knack for policy analysis and City Council processes? We are looking for a dedicated Municipal Policy Researcher and Analyst to join our Climate Voting Records To…
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Volunteer Tabler at Farmers’ Markets and Eco Events
ClimateFast
We're looking for volunteer Tabler at Farmers' Markets and Eco Events! This is a great chance to connect with your community and get involved local climate action. As a volunteer, you'll get training on how to engage in meaningful climate conversati…
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Volunteer Grant Writer
ClimateFast
We're a small, grassroots climate organization looking for a volunteer grant writer to help us secure the funding we need to expand our local initiatives. Importantly, this role directly impacts our ability to create a sustainable future for our com…
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Social Media Content Creator
Scarborough Zero Waste
Are you passionate about social media? Do you have a keen interest in raising awareness and promoting green events and initiatives in Scarborough?? If so, Scarborough Zero Waste is looking for a Social Media Content Creator to join our team! If you …
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