About CreativeHub 1352
CreativeHub 1352 is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing creative people together to strengthen arts, culture, and community in Mississauga. Through collaborations with local partners, we offer a diverse range of year-round programs in the arts, heritage, and environmental stewardship and education, engaging people from across the city and beyond.
Our journey began with the Lakeview Legacy Community Foundation, later known as the Small Arms Society, which led the successful effort in 2008 to save the historic Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB) from demolition. Since 2018, CreativeHub 1352 has worked with the City of Mississauga to transform this landmark into a vibrant community hub. As the building’s lead tenant and key partner, we continue to expand our programming days each year, bringing our creative vision to life in this unique and historic space.
About the Opportunity
Are you looking to develop your leadership skills in a supportive, community-driven environment? Lakeview Farmers Market is seeking Volunteers to serve as Volunteer Captains, our frontline leaders of our vibrant market operations.
This role offers a unique volunteer opportunity to grow your confidence and strength as a leader while making a tangible impact in your community. As a Volunteer Captain, you’ll build a solid foundation in team leadership, communication, and problem-solving—skills that translate directly to professional and personal growth.
What You’ll Gain
- Leadership Development: Hands-on experience managing teams, coordinating operations, and troubleshooting in real time.
- Community Connection: Join a passionate collective dedicated to creativity, sustainability, and bringing people together.
- Professional Recognition: We provide our Volunteer Captains with Letter of Reference recognizing the key roles they have played in our Market operations.
The Role
As a Volunteer Captain, you are the essential link between our volunteer team and market operations. You’ll ensure every shift runs smoothly by welcoming volunteers, coordinating assignments, and serving as the go-to resource for questions and support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Open or transition shifts by checking in with the Market Manager, reviewing the Volunteer Captain clipboard, and preparing for incoming volunteers.
- Serve as a resource for volunteers, vendors, and attendees—answering questions, directing people to appropriate staff, and consulting the Market Binder or team members when needed.
- Coordinate operations by liaising with the Market Manager, rotating Market Attendants and Bike Valets through assignments, and ensuring all checklist tasks are completed.
- Adapt to conditions by communicating with the Market Manager during inclement weather to arrange accommodations for outdoor volunteers.
- Manage shift transitions by briefing incoming Captains on arrivals, departures, accommodations, and any outstanding issues.
- Close out shifts by checking out volunteers, collecting lanyards, completing the Volunteer Captain log, and returning materials to the correct bins.
- This role requires physical work; Volunteer Captains will need to be ready to move objects, set up tents and signs, move and organize equipment, and instruct others in these operations in a safe manner.
- Taking on this role will require a Vulnerable Sector Screening conducted by your local police force.
Who Should Apply
This position is ideal for individuals who are:
- Interested in cultivating communication and team leadership skills
- Comfortable taking initiative and solving problems on the fly
- Reliable, organized, and people-oriented
- Passionate about community building and local markets
- No prior leadership experience required—just a willingness to learn and a commitment to supporting your fellow volunteers
- Able to communicate verbally in English
Ready to Lead?
Take the next step in your leadership journey. Join the Lakeview Farmers Market team and earn recognition for the impact you make.
