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Note: Due to COVID-19, all Recreation, Culture, Library and Sustainability Volunteer Opportunities are currently cancelled.
Volunteering is a fun and engaging way to give back to your community. People of all ages and abilities can volunteer with the City of Markham.
Watch a special video message from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Sydney Baxter on the launch of the new Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee:
The Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee will be a voice for Black youth in the City of Markham by providing an open forum for youth to convey perspectives on issues and initiatives that are of particular importance to them. The Committee will provide guidance and advice to the City to support Black youth in the community and combat anti-Black racism, in collaboration with key City staff, including the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist, political leaders and community stakeholders.
We are looking to fill a minimum of eight (8) spots (with 1 to 2 representatives from: Markham, Milliken, Thornhill and Unionville). Applicants must be between the ages of 15 to 19 at the start of the term and be a resident of the City of Markham.
The
Board and Committee Appointment Policy [PDF], approved by City Council on March 22, 2011, ensures a fair and equitable appointment process to City boards and committees. The Policy ensures the most qualified applicants are appointed as Members, and that applicants are representative of Markham’s diverse community.
Note: Due to COVID-19, all Recreation, Culture, Library and Sustainability Volunteer Opportunities are currently cancelled.
Once you have created your online volunteer account and finished your qualifications, you can search for volunteer opportunities.
Log in to MyImpactPage.com to view and sign up for opportunities or download the mobile app for Apple or Android.
All of our volunteer opportunities are posted each season for you to browse. Sign up for any activities that interest you! Just be sure you have completed the qualifications prior to signing up.
If you have not yet made an online volunteer account, or need more information about qualifications, please visit How to Become a Volunteer to fill in an application and get started.
Reminder: You will only see opportunities offered by the department with which you sign up — so remember to sign up for all departments that may interest you!
Let’s build Markham’s future, together. Are you interested in getting involved in the process of governing our City and charting its future?
Our boards and committees provide City Council with a variety of perspectives, specialized skills and expertise specific to their mandate. The City strives to ensure that board and committee representation reflects the City's diverse community.
All residents are encouraged to apply and participate on the City's boards and committees.
Apply now to use your talents and interests for the benefit of our vibrant community.
Markham Board and Committee Appointment Policy
The
Board and Committee Appointment Policy [PDF], approved by City Council on March 22, 2011, ensures a fair and equitable appointment process to City boards and committees. The Policy ensures the most qualified applicants are appointed as Members, and that applicants are representative of Markham’s diverse community.
Mary-Jane Courchesne Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Contact Mary-Jane Courchesne at mcourchesne@markham.ca if you have any questions.
Board and Committee Vacancies
Advisory Committee on Accessibility
The Committee shall assist Council in improving opportunities for persons with disabilities by promoting the implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Markham. There are currently a minimum of two (2) vacancies on the Committee.
Meetings are currently being held electronically via Zoom on the third Monday of the month at 5 PM.
We strive for Committee representation that reflects Markham's diverse community and we encourage persons with disabilities and persons with an interest in disability and accessibility issues to apply.
Heritage Markham Committee The committee advises and assists City Council on matters relating to heritage conservation and promotion. There is currently one (1) vacancy for a resident that resides in the Thornhill Community.
Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Applicants should have an interest in local architectural conservation.
The Board is responsible for the operation, management and maintenance of the German Mills Community Centre Board. There are currently up to two (2) vacancies on the Board.
Meetings are held bi-monthly on a weekday to be determined in the evening.
