How to Apply for a Board or Committee
Contact Laura Gold at lgold@markham.ca if you have any questions.
Board and Committee Vacancies
Heintzman House Community Centre Board
Heintzman
House Community Centre is seeking volunteers for its Board of Directors. It advises the City on preservation and
operation of this heritage mansion. The Board participates in Doors Open
Markham and the Thornhill Village Festival, and through its committees it
encourages Community involvement with an annual Artisan Craft Show, Art Show,
and Halloween night for children. There are currently up to four (4) vacancies
on the Board.
- Meetings are held once a month except during the
summer, or in December and January.
Applicants
should reside in the Thornhill Area.
Terms of Reference [PDF]
Application Deadline: April 3, 2023
Environmental
Advisory Committee
The Committee provides advice on environmental policy,
planning & sustainability and promotes environmental awareness within the
community. There are up to five (5)
vacancies.
- Meetings are held quarterly on the third Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Applicants should have knowledge of environmental planning, policy & sustainability.
Terms
of Reference [PDF]
Application Deadline: April 3, 2023
Cycling & Pedestrian
Advisory Committee
The Committee represents the interests of cyclists and pedestrians in Markham, focusing on their needs and priorities. It provides advice and support to the City on cycling & pedestrian infrastructure, education/outreach and research.
- Meetings are held quarterly on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
- There are up to five (5) vacancies on the Committee.
Applicants should be familiar with issues pertaining to cyclist & pedestrians.
Terms
of Reference [PDF]
Application Deadline: April 3, 2023
Flato Markham Theatre
Advisory Board
The Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board provides support with Strategic and Business Planning; assists with raising funds; increses the awarness and profile of the Theatre within the community; and provides advice to Council on the matters regarding the Theatre.
- There are currently up to eight (8) vacancies on the Committee.
- Meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m, excluding July, August and December
Applicants should have interest and knowledge of the performing arts and fundraising experience is an asset.
Terms
of Reference [PDF]
Application Deadline: April 3, 2023
Markham Public Library
Board
The Board ensures Markham Public Libraries have comprehensive and balanced library materials and it secures adequate funds to carry on the Library’s programs that meet the needs of Markham residents.
- The Board meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Applicants must be eighteen (18) years old or older; a Canadian citizen; and a Markham resident. There are currently up to twelve (12) vacancies on the Board.
Terms
of Reference [PDF]
Application Deadline: April 3, 2023
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.
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!
