Paid Work Experience Opportunities for People Living with Epilepsy: Café for a Cause – Epilepsy Toronto’s Coffee Cart at the Canadian Open
Epilepsy Toronto is excited to launch Café for a Cause, a new social enterprise that will make its debut at the 2025 Canadian Open, the prestigious golf tournament held at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (19131 Main St, Alton, ON L7K 1R1). We’re seeking enthusiastic, friendly, and reliable individuals living with epilepsy to join our team for this exciting event!
Position: Café Server
Dates: Thursday, June 5 – Sunday, June 8, 2025
Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
Compensation: Ontario’s Minimum Wage
Training: Will be provided.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare high-quality coffee, cappuccinos, iced coffee, and lattes for clients.
- Deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude
- Handle basic transactions and maintain the cleanliness of the café area
- Represent Epilepsy Toronto
Qualifications:
- Experience in food service, barista skills, or customer service is an asset
- Friendly, professional demeanor and strong communication skills
- Ability to work on your feet in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to support a meaningful cause while gaining valuable work experience at one of Canada’s premier golf events. Be part of an exciting new initiative that helps support individuals and families living with epilepsy.
Apply Now:
Spots are limited! To apply, please contact Bonnie at [email protected] as soon as possible.
Volunteer Opportunity – Recreation Group Support
Epilepsy Toronto is looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with our Recreation Group’s activities. This group creates fun and engaging recreational opportunities for members, helping them build connections and enjoy their time together.
Role:
- Support the coordination and execution of in-person meetings every other Friday from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM (with a latest end time of 5:30 PM).
- Assist the group coordinator, John, in managing activities for the group.
- Help ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
Note: Volunteers can also attend virtual meetings on alternate Fridays to interact with members and get to know them better.
This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved, make a difference, and help create a positive experience for members of Epilepsy Toronto!
Please contact John at [email protected] to volunteer for this opportunity.
Volunteer with Epilepsy Toronto!
Volunteer Opportunity – Toronto International BuskerFest & Bark In The Park TO
Location: Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7 Dates: August or September (TBD)
Join us as a volunteer at BuskerFest and enjoy a rewarding experience while helping to make this event a success! We have various volunteer roles available, including:
- Gates Ambassadors
- Headquarters Assistants
- Epilepsy Educators
- Festival Guides
- Kidz Area Supervisors
- Accessibility Support Volunteers
- Festival Runners
- Performer Stage Tech Assistants
- Performer Festival Runners
- Bark in the Park Helpers
- Set Up and Take Down Crew
- Social Media/Photography Volunteers
And more! We can’t wait to have you join our team! If you have any questions please contact: [email protected]
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support Epilepsy Toronto and our community.
There are many ways to get involved and we can assure you that you’ll feel good about contributing to the community, and you’re likely to meet great people, make connections, and have some fun along the way!
For more opportunities about volunteering with Epilepsy Toronto, you can email our volunteer coordinator at: [email protected]
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Should you need any accommodations during the application process, please contact [email protected], and we’ll gladly support you.