Get involved

Learn skills, have fun, meet people and give back.

Our volunteer program provides youth with first-hand experience working in a youth charity and both hard and soft skill building.

“Our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we’ve touched. ”
— Will Fetters

  • Is this program for me?

    The BTS volunteer program is for youth ages 14-24 in the GTA looking to build skills and give back to the community.

    This is a good opportunity for students wanting to complete their volunteer hours or coop placements.

  • What positions are available?

    We are a small but dynamic charity.

    We offer volunteer positions such as social media community manager, program associate, researcher, executive assistant and fundraising assistant.

  • How long can I volunteer?

    We ask for a minimum commitment of 8 hours.

    This can be completed over a short or longer time period. Other than that, it's up to you!

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What my time at BTS may look like

  • Orientation session 

  • Collaborating with staff on programs

  • Tasks assignments (will vary based on current projects)

  • Collaborative work

  • Workshopping

  • Breaks and reflection 

  • Wrap up

Types of volunteer positions

  • Coop Placement

    Beat the Streets: Bridging Education and Experience for High School Students. We connect with co-op programs, offering hands-on opportunities for students to gain real-world skills. Partnering with businesses, communities and other non-profits we empower youth, and foster success through practical knowledge and mentorship. If you are highschool looking to collaborate with BTS join us as we shape a brighter future through cooperative education!

  • Field Placement

    We collaborate with field placement programs, providing students with transformative experiences in real-world settings. Partnering with organizations empowers students to apply and develop practical skills and build professional networks. Join us in shaping tomorrow's leaders through impactful field placements.

  • General Volunteer

    We welcome passionate individuals to join our mission. Together, we make a difference in supporting the education of low-income youth by improving physical literacy, social-emotional learning and job skills. Joining us in various initiatives, event planning and outreach to create your positive impact.

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A big thank you to the schools we partnered with this year:

What BTS volunteers are saying about their experience

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    Jasreen

     “My experience with BTS was amazing! I enjoyed every second of it and I learned a lot of important skills that I know will help me! Overall, I loved the program and hope to come back next year!” 

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    Ausaf

    I really encourage individuals to join BTS as a volunteer. During my time here, I’ve learned a lot about myself.

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    Ayyan

    “Throughout the last 7 weeks, I discovered what I was capable of and got to see myself under a completely new lens.”

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    Arwen

    I gained a lot of knowledge about the hard work put into running a charity from the ground up.

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    Norah

    Overall, this volunteer program is only 3-4 months but the skills and experiences that I’ve gained will last me a lifetime.

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    Moni

    Being at Beat the Streets doesn’t only just provide you with necessary skills, work habits and experiences needed to succeed in the future, it teaches you about self care, how to improve your life overall, how to create opportunities for yourself, how to discover more about what you love.

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    Hafsa

    I have grown so much as a person and BTS provided me the opportunity to learn how to stay on track with my goals. I’ll always remember my time at BTS as positive and welcoming, I hope to have the opportunity to work here again and learn even more.

  • Kertreina

    Working with Beat the Streets has deepened the importance of taking initiative and collaborating with others to bring ideas to life.

  • Issa

    The first few weeks were very independent and taught me to manage my time effectively and really exercise my critical thinking when formulating my program. This process kept me determined and persistent, as well as tested my patience and my ability to accept rejection.

11 reasons to volunteer at Beat the Streets

  1. We love helping people.

  2. We are big advocates for mental health well being.

  3. Professional athletes work with us on a daily basis.

  4. We are here for YOU.

  5. We will push you to be a better version of yourself, and help you achieve your goals.

  6. We’ll help you become healthier and teach you some key self-defence tips. 

  7. We’ll help you meet like-minded individuals who have similar goals and interests in life as you.

  8. Volunteering gives greater perspective and self-awareness. 

  9.  We will help you gain experience in whatever you would like, and teach you any valuable skills you would want to learn.

  10. Volunteering for us is a great way to get out there and meet new friends.

  11. Volunteering is also a really good confidence booster, gets you out there and forces you to interact with people.

    A big thank you to Ausaf Thanvi, 2022 BTS coop student, for developing this awesome list!