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2026 Toronto Open Taekwondo Championship

  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Scarborough, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Summary

Be part of the excitement of competitive Taekwondo by volunteering at the Taekwondo Toronto Open 2026 Championship!

Location

In-Person

Scarborough, Ontario

When

Opportunity Type

Event - Specific Date

Starts

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Ends

Saturday, November 21, 2026

About This Opportunity

Volunteer Opportunity: Taekwondo Toronto Open 2026 Championship

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Volunteer Opportunity: Taekwondo Toronto Open 2026 Championship

Event Setup: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Championship Day: Sunday, November 22, 2026

Location: Variety VIllage 3701 Danforth Ave. Scarborough, ON

Training: Provided for designated volunteer roles

About The Event

Join us as a volunteer at the Taekwondo Toronto Open 2026 Championship! We are looking for dedicated, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers to help deliver a safe, organized, and successful championship for athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and families.

Volunteers can contribute to event setup, registration, competition operations, security support, and teardown. This is a great opportunity to support the Taekwondo community while gaining valuable teamwork, communication, and event management experience.

Volunteer Roles And Responsibilities

Event Setup - Saturday, November 21, 2026

Shift: 4:30pm-10:30pm

Duties Include

Assist the organizing team in preparing the venue for championship day.

  • Help set up competition mats and designated event areas.
  • Assist with arranging tables, chairs, signage, and other furniture.
  • Distribute and organize competition equipment and supplies.
  • Help prepare registration, staging, and operational areas as directed.

Event Day: November 22nd

Event is from: 7:30am-10:30pm

Various shift available: 7:30am-2pm

1:30pm-5:30pm

5:00pm-10:30pm

Registration Area and Admission Support

  • Distribute Taekwondo (TKD) credentials.
  • Receive and process payments as directed.
  • Scan registration information.
  • Print registration documents and credentials.
  • Assist participants with check-in and admission inquiries.

Field of Play Support

Help ensure the smooth operation of competition areas through the following duties:

  • Timekeeping: Monitor match times as required.
  • System Operator: Operate the competition management system.
  • Match Bracketing: Assist with match brackets and competition progression.
  • Sanitizing: Clean and sanitize designated equipment and competition areas.
  • Equipment Distribution and Return: Distribute shared equipment and ensure it is returned after use.

Training will be provided for designated Field of Play duties.

Security Support

Work alongside the security team to help maintain an orderly event environment.

  • Assist with crowd flow and crowd control under security staff direction.
  • Check accreditation as assigned.
  • Direct participants and visitors to registration, competition, and staging areas.
  • Help maintain clear access routes throughout the venue.
  • Event Teardown - Sunday, November 22, 2026

Shift 8:30-10pm

Help restore the venue following the conclusion of the championship.

  • Remove competition mats only after the final match has concluded and event officials have authorized teardown.
  • Dismantle and pack equipment as directed.
  • Return furniture, equipment, and event materials to their designated storage areas.
  • Assist with final cleanup and venue handover.

Volunteers should be prepared for physical tasks, including moving equipment, and follow all safety instructions.

Volunteer Requirements

  • Be reliable, punctual, and committed to assigned shifts.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
  • Communicate respectfully with athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and fellow volunteers.
  • Follow instructions and event safety procedures.
  • Be prepared to assist with the physical demands of assigned duties where applicable.

Previous Taekwondo or event experience is an asset but is not required. Training will be provided for designated roles.

Why Volunteer?

  • Support the growth of Taekwondo and competitive martial arts in Toronto.
  • Gain hands-on experience in sports event management.
  • Develop teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Meet members of the martial arts and sporting community.
  • Request documentation of volunteer hours in accordance with event policy.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to register their interest and indicate their preferred role and availability for setup day, championship day, or both.

To sign up, click on the link : https://x.gldn.io/e/afu3HOoVo7b

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Contact Email: ssohanlal@varietyontario.ca

Venue: Variety-The Children's Charity of Ontario

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

  • Minimum 16 years old
  • Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
  • Minimum Age

Volunteer Roles Available

Choose your preferred volunteer role and make a difference!

Taekwondo Event -SET UP Assistant

25 spots

Nov 21, 2026 4:00 PM

Nov 21, 2026 10:30 PM

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Event Day support

30 spots

Nov 22, 2026 7:00 AM

Oct 20, 2026 10:30 PM

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Sports & Recreation
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Responsibilities

Support setup and teardown of the championship venue, including preparing competition areas, handling equipment, and restoring the venue afterward. Assist with event-day registration, competition operations, participant directions, accreditation checks, and crowd flow.

Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 16, able to commute to the venue, punctual, reliable, respectful, and willing to follow instructions and safety procedures. They should be comfortable working as part of a team and handling physical tasks where needed; prior Taekwondo or event experience is an asset but not required, and training is provided for designated roles.

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Event Setup
  • Registration Support
  • Payment Processing
  • Competition Operations
  • Timekeeping
  • Match Bracketing
  • Sanitization
  • Crowd Control
  • Accreditation Checks
  • Equipment Handling
  • Event Teardown
  • Safety Procedures

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Hiring contact email

ssohanlal@varietyontario.ca

Categories

  • Sports & Recreation
  • Security & Safety
  • Administrative

Keywords

  • Taekwondo
  • Sports Event Management
  • Championship
  • Volunteer
  • Event Setup
  • Competition Mats
  • Registration
  • Admission Support
  • Credential Distribution
  • Payment Processing
  • Competition Operations
  • Timekeeping
  • Competition Management System
  • Match Bracketing
  • Equipment Sanitization
  • Equipment Distribution
  • Security Support
  • Crowd Control
  • Accreditation
  • Event Teardown
  • Venue Handover
  • Safety Procedures
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills

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