U+ Community — Unpaid volunteer opportunity

A clear reminder or a helpful welcome can make volunteering much easier. Join U+ Community as a Volunteer Coordination Volunteer and help the team organize onboarding, schedules and training records. You will support the practical details that help volunteers feel informed and ready to contribute.

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

• Help prepare and share approved onboarding information, next steps and orientation materials.
• Update volunteer schedules and availability records, and flag gaps or changes for the staff coordinator.
• Track completion of required onboarding and training using staff-provided records.
• Send approved reminders about training, shifts, meetings and outstanding information.
• Collect brief progress updates, keep coordination records current and refer questions, concerns or schedule decisions to the appropriate staff member.

What you bring

You communicate clearly, follow through on commitments and enjoy helping people stay organized. Comfort with shared calendars, spreadsheets and email is useful. Respect for privacy and the ability to handle changes calmly are important for this work.

What you will gain

Develop experience in scheduling, volunteer communication and onboarding support. Learn how consistent follow-up helps a volunteer team work together and keeps community activities running.

Support and responsibility

Use the coordinator's approved information and processes. Staff retain responsibility for volunteer selection, placements, sensitive issues and final schedule decisions.

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 Volunteer Coordination Volunteer. For questions, email volunteer@upluseducation.ca.