JOIN THE EVENT & COMMUNITY TEAM
Be Where Things Are Happening
Love events, meeting people and being part of the action?
Join the Event & Community Team and gain hands-on experience helping nonprofits bring events, campaigns and community initiatives to life.
Get involved with:
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Events and festivals
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Registration and guest experience
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Event setup and logistics
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Conferences and leadership events
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Fundraisers and awareness campaigns
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Community fairs
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Speaker and panel support
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Event photography and content
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Community outreach
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Behind the scenes event coordination
The experience you gain
Bring events to life
Get hands-on experience making events & community initiatives happen.
Make an impact locally
Support causes, organizations and communities in your backyard.
Learn to Work With People
Build communication & people skills in fast-moving, real-world environments.
Create, Capture & Connect
Build experience in event content, photography, outreach & social media.
Master Behind-the-Scenes
Get experience with logistics, coordination, setup and takedown.
Grow Into a Leader
Build the confidence to take initiative & solve problems in real-time.
Emerging Leaders is more than volunteering.
It’s a chance to build your experience, grow your confidence and discover what you’re capable of.
We connect youth ages 14 to 30 across Canada with nonprofits where they can gain hands-on experience, develop career ready skills, meet new people and make a real difference.
Whether you’re building your first resume, exploring a career, looking for meaningful experience or ready to take your leadership to the next level, there’s a place for you here.
Choose the team that feels like you.
We’ll help you find the opportunity.
Watch the video to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Placement Project.
Why Join Emerging Leaders?
How it works
Your Next Step Is Simple
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Tell us about you
Complete the quick form to tell us a little more about what type of opportunities you are looking for.
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Book a call with us
Get a 1 on 1 call with an ELPP Placement Coordinator to talk about opportunities that would be a good fit for you.
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Get Matched
We will connect you with an organization and role that aligns with your interests and goals.
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Get Involved
Start your placement, build experience, contribute to your community and grow as a leader!
Hear from ELPP Volunteers
Real stories from young people building experience, confidence and impact through Emerging Leaders.
Muskaan Khan
"One of the most rewarding parts of volunteering with the Emerging Leaders Placement Project has been learning so much about leadership. In one of my roles, I managed a fundraiser for a school club, which involved a lot of time management and making sure everything ran smoothly. I also learned some marketing skills during that placement because I had to figure out how to promote and sell items to raise money."
Vanessa Muñoz Carvajal
"Volunteering at food banks in New Westminster showed me the dedication of volunteers - especially seniors - who give their time selflessly for years. Their commitment to serving others is truly admirable and inspiring. The most rewarding part of volunteering is the personal fulfillment and self-recognition that comes from helping others and knowing my time and effort make a real difference."
Ira Patel
"Volunteering at the Women in Leadership Foundation was very successful for me. I was creating marketing content, creating templates, and helping the organization with communication and outreach. I saw how much creativity, planning, and cooperation are involved in running a nonprofit. It was very inspiring to be part of the cause that supports women and gives opportunities for future leaders."
Ready to Join the Team?
You don't need years of experience.
And you don't need to have your future figured out.
Tell us who you are, what you're interested in and what you'd like to learn.
Our Emerging Leaders team will use your interests, skills, goals, location and availability to help identify nonprofit opportunities that could be a great fit.