get involved at SPK

For nearly 80 years, SPK Branch 20 has been a central part of Toronto’s Polish-Canadian community. Our founding SPK members were veterans of the First and Second World Wars dedicated to fighting for a free and independent Poland. At the same time, they were proud Canadians and played a significant role in building the economic, social, and political fabric of Polonia and our city. Today, SPK is committed to honouring the memory of our veterans and upholding their legacy.

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become a member

Our branch is actively recruiting new members, and we welcome your interest in joining. Membership is open to all people of Polish descent who commit to upholding the values of our organization. SPK membership focuses on supporting Poland’s independence, promoting Polish history and culture within Canada, and assisting war veterans and their families, while fostering Polish traditions among younger generations. Please contact us at members@spk20.ca to learn more.

Membership benefits include:

  • Access to SPK Branch 20’s exclusive members’ mailing list with our quarterly bulletin – the Branch 20 Dispatch – featuring all the latest SPK news, fascinating historical content, and information about future events and projects.
  • Complimentary or discounted admission to SPK Branch 20 events, including our annual Christmas Opłatek dinner, Fat Thursday / Tłusty Czwartek Celebration, Easter ‘Jajko’, Polish Armed Forces Day Banquet, film nights, and more.
  • 10% members’ discount on hall rentals.

volunteer with us

There are lots of ways to get involved at SPK, such as:

  • Administrative support, including for hall rental bookings.
  • Membership outreach and recruitment.
  • Event planning and management.
  • Assist with museum curation and digitization of the branch’s archives.
  • Outreach to sister Polish-Canadian organizations and other stakeholders.
  • Building upkeep and renovations.
  • Food preparation and serving.
  • Bartending at SPK functions (Smart Serve required).
ready to get involved?

Please reach out to us at members@spk20.ca to sign up.

Note: as a non-profit organization, volunteering with SPK counts toward high school community service hours.