Volunteering means being connected to all things 10C. You do not just volunteer for 10C, you become connected to the community 10C holds in Guelph and beyond.
As an additional volunteer perk, you’ll receive a free volunteer membership (which includes equivalent benefits to a student membership – learn more about member benefits here) and access to member hot-desking.
We are currently seeking volunteers for the following roles:
Front Desk Host
Hosts play an important role in supporting the 10C team by being the first point of contact for everyone who enters the building. You are not only a friendly face to all who come in, but an important resource for our community helping people find answers to their questions. All shifts are Monday to Friday from: 9-11am, 11-1pm, 1-3pm or 3-5pm, and include onsite training and support.
Minimum one – 2 hour shift per week, or as an occasional drop in.
Requirements: Conversational English skills – you are comfortable with conversation, answering questions and written communication in English
Responsibilities include:
- Welcoming and checking in all building guests – you are a good listener and excellent at problem solving.
- Directing members and guests to their meeting or event locations – you are friendly and take initiative.
- Responding to community member questions and receiving mail – you are an effective communicator
- Communicating via Slack with staff – this one is really important, you are comfortable with computers and using messaging platforms
- Selling items with our point-of-sale system in Square – counting money and being comfortable with technology.
- Supporting with light cleaning and event set-up as needed
10C Site Steward
This volunteer role is for folks who like making spaces shine! Each room at 10C has it’s own default setting for how it should look when it’s not in use. By ensuring rooms and kitchenettes are tidy and functional really helps guests and the staff team ensure every room is setup ready to go each day AND night!
Requirements: Conversational English skills – you are comfortable with conversation, answering questions and written communication in English
Availability:
- Mondays from 8:30am – 10am or 4-5pm
- Tuesdays from 8:30am – 10am or 4-5pm
- Wednesdays from 8:30am – 10am or 4-5pm
- Thursday’s from 8:30am – 10am or 4-5pm
- Friday’s from 8:30am – 10am or 4-5pm
Come for a day or a few weeks, we’re flexible with your commitment.
Responsibilities include:
- Washing dishes, organizing supplies, light cleaning, including sweeping and vacuuming
- Creating signage for the Nourish Cafe, using our Canva templates, including printing (a computer and printer will be provided)
- Supporting event set-up as needed, this will include moving tables, chairs and AV equipment as needed
- Being friendly and awesome
Guelph Farmers’ Market Assistant
Love the Guelph Farmers’ Market? Looking to help with local food access? Guelph Farmers’ Market volunteers get to know their local producers and community members and become a key part of the local food movement.
Availability:
- Thursdays 4pm – 7pm for Thursday Markets (May through October)
- Saturdays 8am – 1pm for the Saturday Farmers’ Market (Year-round)
We welcome anyone who want to give back to their community and learn about local food systems. Come for a day or a few weeks, we’re flexible with your commitment.
Requirements: Conversational English skills – you are comfortable with conversation, answering questions and written communication in English
Responsibilities include:
- Counting market attendees
- Helping to set up and tear down market booths
- Carry out service for market patrons
- Other tasks as they arise
- Being friendly and awesome