Every year Careerspace coordinates the annual Volunteer Expo, where students and recent graduates can access information and have discussions with volunteer organizations in person. The event runs every fall and is open for all students and alumni to attend.
The 2026 Volunteer Expo will be taking place on Wednesday, September 16th, 10am-2pm at the Peterborough campus.
For Employers
Showcase your organization, meet future talent, and build your brand on campus.
Please reach out to our team at careerspace@trentu.ca with any questions.
For Students & Alumni
Volunteering is an excellent way to gain the skills and experiences you need to reach your career goals, as well as making a difference locally and globally by volunteering for a cause you believe in.
Register now on the Student Experience Portal for the upcoming events.
All Saints' Anglican Church | Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program |
Alzheimer Society PKLNH | Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre |
Artisans Centre Peterborough | Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) |
Autism Ontario | Keith Riel for Mayor |
Canadian Wildlife Federation | Let's Talk Science - Trent |
Community Care Peterborough | Mapleridge Recreation Centre |
Council for Persons with Disabilities | Michael Eamon for Mayor Campaign |
Crohn's and Colitis Canada | Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre |
Equity & Human Rights Office | OPIRG |
Fairhaven | Otonaee South Monaghan Public Library |
Food for Kids | PARN |
GreenUP | Peterborough Regional Health Centre |
Jacob Méthot for Mayor of Peterborough | Rebecca Schillemat Campaign |
Correctional Service of Canada | Swab the World |
Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough | The John Howard Society of the Kawarthas |
The Keene Pumpkin Festival | Trent Community Research Centre |
Volunteer Peterborough | YES Shelter for Youth and Families |
Youth Challenge International | Youth Unlimited |
Ask Questions & Be Informed
Trent University Careerspace provides services that align with practices guided by the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) and Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL). Students are encouraged to thoroughly research organizations and verify terms and conditions of employment/education that may be important in your decision-making. We invite you to seek the assistance of the Careerspace team when evaluating these opportunities.
Please note that the participation of an employer or educational institution in this event does not imply or reflect agreement or endorsement by Trent University of their views or policies, labour practices, products or services.