Community Engagement & Marketing Volunteer

Job Title: Volunteer Community Engagement & Marketing Coordinator
Location: Montreal, QC (Remote/Hybrid options available)
Type: Volunteer (with potential for future paid opportunities)
About Pâtes et Parle:

Pâtes et Parle is a Montreal-based nonprofit dedicated to helping newcomers and non-French speakers fall in love with the French language through the creation of conversational spaces and semi-facilitated sessions. Our mission is to empower individuals by fostering essential language skills, promoting cultural exchange, and building community connections. We aim to create a welcoming and engaging environment where language learners can thrive and feel at home in Canada's vibrant, French-speaking society.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a volunteer to support social media, marketing, and community outreach. This role is ideal for someone interested in nonprofit communications, community building, language learning, or grassroots marketing.

The volunteer will help strengthen our online presence, increase event visibility, and support outreach efforts to grow and diversify our community.

This is a volunteer position to start, with potential to evolve into a more structured role as the organization grows.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media

• Create and schedule posts for Instagram (primary platform) and potentially other channels
• Support content creation using photos/videos from events
• Help maintain a consistent tone and visual identity
• Draft captions in English and/or French (depending on comfort level)

Marketing & Content

• Propose simple content ideas for events, testimonials, and community stories
• Repurpose existing event footage into short-form content (Reels, stories)
• Support basic design work (Canva or similar tools)

Outreach & Growth

• Identify potential partner organizations (schools, newcomer services, cultural groups)
• Support outreach emails or messages to community partners
• Help increase awareness of weekly events and initiatives

• Contribute ideas for improving member engagement and retention.

  Ideal Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Is interested in community building, education, or language learning
• Has familiarity with social media platforms (especially Instagram)
• Has basic experience with content creation or marketing (formal or informal)
• Is comfortable working independently in a flexible volunteer environment
• Is aligned with values of inclusion, accessibility, and cultural exchange

We are particularly interested in individuals who have learned French as adults, or who are interested in leveraging their own language learning journey to inform content, outreach, and storytelling.

Assets:

• Experience with Canva, CapCut, or similar tools
• Interest in nonprofits, immigration, or education spaces

Time Commitment

Flexible, but ideally:

• On average, 5 hours per week
• Remote work, with some required attendance at events for content capture

Why Join Us?

This volunteer position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing not-for-profit organization. You’ll have the chance to develop your marketing and community engagement skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of newcomers to Quebec. You will play a key role in shaping the public perception of Pâtes et Parle, and you will work closely with passionate individuals dedicated to fostering a love of language and culture.

Pâtes et Parle is an equal opportunity volunteer organization. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!