CN Tower Climb for Nature - Coat Check Volunteers

CN TOWER CLIMB FOR NATURE – COAT CHECK VOLUNTEERS
 
We look forward to having you join us this year as a volunteer at WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature on Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3, 2026. This will be an incredible volunteering experience, full of high energy participants eager to climb the tower, and friendly faces all around! The success of this event is in large part due to the 300+ volunteers who will assisting in all areas!

Please note the last day to sign-up to volunteer is Sunday April 19, 2026. This deadline may move up if all volunteer positions are filled earlier, therefore we encourage you to sign-up early!

Volunteer positions for the Climb for Nature event in Vancouver will be posted later in the year! Stay tuned for more information.

Sign-Up For a Volunteer Position

Please review the additional information below to sign-up for a volunteer opportunity:

Returning WWF-Canada Volunteers Only

Click HERE to sign-in. Your username is your email address. If you forgot your password, click Password Reset, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Once you are logged in, instructions will be available on the Home Screen guiding you how to sign-up for a volunteer role, and your next steps.

New Volunteers Only

Complete an Online Application Form HERE. Additional steps will be emailed to you upon completion.

If you would like to volunteer for a position in Coat Check, please complete the following application form instead found HERE.

If you have any further inquiries, please email volunteers@wwfcanada.org. You will receive a response within 2 business days.

Volunteer Requirements

To volunteer at this event without adult supervision, you must be at least 15 years of age.  Volunteers under the age of 18 must have permission from their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).  Please ensure both the minor volunteer and the adult volunteer sign up for the same volunteer position on the same day and time.

All volunteers will be required to attend a virtual orientation.

If you are volunteering inside the CN Tower, your orientation will occur on Tuesday April 21, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm EST.

If you are at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the orientation will take place on Wednesday April 22, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm EST.

Volunteer Positions

WWF-Canada is looking for volunteers to fill a variety of positions at the Climb for Nature event in Toronto.  As there are a number of different positions, we recommend that you carefully read the descriptions of all the positions prior to signing up.  Please be sure to note the date, start/end time, requirements and skill set recommended for the position. 

If a team/position has been filled, we may suggest an alternate position for your consideration. Please note we will make every effort to place you in the area you selected, however due to circumstances beyond our control, occasionally volunteers can be asked to assist in other areas should the need arise.

Coat Check
Shifts: Saturday from 5:15 am to 12:00 pm or Sunday from 5:15 am to 1:00 pm

Duties: You will check the event participant’s coats and belongings into and out of the coat check area in a smooth and efficient manner.  You will also help direct climbers to Registration tables as well as providing instructions and answering questions. You will engage with and answer any general questions from the participants too.

Ideal Volunteer: You are outgoing, confident and don’t mind speaking to large groups! You remain calm in hectic settings and are always polite and professional. You have excellent communication skills.

Other Considerations

Refreshments

We encourage you to eat breakfast prior, and bring additional food/snacks for yourself that you can eat during your shift. Refreshments and some light snacks will be available throughout your shift.

Water will also be available throughout the day for all volunteers, and we encourage you to drink lots and to bring your reusable water bottles. 

Transportation

Please consider your transportation options to the site before you sign up for a position.  On weekends, the TTC subway system  is not in service until 6:00 AM on Saturdays and 8:00 AM on Sundays. This can make getting downtown more difficult.  However, there are TTC and GO buses that are in service overnight and stop very close to the site.  We encourage you to look up transportation options on the TTC website or GO transit website to determine your best route.

Security Check 

Please note that a few specific volunteer positions within the CN Tower require criminal police checks. You will be contacted asap if your role requires this with the relevant links and instructions to complete the forms.

Community Service Hours

Volunteers who are interested in receiving documentation for their Community Service Hours are asked to request a reference letter by emailing  volunteers@wwfcanada.org directly. 

Reference letters will be emailed after  the event.

Benefits to Volunteering

There are many reasons to get involved as a volunteer with WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature, and everyone has their own motivation. Some of our favorite reasons are:

Spend the day surrounded by like-minded people who wish to see a world where humans and nature thrive.

Help to ensure that WWF-Canada’s conservation work can continue at home and around the world! 

Gain volunteer experience, make friends and connections at this high-profile event which is a wonderful addition to any resume.

Spend meaningful time with friends, family, groups and coworkers!  We encourage you to sign up early to be on the same team as your friends!

Receive a reference letter documenting your participation and hours (if requested).

Required career level

• Volunteer