Give your time.
Grow a community.
Our volunteers mentor young people, share their trade, support events and help job seekers take the next step toward meaningful work.
Whether you have an hour a month or a skill to pass on, there is a place for you at 29 Roots.
Volunteering at a glance
Your experience can open doors.
Many of our participants are building a new path: into the skilled trades, back into the workforce, or toward their first job. A volunteer who believes in them can change everything.
Make a real impact
Help youth and adults gain the confidence, skills and connections they need to succeed at work and in life.
Share what you know
Tradespeople, professionals, students and retirees: your know-how is exactly what our participants need.
Grow with us
Build leadership experience, meet community-minded people and earn volunteer hours and references.
Find the role that fits you.
Choose one area or several. We match every volunteer to a role based on their skills, interests and availability.
Mentoring & Tutoring
Support a participant one-on-one with goal setting, job search, homework or study for trade tests.
Workshop Support
Help in hands-on trades sessions, demonstrate tools and safe practices, or host a site tour.
Career Talks & Guest Speaking
Share your career story, run a mock interview or lead a short workshop for a class.
Events & Outreach
Welcome guests, set up and run events like our Employer Town Hall, and spread the word in the community.
Marketing, Photo & Video
Help tell our story through social media, photography, video and design.
Fundraising & Admin
Support donor outreach, grant research, data entry and the day-to-day work that keeps programs running.
From application to first shift.
Apply
Fill out the form below and upload your resume. It takes about five minutes.
Review
Our team reviews every application and resume, usually within 5 business days.
Connect
We set up a short call to find your best fit. Youth-facing roles need references and a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Volunteer
Attend a short orientation, meet the team and start making a difference.
Become a 29 Roots volunteer.
Tell us about yourself, choose how you would like to help and upload your resume. Our team will review it and get back to you.
- 1Send your application with your resume (PDF, DOC or DOCX).
- 2We review it within 5 business days and reach out by email or phone.
- 3We match you to a role and invite you to an orientation.
Volunteer Application
Can’t volunteer right now?
You can still help 29 Roots grow. Make a donation, connect us with an employer, or tell a friend about our programs.