Weekend Networking Session Volunteer (Coding Theme)
U+ Toastmasters
205 Torbay Rd, Markham, ON L3R 1G6, Canada
Onsite
2026-07-27
2026-08-23
Visiting / Chatting / Socializing
Unpaid Volunteer Position
no work experience required
Join our team as a Weekend Networking Session Volunteer and help create a welcoming, beginner-friendly session centred around coding, problem-solving, and peer learning. As a volunteer, you will support a small group of participants as they explore simple coding activities, share their interests, and build confidence using technology.
What you will do:
- Help prepare laptops, coding platforms, instructions, and activity materials
- Welcome participants and support brief introductions
- Assist with beginner-friendly coding exercises, challenges, or demonstrations
- Help participants understand instructions and troubleshoot basic coding issues
- Encourage participants to share ideas, ask questions, and help one another
- Support small-group discussions about coding interests, projects, and technology
- Help keep the session organized and activities moving at a comfortable pace
- Assist with basic setup and cleanup
What you will gain:
- Experience supporting beginner-friendly coding and technology activities
- Opportunities to strengthen communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Practical experience helping others understand basic coding concepts
- Greater confidence explaining technical information in a simple and supportive way
- A chance to connect with others who are interested in coding and technology
Who We’re Looking For:
- Age between 12–30
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable speaking in front of small groups
- Patient, respectful, and supportive when working with seniors
- Ability to guide discussions and encourage participation
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail in preparing slides and handouts
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
- Ability to adapt communication style to different learning needs
- Commitment to completing basic training
- Fluency in English
- Successful Vulnerable Sector Check (required if over 18)
Bonus Skills:
- Knowledge in social media handling
- Public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service experience
- Creative content creation
Required career level
- Volunteer
Years of experience (Optional)
- no work experience required
Required languages
- English