Volunteer

Organization: The Impact Ambassadors

Position Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

Location: 116, Industry street, York, Ontario

Time Commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week

Work Type: Hybrid, Remote

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

Key Perks: Verified Volunteer Hours | Hands-on Non-Profit Experience

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. 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, community engagement and partnership, marketing, social media and content development to digital marketing, public speaking and facilitation, fundraising, accounting, research.

You'll work closely with 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 Digital 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

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 and Facebook.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace
• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines and work collaboratively.
• 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 3-5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on project needs and volunteer availability.

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.

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact?

Kindly send your resume to this email: [info@theimpactambassadors.ca]

Required career level

Volunteer