A new way to give back

The Friends of Wesleyville Village are forming a new Strategic Fundraising Committee, and inviting volunteers with passion and experience to take part in shaping the next chapter of this treasured community space.

With a long-term vision that includes restored heritage buildings available for public and private use, continued community programming, and welcoming natural spaces, Wesleyville Village is laying the groundwork for a future filled with opportunity. Local support has always been the cornerstone of our progress, and this new committee offers a meaningful way to ensure the village remains open to our local community for generations to come.

The Fundraising Committee will support Wesleyville Village’s mission by exploring new avenues for fundraising, donor engagement, and sponsorships. The committee includes a variety of roles suited to different interests and skill sets, and we encourage applicants to explore the role that feels right for them. Opportunities are available for individuals with fundraising experience, as well as those who are passionate about community-building. All contributions will be welcomed and valued.

Participating in the committee provides volunteers with numerous benefits, including the chance to build their local network, develop their fundraising and outreach skills, and be directly involved in a project that celebrates local history and brings people together. Volunteers will contribute to keeping Wesleyville Village active, welcoming, and future focussed.

You can read our full information package, including the various roles available on the committee, by clicking on Volunteer in the menu above. We hope you'll join us!

We're Hiring!

We’re hiring for a summer youth position as Historical Village Technician with the Friends of Wesleyville Village! It’s a great opportunity to help bring Wesleyville Village to life by leading tours, supporting events, developing programs, and pitching in with hands-on maintenance and conservation projects. This is an 8-week work term and a high school diploma is required.

Check out the job posting on Indeed to learn more:

https://ca.indeed.com/job/historical-village-technician-4a96cb6902991b8a

An Eggsellent time at Wesleyville's Easter Event

Taekwondo team members from the Korea Black Belt Centre in Richmond Hill joined us for the festivities!

It seems these days that people are hankering for opportunities reminiscent of days gone by, a time when the pace was slower, when there were strong links to our agricultural past, and community was built on shared values of family and good wholesome fun.

On Saturday, April 18, the Friends of Wesleyville Village provided just that at their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Event, and the response from those in attendance was a resounding success.

Activities like the Easter Egg hunt on the nature trail, fun giant bubbles, pin the tail on the bunny, and the egg and spoon race delivered loads of smiles. Our special guests, Mo the donkey, Bandit the lamb, as well as Leif and Heidi’s ducklings, all courtesy of locals Brigetta and Erik of Green Eggs and Lamb Farm in Crooked Creek kept the young ones (and young at heart) in good spirits throughout the afternoon.

Visitors came from local areas of Port Hope, Cobourg, Newtonville and Newcastle, Orono and from further afield such as Toronto. There was even a taekwondo team from Richmond Hill!

All in all, the event was fun and successful, answering the question: Where can you go these days for a free family event filled with special memories and links to our agricultural and cultural past? Turns out the answer is right down Lakeshore Road, in Wesleyville Village.