Marketing and Graphics Volunteer Position

Alzheimer Society

The Alzheimer Society’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to promote research.

OUR VALUES

Collaboration Accountability Respect Excellence

The Alzheimer Society is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We are also committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for

candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Position Title: Marketing and Graphic Designer Volunteer

Start Date: June 1, 2026

Hours: 1 day a week (4 to 6 hours/Flexible)

Type of Position: Onsite

Location: Aurora Office

Department: Fund Development

Job Category: Digital Campaigns and Marketing and Communications

The Alzheimer Society of York Region offers support, education, navigation and DAY programs to people impacted by dementia.

We are seeking a creative and detailed-oriented Digital Campaign Assistant to support our fundraising campaigns and donor communications. This role presents an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to contribute their marketing, communications and graphics expertise to the fund development and communications team of Alzheimer Society of York Region or who want to build a strong social-impact portfolio and network within the fundraising environment. Your efforts will help raise awareness of Alzheimer disease and other dementias and funds to support programs that benefit local families who have been impacted by the disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use Canva to create eye-catching social media graphics, website banners, and digital headers for our annual campaigns.
• Design high-quality campaign promotion slides, mailing inserts, and thank-you cards to support annual giving and digital outreach.
• Assist in the layout and visual flow of email newsletters to maximize our supporter’s engagement.
• Ensure all digital campaign activities and newsletter designs maintain a polished, consistent brand identity across all platforms.
• Design and build simple post-campaign surveys to gather our donors and supporters feedback, helping us better understand our community and improve future campaigns.
• Assist in managing the Alzheimer Society of York Region photo library.
• Design poster and flyer templates for programs and campaigns in Canva.

• Help develop and maintain a program guide and quarterly program calendar in Canva.

  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High proficiency in Canva is essential, including the use of templates, brand kits, and multipage layouts.
• Experience or interest in digital design or marketing with a strong eye for clean and engaging visual layouts is preferred.
• Experience in designing in adobe illustrator, Canva or similar applications.
• Familiarity (or a strong willingness to learn) with engagement tools like Google Forms or SurveyMonkey to build donor surveys and quizzes.
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Listening, oral, and written).
• Able and willing to easily receive and follow instructions, policies, and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Resume
• Application with 2 references
• Interview
• Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Check
• Signed Policies, Confidentiality Agreements, and other Forms

ORIENTATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT

• Orientation to the agency and volunteer program
• Role orientation and training
• Ongoing support provided

BENEFITS

• Gain design, communications and administration work experience.
• Build your resume and build upon existing skills.
• Build on your communication and interpersonal skills.
• Develop social and professional networks.
• Gain opportunities to meet new people; support your community.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are invited to send their resume by June 1, 2026, to donate@alzheimer-york.com with Fund Development Office Volunteer in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore early submission is encouraged. We thank everyone for their interest, however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

AS York is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse population we serve. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment for this volunteer opportunity and related process, please contact us at 905-726-3477.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario's Human Rights Code.