"Doors open" Toronto Open Day event invites the public to explore the city's buildings that are not usually open to the public for free. The Open Day series also includes other special programs such as travel tours, lecture series, concerts, etc. For each year's event, volunteers are recruited from all high school students . The recruitment meeting includes rich presentations and short interviews. As the volunteer partner of the city government, Yingshi Education hopes that students will actively participate in high-quality volunteer activities. Yingshi teachers will lead everyone in interviews, training and specific activities!

Information Ambassadors provide front-line, high-quality customer service to festival-goers. They are friendly ambassadors who keep everyone informed. Primary duties include helping patrons navigate the event, handing out informational materials, answering questions and giving directions. This position is ideal for a friendly person who is a great communicator, has a lot of energy and wants to interact with patrons.

Project Coordinators provide unique and varied assistance to event participants (i.e. the public) on how to interact with an art, theater, music, or architecture project. Responsibilities include ensuring participants have the proper tools and information to interact with the project. This position is ideal for a friendly person who wants to engage with participants, as well as gain hands-on experience with a project.

Tour Guides lead groups through the building during Toronto Open Doors events using a (scripted) commentary. Responsibilities include liaising with building staff, knowing scripted facts, and reading all information provided. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with large groups and has some tour guiding experience. Experienced volunteers are needed for this position and a resume is required.

The Volunteer Captain oversees all volunteer activities at the assigned location. Responsibilities include managing schedules, facilitating assignments, and communicating between volunteers and staff. They ensure volunteers have a positive experience at the Festival. This position is ideally suited for someone with excellent personal and organizational skills, who is highly reliable, dedicated to volunteering, and good at problem solving. This leadership position is open only to those who have volunteered at least two years at City of Toronto cultural events or have demonstrated equivalent experience in another organization. Experienced volunteers are needed for this position and a resume is required.

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