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Volunteers in Canada

Help host a summit where every participant feels welcomed.

AHLS needs Canada-based volunteers Oct. 2–4, 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott in Brampton. Roles support registration, session rooms, speaker care, accessibility, hospitality, media, and community access.

Brampton, Ontario Oct 2–4, 2026 Orientation provided
6
Volunteer teams
3
Summit days
60
Guests to welcome
100%
Roles with a lead
Volunteer

Find your role — and know it matters.

Volunteers aren't an afterthought. They support guest care, room flow, accessibility, hospitality, speaker movement, and community access.

Best fitClear role assignment

Share availability, city, team preference, and languages before placement.

Professional standardOrientation before service

Safer-space guidance, schedule expectations, and service documentation.

Canada volunteer teamHospitality is part of gender-inclusive leadership.

A calm, welcoming, organized summit experience.

Volunteer Teams

Pick a team with a clear role and real responsibility.

No filler roles. Each has a lead, checklist, shift window, and escalation contact.

Guest Flow

Registration and room support

Welcome delegates, help with wayfinding and check-in, and keep room transitions calm.

Participant Care

Hospitality and accessibility

Connect participants to the right staff, support meal and access questions, and protect a respectful environment.

Program Support

Speaker, media, and community access

Support speaker movement, interview timing, student access, and community partner coordination.

Volunteer Exchange

Give hospitality and care. Gain experience, recognition, and community.

Not a ticket purchase — a professional service pathway for people in Canada helping AHLS create a calm, welcoming, gender-inclusive summit in Brampton.

What volunteers bring

You bring warm guest care and reliable onsite support.

Help with check-in, room transitions, hospitality, accessibility, speaker movement, media timing, and dinner networking.

What volunteers gain

You gain real event experience and leadership exposure.

Orientation, shift documentation, service recognition, and a chance to meet delegates, speakers, partners, and community leaders.

Onsite Experience

Know your team and shift before the summit begins.

Each confirmed volunteer is matched to a team, shift, and lead contact — professional for guests, manageable for volunteers.

  • Orientation before confirmed shifts.
  • Clear team lead and escalation contact.
  • Respectful participation and accessibility guidance.
Volunteers support arrival, hospitality, speaker care, and the rhythm of the summit.
Who You Meet

Serve beside the people building the summit from the inside.

Delegates and international guests

Support guests arriving from different cities, countries, and sectors.

Speakers and researchers

Help experts move through sessions, media calls, and presentation rooms with clarity.

Partners and exhibitors

Support wayfinding and room flow for sponsor tables and hosted networking.

Canada community team

Build relationships with local volunteers, organizers, and community leaders across the GTA.

Volunteer Readiness

Go from application to onsite service in three steps.

1

Apply

Share your availability, city, preferred team, languages, and reason for volunteering.

2

Confirm

The team reviews role fit and availability, then confirms shifts after orientation.

3

Serve

Arrive with your shift details and help participants experience AHLS with dignity and care.

Volunteer Intake

Apply for a Canada-based volunteer role.

Your dashboard tracks status, orientation, shift placement, and onsite instructions. Orientation is required before shifts are confirmed.