theDockhand Program

We are recruiting for the Summer 2024 cohorts now!

Exchange your time for opportunities within our innovative coworking space!

Itching to help create safe, fun, and productive working spaces in the third-sector?

Keen on learning more about social impact, or experiencing mentorship, or building your career and community relationships?

Interested in having a downtown location to work on your projects or course work?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the program for you!

Becoming a Dockhand will help you reach your goals and create the community we all desire. 

Exchange Details

Dockhands provide a five-hour weekly shift commitment over a three or six month period. In exchange, you facilitate our co-working spaces functionality, whilst you gain 24/7 membership to it! This exchange emphasizes responsibility partnered with opportunity.

Climb aboard our community of cutting edge social impact professionals!

What’s onboard?

The Dockhand crew is composed of career professionals, post-secondary students and recent graduates, entrepreneurs, pirates, community members, retirees, clowns, and more! Each one will receive…

  • Build your resume in the non-profit and social impact sector

  • Take advantage of mentorship with theDock’s co-working members and non-profit organizations

  • Achieve a professional certification at the end of six-months aboard the program

  • Enjoy exclusive opportunities with the community surrounding social impact!

    Review the full position description of the Dockhand position here! If this description conflicts with your schedule, check out our Dockhand Animator role here!

Apply here!

Please fill in the following application form. You are not required to submit a resume or any further documentation. You will be contacted by email once your application has been reviewed. 

If you’re unsure about whether this program is right for you or you want to learn more before applying, click the button below to get in touch with Jade!

 

The DockHand Crew says…

“I have been a dockhand for several years. I gain a warm work family and extended friendship group through the members and staff. I'm always creating and implementing new projects such as Game Nights, Mending Circles, Houseplant Care, and Massage by Donation. TheDock gives me a comfortable routine, a place where I belong, and space to throw parties! My skillsets improve and my perspectives grow. This is an inviting home-away-from-home for connection, engagement, authentic communication, and people who share social justice values.”

- Patty Disbrow (Miss Patty), Dockhand
she/they

“The Dockhand program was pivotal for my startup, offering invaluable office space in exchange for time. Its a rich learning environment, fostering collaboration, and community building within Dock's vibrant community. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking dynamic office solutions and community connections.”

- Arsham Saeidi-Pour, Dockhand
he/him

 

“My favourite part about being a Dockhand is getting to be part of the community here at theDock. I get to come work in a space with a great group of people all working on their own interesting projects. It's a great place to learn and make friends, that's what I love most.”

- Eric Buhne, Former Dockhand
he/him

“Applying to be a Dockhand was the best decision I made last year. I applied for access to an accessible workspace for studying, but not only did I get that- the Dock offered me endless opportunities to learn from peers and even a personal mentor. From day one, everyone at the Dock made me feel welcome.”

- Ruthven Stewart, Dockhand
she/her