Women Build and Next Generation Build Event Assistant – Habitat GTA

Location: 155 Bermondsey Road, Toronto, ON, M4A 1X9

Reports to: Winnie Ng, Manager, Donor Stewardship and Events

When: September 21st to 25th,,30th and October 1, 7 am to 1 pm

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.

Role Description:

Women Build and Next Generation Build is a celebrated Habitat for Humanity GTA initiative that brings people together to empower one another, support affordable homeownership, and strengthen local communities. As an Event Assistant 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.

Position Summary:

Event Assistant Volunteers support the smooth coordination of the Women Build event by helping with setup, participant check-in, directing guests, and ensuring activities run on schedule. This is a non-building role, focused on event support and creating a welcoming, organized, and positive experience for all participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with morning coffee service, as well as stage, tent, and station setup and clean-up
• Support registration, including handing out t-shirts and name tags and directing participants to authorized parking
• Help with lunch setup, maintain the buffet area, and assist with clean-up afterward
• Prepare swag bags for Women Build event participants
• Assist with end-of-day pack-up and clean-up

What You Bring:

• Strong commitment to customer service
• Able to work effectively with a diverse team
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to engage with staff and event participants
• Positive attitude, friendly, and enthusiastic
• Understanding of Habitat GTA’s mission and a desire to promote it
• Comfortable working outdoors and on uneven ground
• Previous event experience is an asset

Benefits of the Role:

• Meet new people and connect with others who share your interests
• Build new skills and strengthen your resume or scholarship applications
• Gain hands-on event experience and build confidence in a team setting
• Become an important part of Habitat for Humanity GTA and get to know staff, future homeowners, and fellow volunteers
• Give back to your community while supporting affordable homeownership

For more information on this opportunity or have questions, please email volunteer@habitatgta.ca, subject line Women Build & Next Generation Event Assistant.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage volunteers with disabilities, and upon individual request, will endeavour to provide appropriate accommodations. Please contact volunteer services with any questions at volunteer@habitatgta.ca or 416-755-7353 x 2275.