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Communications & Social Media Team Volunteer

Virtual / Remote Ongoing

Summary

The Arrival Aid Foundation is looking for volunteers to join our communications team to help strengthen our connection with immigrant and refugee communities while growing our online presence.

Location

Virtual / Remote

This opportunity can be done from anywhere.

When

Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible

About This Opportunity

Role Overview

We are looking for creative and motivated volunteers to join Arrival Aid’s Communications & Social Media Team. Volunteers will help create engaging and accessible content to promote programs, events, advocacy initiatives, and community resources across our digital platforms.

This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in communications, design, storytelling, social impact, community engagement, or digital media.


Responsibilities

Depending on interest and experience, volunteers may help with:

  • Designing Instagram posts, stories, and promotional graphics
  • Creating reels, short-form videos, or visual content
  • Writing captions, newsletters, or outreach materials
  • Supporting social media planning and scheduling
  • Promoting workshops, events, and community initiatives
  • Helping ensure content is accessible, inclusive, and community-centered
  • Brainstorming creative campaigns and engagement ideas
  • Photography or event content collection (if applicable)

Qualifications

We welcome applicants of all experience levels. Ideal volunteers may have:

  • Interest in social impact, community engagement, advocacy, or storytelling
  • Familiarity with platforms such as Instagram, Canva, TikTok, or CapCut
  • Creativity and willingness to collaborate
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in graphic design, photography, videography, or social media is an asset, but not required
  • Passion for inclusive and accessible communication


What You’ll Gain

  • Experience in nonprofit/community communications
  • Portfolio-building opportunities
  • Creative leadership and collaboration experience
  • Volunteer reference(s) upon request
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful community initiatives

Accessibility & Inclusion

Arrival Aid is committed to creating inclusive and welcoming volunteer opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from newcomers, racialized youth, disabled and neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and people with diverse lived experiences.


Please send the following to info@arrival-aid.ca by June 14, 2026:

- A short introduction about yourself

- Your resume

- Any relevant interests or experience

- Examples of past work (can include Canva projects, Instagram posts, graphics, or story designs, videography etc.)

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

  • Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
  • Minimum 16 years old
  • Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com
  • Resume or Linkedin profile
  • Own laptop with internet access and camera

Causes

Newcomer & Refugee Services Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness

Skills & Experience

Digital/Graphic Design Digital Marketing Social Media & Blogging

Tags

Communications/PR social media, marketing, event...

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