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About The Impact Ambassadors (TIA)

The Impact Ambassadors (TIA) is a registered Ontario not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising purpose-driven leaders, empowering individuals, and strengthening communities. Through leadership development, education, mentorship, youth and women’s empowerment, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, we believe that lasting community transformation begins with transformed individuals.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for enthusiastic, organized and creative volunteers to support TIA's community development and youth programs. across TIA’s pillars by helping plan and facilitate workshops, events, and community gatherings, including leadership training, wellness activities, and youth engagement sessions. This is ideal for students or young professionals in looking for hands-on experience.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a range of project and program planning and coordination functions, from event coordination, project coordination, community engagement and partnership, marketing, social media and content development to digital marketing, public speaking and facilitation, fundraising, accounting and finance, research.

Volunteers collaborate with staff and other volunteers to maintain an inclusive, respectful environment and ensure activities run smoothly. They may also contribute to outreach efforts, social media content, or basic administrative tasks that help strengthen TIA’s impact in the community.

You'll work closely and report to the team-lead of your department of interest and the program & volunteer coordinator.

Open Volunteer Roles

1. Community Engagement and Partnership Volunteer

• Support relationship-building with partners, stakeholders, and the community. 
•  Assist with outreach to partners and collaborators 
• Help coordinate community engagement initiatives 
• Support follow-ups and partnership documentation  
• Coordinate deliveries and resource drop-offs to community hubs, including public libraries, school board welcome centers, settlement organizations, and civic centers.
• Act as an on-the-ground ambassador by providing information to newcomers, families, and community partners.
• Help track inventory, manage distribution logs, and gather qualitative community feedback.

2. Event Operations & Facilitation Volunteer

Be part of the coordination of our community engagement events for example, our Annual holiday Celebration and community giveback program

• Assist with attendees registration, event check-in, and online or in-person session setup.
• Assist with venue setup, retro-themed decorations, staging, and breakdown.
• Welcome and usher guests, manage guest check-ins, and direct crowd flow.
• Assist in assembling and distributing holiday support packages and family gift hampers.
• Facilitate event engagement stations, photo-ops, and audience activities.
• Guide attendees and help connect attendees with event resources and mentors.

3. Marketing, Communications and Social Media Volunteer

• Capture high-quality event photos, short video clips, and testimonials from participants and attendees.
• Assist with real-time social media coverage (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn).
• Support the creation of digital recap assets highlighting community impact.
• Help strengthen the organization’s brand voice and public image. 
• Support brand messaging and consistency 
• Assist with social media captions and campaigns 
• Help align visuals and messaging with mission

4. Accounting & Fundraising volunteer

• Maintain accurate financial records, general ledgers, and regular reporting.
• Monitor and reconcile organizational income, operational expenses, cash flow, and departmental budgets.
• Support payroll administration, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) compliance filings, and strict financial accountability standards.
• Research and identify relevant grants, foundation support, corporate sponsorships, and diverse funding streams.

5. Research and Data Analyst Volunteer

• Support program planning, grant readiness, and decision-making through research, data  collection, and basic analysis.
•  Conduct research related to leadership, youth, women, and community impact 
• Collect, organize, and analyze program data 
• Support monitoring and evaluation efforts 
• Prepare simple reports and summaries 
• Assist with grant-related research when needed 

6. Fundraiser

• Support fundraising, donor engagement, and resource development efforts to help sustain and  grow The Impact Ambassadors Initiative. 
• Assist with planning and executing fundraising campaigns 
• Research funding opportunities, grants, and donor prospects 
• Support donor communication and relationship management 
• Help develop fundraising materials (emails, proposals, campaigns) 
• Assist with event-based fundraising initiatives 

7. Project & Program Volunteer

• Assist in managing project workflows, tracking deadlines, and updating task boards (e.g., Google Drive, project tracker) for TIA's initiatives and programs like the annual holiday celebration and community distribution campaigns.
• Help coordinate scheduling, materials, tech platforms, and volunteer assignments for in-person and virtual workshops, youth programs, and community outreach events.
• Act as a communication point of contact for program participants and volunteers, helping with onboarding, attendance tracking, and shift coordination.
• Help maintain project documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), meeting minutes, and post-event impact surveys.
• Liaise between marketing, outreach, and operations leads to ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Help maintain budget, logistics and schedule for different programs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in partnerships and community engagement 
• Professional and relationship-focused
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace
• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines and work collaboratively.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new tools and take initiative.
• Interest in TIA's mission and community impact.

What You Bring

• A passion for community building, youth empowerment, and positive social change.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable interacting with diverse youth, newcomers, and community partners.
• Reliability, punctuality, and enthusiasm to collaborate in a dynamic team setting.
• For students: Eagerness to gain leadership, event production, and community organizing skills.

What You Will Gain

• Verified Community Hours: Official confirmation of volunteer hours signed off for high school graduation or academic service requirements.
• Leadership & Skill Development: Hands-on experience in event planning, community distribution logistics, and youth program execution.
• Mentorship & Networking: Direct access to TIA’s network of community organizers, professionals, educators, and leaders.
• Reference Letters: Letters of recommendation available for active, dependable volunteers upon request.

Previous professional experience is not required. We welcome students, recent graduates and individuals looking to develop practical professional skills.

Time Commitment

Approximately 3-6 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on project needs and volunteer availability and a 3-month minimum commitment

This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. Responsibilities will be agreed upon based on the volunteer's skills, interests and availability, with oversight and final approvals provided by TIA's staff.

Location: 116, Industry street, York, Ontario

Work Type: Hybrid, Remote

Target Audience: Post-secondary & high school students, emerging professionals

Volunteer Perks: Verified Volunteer Hours | Hands-on Non-Profit Experience | Hands-on experience working at a live community event and a registered Toronto nonprofit | Real-world skills in guest service, teamwork, event logistics, and working with a volunteer team| Transit reimbursement for shift travel | A meal during your shift | A signed verification of your completed volunteer hours, on request |Work toward your 40-hour graduation requirement while gaining real event experience (subject to your school's approval)

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact?

Kindly send your resume to contact@theimpactambassadors.ca with your volunteer role of interest at the subject line

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