Fund Development Volunteer– Remote/Hybrid

Volunteer Location: Mostly Remote with occasional office day-155 Bermondsey Road

Hours: 10 to 20 hours per week

Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region, and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 26 new communities, empowering more than 500 families. To learn more, visit https://habitatgta.ca/

Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact every year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.

Impact Area: Community Engagement, Fundraising & Donor Stewardship

Role Description:

Women Build is a celebrated Habitat for Humanity GTA initiative that brings women together to empower one another, support affordable homeownership, and strengthen local communities. As a Fund Development Volunteer, you will play a key role in enhancing the Women Build experience and contributing to Habitat GTA’s mission by supporting both event preparation and participant engagement.

In this role, you will help source items for Women Build participant swag bags—an effort that elevates the event, enhances supporter recognition, and adds value to the donor and volunteer experience. Your support helps ensure a positive and engaging experience for all Women Build participants while strengthening Habitat GTA’s broader mission of building safe, decent, and affordable homes for families across the Greater Toronto Area.

What you need to know:

• An on-line orientation session is required before your first volunteer shift.
• All volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old.
• Volunteers under the age of 18 require a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Position Responsibilities:

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Confidence with cold calling and donor outreach.
• Professional written communication skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a fund development, fundraising, nonprofit management, marketing, or communications program would be an asset.

Position Benefits:

• Make a Direct Impact: Contribute to Habitat for Humanity GTA’s mission of creating safe, decent, and affordable homes for local families.
• Empower Women in Your Community: Support an initiative that brings women together to lead, build, and make a visible difference.
• Build Fundraising & Stewardship Skills: Gain hands‑on experience in donor engagement, in‑kind gift sourcing, and event‑related fundraising activities.
• Expand Your Professional Network: Connect with Habitat GTA staff, community partners, donors, and other volunteers committed to social impact.

Time Commitment

• Flexible schedule leading up to the Women Build event in September.

Please send resume to volunteer@habitatgta.ca with Fund Development Volunteer in subject line.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is an Equal Opportunity employer, we support Diversity, Inclusion and representation of the people, Organizations, and communities we work with and serve. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team. If you require accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact our volunteer resources team at Volunteer@habitatgta.ca or call 4167557353 (Ext 2275)