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Find a way to help across the GTHA and beyond.
Find a way to help across the GTHA and beyond.

Volunteer at the Thanksgiving Family Festival!Celebrate the long weekend by giving back! Volunteer at the Thanksgiving Family Festival at Erin Mills Town Centre on October 10–11. Help us host a vibrant, indoor celebration packed with family activities, local makers, and live entertainment. It is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in event coordination, connect with young families in Mississauga, and build your network.
Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Thanksgiving long weekend? We are recruiting reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to support the Thanksgiving Family Festival on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11. This busy, family-focused celebration serves a vibrant Mississauga demographic of young families, multicultural households, and local creatives. The weekend features a curated indoor marketplace of children's fashion, educational programs, home décor, and snack-style food vendors alongside live, interactive entertainment. As an event volunteer, you will play a vital role in keeping operations smooth and ensuring an exceptionally warm, welcoming experience for all guests. What You’ll Do:Vendor Check-In & Support: - Assist local makers and small business owners with navigating to their assigned indoor 6x4 booth spaces, helping with setup/load-in, and providing temporary table coverage. - Guest & Family Relations: Greet shoppers, provide directions, hand out festival information, and guide children and parents to interactive kids' activities and entertainment zones. - Event Operations: Assist the Kreate Market coordination team with monitoring venue flow, managing activity lineups, and maintaining a positive, professional, and respectful environment. Requirements: Volunteers must be friendly, communicative, and natural with kids and families. You must remain professional, respectful of the mall venue, and comfortable standing for the duration of your shift.