McMaster TAV Branch

About MacTAV

Founded in 2024, the McMaster University branch of CanTAV started this program to help connect undergraduate students with local schools. As the founding chapter, this team played a key role in shaping the initiative's mission and structure, setting the foundation for its expansion of the program across Canadian universities.

Volunteer Paperwork

Volunteers are required to complete paperwork before volunteering with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board.

Paperwork

Please review this paperwork as an exemplar to ensure you are filling it out correctly.

Exemplar Paperwork

Applications

Fall 2026 applications for the McMaster Branch are extended to October 2 2026!

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Training

Online Mandatory Training! All volunteers must complete the mandatory online training before applying to the McMaster program. You will be asked to upload a screenshot showing proof of completion directly on the application form. Training modules will open when applications open.

Training Modules

VSC Information

If you require a volunteer letter for your VSC application, fill out this form.

VSC Letter Form

If your home address is in Toronto (postal code starts with M) and you are applying with Toronto Police Services, the Organization/Agency Code for MacTAV is 202508TPSONC30C9

Please note: Your VSC MUST be obtained within 6 months before volunteer placement begins in October. There is NO exception.