Volunteer Ambassador – Volunteer Toronto (Toronto)
Enjoy public speaking and helping people get involved in their community?
Volunteer Toronto is looking for Volunteer Ambassadors to lead information sessions that help people of all ages and backgrounds discover the benefits of volunteering and learn how to get started.
As a Volunteer Ambassador, you’ll deliver presentations at library locations across Toronto, share information about volunteer opportunities and resources, and answer questions from people looking to make a difference in their communities. You’ll prepare presentation materials, update slides with recent volunteer examples, and create an engaging and welcoming experience for diverse audiences.
This is a great opportunity to develop your public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills while helping connect people with meaningful volunteer opportunities across Toronto.
Commitment:
Type: Flexible, ongoing volunteer opportunity
Frequency: Approximately 4 hours per month
Schedule: Based on scheduled information sessions
Format: In-person
Volunteers Needed: 4
Requirements:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Confidence and comfort delivering presentations and explaining information to an audience
Comfortable using PowerPoint, Google Sheets, or SharePoint documents
Enthusiastic, respectful, reliable, and punctual
Strong English language proficiency (Canadian Language Benchmark of 7.5 or higher)
Responsive to emails and proactive about signing up for presentations
What You’ll Do:
Lead information sessions about the benefits and impact of volunteering and how to get started
Engage audiences of diverse ages, backgrounds, and experiences, including youth, seniors, newcomers, job seekers, and professionals
Review and become familiar with PowerPoint presentations and session content
Update 3–5 slides per presentation with recent volunteer examples
Deliver information sessions at library locations across Toronto
Arrive early to set up and test presentation technology
Represent Volunteer Toronto in a friendly and respectful manner and answer participants’ questions about volunteering
What You’ll Gain:
Develop your presentation, interpersonal, and public speaking skills while helping others find meaningful ways to contribute to their communities. You’ll have opportunities to attend Volunteer Toronto’s in-house training and volunteer appreciation events. Confirmation of volunteer hours and references are also available when needed. TTC tickets will be reimbursed.
About Volunteer Toronto:
Volunteer Toronto works to increase the positive impact of volunteering across Toronto by inspiring, informing, and connecting volunteers with organizations that need them. Its vision is a caring, inclusive, and engaged Toronto where everyone has opportunities to participate and contribute meaningfully.
Additional Information:
This is an accessible, in-person volunteer opportunity. Information sessions take place at different library locations across Toronto, and volunteers can select a preferred location.
Ready to Inspire Others to Get Involved?
As a Volunteer Ambassador, you’ll help people discover the value of volunteering, explore ways to get involved, and find the resources they need to make a difference. If you enjoy connecting with people, sharing information, and speaking in front of an audience, we’d love to hear from you!
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Email: leaders.wil@gmail.com
Subject: Volunteer Ambassador- Volunteer Toronto
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