Event Support Volunteers Needed - Youth Financial Empowerment Event

Organization: The Local Charity / Success Accelerator
Location: Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, Toronto
Event Date: Saturday, September 6, 2024, 10:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Volunteer Orientation: Wednesday, September 3, 7:30-8:30 PM (online)

About Us The Local Charity is a volunteer-run Canadian registered non-profit charity based in Toronto devoted to creating diverse leaders of tomorrow. Our mission is to enable and inspire individuals to reach their greatest potential. Our goal is to empower them to be the author of their own story.

Our sister brand is Success Accelerator, through which all our programs are delivered, supporting our main pillars of elevating and enhancing access to: 🧠 Mental Health | 📚 Essential Life Skills | 💻 Technology

The Opportunity

We are seeking passionate Event Support Volunteers to join our team and help create a welcoming, trauma-informed environment for youth starting their financial empowerment journey. You'll be supporting our kickoff event for the Financial Empowerment Program, working directly with marginalized youth aged 16-29 in the GTA.

This is a meaningful opportunity as we launch our flagship Financial Empowerment program with up to 50 youth participants. You'll have the opportunity to directly impact their experience while helping build a supportive foundation for their transformation journey.

Why This Role Matters

Our youth participants often face significant barriers and may have experienced trauma related to financial stress, family responsibilities, or systemic inequities. A well-organized, welcoming event environment can be the difference between a participant feeling safe to engage or leaving early. Your support will directly impact:

• Program engagement - Warm hospitality helps participants feel welcomed and valued
• Accessibility - Removing logistical barriers ensures all participants can focus on learning
• Community building - Smooth event flow allows meaningful connections to form
• First impressions - Professional, caring event support builds trust and sets participants up for success

How You'll Support the Event Working alongside our existing team, volunteers will assist with various aspects of event coordination including:

• Event setup and logistics support
• Registration and participant welcome
• Food service and hospitality coordination
• Family support (some participants attend with children)
• Event documentation and social media content
• General troubleshooting and participant assistance
• Cleanup and wrap-up activities

Specific tasks will be assigned based on volunteer interests, skills, and event needs on the day.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Reliable and punctual with strong commitment to showing up
• Comfortable working with diverse youth from various backgrounds
• Non-judgmental attitude and respect for participant confidentiality
• Basic communication skills and ability to follow directions
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Experience volunteering with youth or community organizations
• Basic understanding of trauma-informed approaches
• Previous event support or hospitality experience
• Comfortable with children (for childcare support role)
• Basic photography/social media skills (for documentation role)

Background Check: Vulnerable Sector Check not required, but we may ask for a self-declaration form

Time Commitment

• Volunteer Orientation: Wednesday, September 3, 7:30-8:30 PM (online)
• Event Day: 10:45 AM - 5:00 PM (includes setup and cleanup)

What You'll Gain

• Experience supporting youth empowerment and financial literacy
• Insight into trauma-informed program delivery
• Connection with like-minded community members
• References and volunteer experience for your portfolio

How to Apply Visit: https://thelocalcharity.com/apply

Please include which role(s) interest you most and your availability for both the orientation and event day.