Volunteer, co-op & internship opportunities
Real ways to build experience and give back, from BridgeYO and partners across Ontario.
Volunteer, co-op & internship opportunities
Real ways to build experience and give back. These listings come from BridgeYO and our partners across Ontario, and link straight to the source.
University of Waterloo Co-operative Education
University of Waterloo
One of the world's largest co-op programs, pairing students with paid work terms.
CultureLink
CultureLink
Employment and youth programs for newcomers and youth.
BioTalent Canada Internships
BioTalent Canada
Student internships and placements in Canada's bio-economy.
Let's Talk Science Volunteer
Let's Talk Science
Volunteer outreach bringing science, technology and engineering to youth.
The Stop Community Food Centre Volunteer
The Stop
Volunteer roles at community meals, food access and garden programs.
360 Kids
360 Kids
Youth housing, employment and support programs across York Region.
TakingITGlobal
TakingITGlobal
Youth-led global programs, digital campaigns and volunteer roles.
Pathways to Education
Pathways to Education Canada
Youth support and mentorship in low-income communities, including volunteer tutoring roles.
Junior Achievement Canada
Junior Achievement
Financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship programs for youth.
Skills Ontario
Skills Ontario
Skilled trades events, competitions and career exploration for youth.
TIFF Volunteer
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival and year-round volunteer roles at screenings and events.
Miziwe Biik Indigenous Employment & Training
Miziwe Biik
Employment, training and apprenticeships for First Nations, Inuit and Metis people in Toronto.
4-H Ontario
4-H Ontario
Youth leadership and skills development through hands-on clubs and projects.
Girl Guides of Canada Volunteer
Girl Guides of Canada
Adult volunteers mentor girls through weekly unit meetings and outdoor adventures.
St. John Ambulance Volunteer
St. John Ambulance
First aid volunteering and community event medical support.
The Students Commission of Canada
Students Commission of Canada
Youth voice and leadership programs, including research and co-design roles.
Frontier College Tutor
Frontier College
Volunteer tutors supporting literacy and learning for children and youth.
Mitacs Internships
Mitacs
Paid research internships connecting students with industry partners.
Royal Ontario Museum Volunteer
ROM
Volunteer roles supporting galleries, programs and visitor experience.
Apathy is Boring
Apathy is Boring
Youth civic engagement roles, events and content creation.
Wilfrid Laurier University Co-op
Wilfrid Laurier University
Co-op work terms integrated with undergraduate programs.
Ontario Co-operative Association
Ontario Co-operative Association
Co-op sector resources, youth engagement and co-op development.
Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer
Canadian Cancer Society
Volunteer roles supporting cancer research, programs and community events.
Toronto Public Library Youth Volunteer
Toronto Public Library
Youth volunteer and reading buddy roles at branches across the city.
Times Change Women's Employment Service
Times Change
Career counselling and job search support for women, including young women.
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Native Child and Family Services
Youth programs, employment support and cultural services for Indigenous youth and families.
TalentEdge Internships
Ontario Centres of Excellence
Paid internships placing students and recent grads with innovative companies.
MaRS Discovery District
MaRS
Innovation hub with startup programs and student opportunities.
Second Harvest Volunteer
Second Harvest
Volunteer food rescue and distribution to fight hunger and waste.
Yonge Street Mission
Yonge Street Mission
Youth employment programs, mentorship and community support in Regent Park.
Scouts Canada Volunteer
Scouts Canada
Youth leadership program; volunteers lead weekly activities and outdoor events.
WoodGreen Community Services
WoodGreen
Employment services, youth programs and affordable housing support.
Habitat for Humanity Build Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity Canada
Build-site and ReStore volunteer roles helping create affordable homes.
ICTC Student Placements
Information and Communications Technology Council
Student placements and internships in Canada's digital economy.
Daily Bread Food Bank Volunteer
Daily Bread Food Bank
Volunteer sorting, packing and support roles at the food bank.
Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Canada
National volunteer hub, plus links to local volunteer centres.
Job Bank
Government of Canada
Canada's national job board with filters for student and youth jobs, plus training and career planning tools.
Ontario Public Service Careers
Government of Ontario
Job postings for the Ontario Public Service, including student and new professional streams.
Summer Company
Government of Ontario
Grants and mentoring to help youth start and run a summer business.
Federal Student Work Experience Program
Government of Canada
Paid student jobs across federal departments; one application reaches many opportunities.
ACCES Employment
ACCES Employment
Employment and career programs, including youth and newcomer streams.
Employment Ontario
Government of Ontario
Free employment services, training and apprenticeship support across Ontario.
COSTI Immigrant Services
COSTI
Employment, training and settlement services for newcomers and youth.
YMCA Employment Programs
YMCA Canada
Free job search help, resume support and youth employment programs at local Ys.
Tropicana Community Services
Tropicana Community Services
Youth employment, mentorship and training for Black and racialized youth.
City of Toronto Employment
City of Toronto
City of Toronto job postings, including youth employment and student jobs.
Youth Employment Services (YES)
YES Employment & Development
Job readiness, training and paid placements for youth facing barriers.
TRIEC (Hire Immigrants)
Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council
Programs connecting skilled newcomers to employers in the Toronto region.
Canada Summer Jobs
Employment and Social Development Canada
Summer job placements for youth 15 to 30 through employers across Ontario.
NPower Canada
NPower Canada
Free tech skills training and job placement for youth facing employment barriers.