Website & Graphic Design Specialist Volunteer

***Experienced newcomer professionals are highly encouraged to apply***
***Due to a high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted***
***This position will remain open until filled***
Time Commitment: Approximately 5-8 hours/week (flexible schedule)

About Foodeliver: Foodeliver is a community-based nonprofit that collects surplus food from local businesses and delivers it directly to newcomer and low-income families across Ottawa. Our mission is to reduce food waste and fight hunger while promoting dignity, inclusion, and care, because kindness travels on four wheels.
Role Overview: We’re looking for a creative and skilled Volunteer Website & Graphic Design Specialist to support the redesign and development of Foodeliver’s new website. Working closely with our Website and Marketing Team, you will help create an attractive, user-friendly, and visually consistent website that reflects Foodeliver’s mission, values, and brand identity.
The ideal volunteer has strong Canva skills, experience with webpage design using Canva, and a good understanding of branding, color coordination, typography, and visual consistency across website pages. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creative work, has an eye for detail, and wants to use their design skills to support a meaningful community initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Support the creative redesign and development of Foodeliver’s new website.
• Use Canva to create and refine website page layouts and visual elements.
• Apply Foodeliver’s brand colours, fonts, and visual identity consistently across all pages.
• Ensure consistency in design, colour coordination, alignment, and overall website appearance.
• Collaborate with the Website and Marketing Team to improve the website’s visual appeal and user experience.

Ideal Skills:

• Proficient in Canva, particularly for webpage design and digital content creation.
• Good understanding of branding, colours, fonts, typography, and visual consistency.
• Strong eye for design, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Experience in website design, graphic design, or digital marketing is an asset.
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Passion for supporting community-based initiatives.

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
Volunteers will gain valuable hands-on experience contributing to the creative redesign and development of a nonprofit website. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase their Canva, graphic design, branding, and website design skills while building their portfolio through meaningful, real-world work. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to collaborate with a community-based organization, contribute creative ideas, strengthen their design and communication skills, and see how their work helps communicate an organization's mission and impact to a wider audience.

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
Volunteers will gain valuable hands-on experience contributing to the creative redesign and development of a nonprofit website. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase their Canva, graphic design, branding, and website design skills while building their portfolio through meaningful, real-world work. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to collaborate with a community-based organization, contribute creative ideas, strengthen their design and communication skills, and see how their work helps communicate an organization's mission and impact to a wider audience.

How will the organization benefit?
The Volunteer Website & Graphic Design Specialist will play an important role in strengthening Foodeliver’s online presence and ensuring that its new website reflects the organization's mission, values, and brand identity. Their creative expertise will help us develop a visually appealing, professional, and consistent website that effectively communicates our programs, engages visitors, and helps build trust with community members, volunteers, donors, and potential partners. By supporting the website redesign, the volunteer will help Foodeliver improve its digital visibility, strengthen its communications, and reach more individuals and organizations interested in supporting our mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger.