VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We are always looking for talented individuals in the community to help us keep our dancers dancing! If you have extra time and would like to lend your special skills to help us to grow, we would love to hear from you. Volunteering with DWP would be an ideal fit for:
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High school students looking to fulfill their required 40 community service hours
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Students in Dance, Nonprofit Administration or Management, or Marketing who want to gain practical experience or have a co-op requirement
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Those making a career change and want more experience in their new field
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Experienced volunteers looking to take their commitment to a new level, such as board or executive committee membership
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Anyone passionate about the arts or seniors with the time and a desire to help improve the lives of others. No dance experience required
CURRENT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AT DANCING WITH PARKINSONS
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION - SPECIAL PROJECTS
HOURS: As needed.
LOCATION: GTA/In home
DWP is committed to growth and expansion that offers a variety of programming for our Parkinson's Dancers, including enriching arts and research projects throughout year. We need administration assistance with various projects, and general office help. [Click here for full position description].
DANCE CLASS ASSISTANTS
HOURS: 1 per week
LOCATION: GTA
We need volunteer dance class assistants at several locations in Toronto, which are listed on our Classes & Locations page. Classes are 1 hour long and we require our volunteers to come 15 minutes before the class begins to help set up and welcome our dancers into the room. [Click here for full position description].
SOCIAL MEDIA/ONLINE MARKETING COORDINATOR
HOURS: 2-4 week
LOCATION: In home, GTA
We are looking for someone who understands marketing and social media, would like to help us build our social media accounts, create a marketing strategy, and aid us in social media posting. [Click here for full position description].
GRANT RESEARCHERS/WRITERS
HOURS: 2-4 per week
LOCATION: In home, GTA
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about what we do at DWP, and has proven experience fundraising professionally, through other volunteer positions, or in a college/university program. You'll assist with grant research & applications. [Click here for full position description].
FUNDRAISING/MARKETING COMMITTEE MEMBER
HOURS: 2 -3/month (will vary)
LOCATION: In-home, GTA
We are looking for additional members to join our Fundraising Committee to be part of a team working on DWP's fundraising & marketing efforts which is a critical part of our future growth. You will work with other members to develop and implement fundraising strategies for the year, including fundraising campaigns, networking and acquisition of partnerships with major donors & corporate sponsorships, expand our marketing/advertising and grant opportunities. [Click here for full position description].
DIRECTOR, DWP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HOURS: 2-3 / month
LOCATION: In-home, GTA
DWP is looking for individuals who have an interest in arts-based community nonprofits, with expertise in the arts, non-profit administration, non-profit law, due diligence, board governance, fundraising/donor relations, and marketing/communications . [Click here for full position description].