U+ Community — Unpaid volunteer opportunity

Your next caption could help someone discover a program or take their first step into volunteering. Join U+ Community as a Social Media & Communications Volunteer and help make community information clear, welcoming and easy to act on. You will turn approved program updates into content that connects with participants and volunteers.

About U+ Community

U+ Community brings volunteers together to support community programs and events. Through U+ Volunteer Connect, volunteers contribute to practical projects in program support, administration, communications and technology.

What you will do

• Draft social posts, captions, program announcements, newsletter items and volunteer stories from approved information.
• Help maintain a content calendar covering program reminders, registration deadlines and relevant seasonal updates.
• Check names, dates, links and next steps so each message is accurate and useful.
• Coordinate with the design and video team, and revise content after staff feedback before publication.
• Record engagement information supplied by staff, summarize useful observations and provide brief updates on your assigned tasks.

What you bring

You enjoy writing for different audiences and can explain information in a friendly, concise way. Familiarity with social platforms is helpful. You should be comfortable checking details, meeting agreed deadlines and using feedback to improve your work.

What you will gain

Practise content planning, writing, editing and interpreting basic engagement information. Help community members find programs and see the contributions volunteers make.

Support and responsibility

Work with approved information and staff review. Use only authorized account access and consented stories or images; refer sensitive messages and questions to staff.

Practical details

• Hybrid, with flexible scheduling. Onsite location: U+ Community, 1595 16th Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3N9.
• Time commitment: 10 hours per week. No fixed minimum placement length; arrange the length and required meetings or shifts with the coordinator.
• Eligibility: Ages 12–30 through U+ Youth Volunteer Connect, a Canada Service Corps-funded youth service program.
• Volunteer costs: None.
• Confirm orientation, role-specific screening and equipment arrangements with the volunteer coordinator before starting.

How to apply

Complete the U+ Volunteer Connect application form and select Social Media & Communications Volunteer. For questions, email volunteer@upluseducation.ca.