VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Positions: Board/ Committee/ Working Group Members (volunteers)
Type: unpaid, volunteer 
Organization: Stone Soup Network
Location: Toronto, Ottawa or anywhere - virtual

Are you someone who enjoys working with others? Do hands-on projects inspire you? Do you like networking? 

Stone Soup Network is seeking people from different backgrounds who can offer their time and talents through a range of skill-sets!

The Stone Soup Network is seeking volunteers to devote 3 to 6 hours a month to the Stone Soup Network and its various projects. All meetings are being held virtually, via zoom, due to the COVID pandemic. 

What kinds of people are we looking for?

People with:

• Communications /Marketing  skills— develop communication strategies (outreach) that leverages social media channels and opportunities to promote SSN 
• Fundraising skills— develop ideas for events, identify funding opportunities, apply for grants
• Financial skills— organize financial reports, ensure finances are accurate and accountable 
• Community-builing skills -  contact and build relationships with community organizations, businesses, local and municipal partners 
• Administrative skills — organize meetings, record minutes of the meeting, and share actions/decisions with teams

What is Stone Soup Network?

Stone Soup Network (SSN) began in Toronto’s vibrant west end (Junction-High Park) and has expanded to Ottawa. SSN builds connections by sharing community resources with individuals and families who need them. SSN manages a database of donated items from local merchants, like grocery and pharmacy gift cards, oil changes, books and toys.Our local Stone Soups collaborate with an amazing team of non-profit partners. These “social connectors”, people like social workers, shelter support staff, religious leaders and health care providers help make the connection between the donations and the people who need them most. Since 2016, over $250,000 in donated goods and services have been shared with over 3,000 people struggling with poverty.

Our goal is to create long-term impact by helping to build healthier, more socially cohesive communities.

The Stone Soup Network garners support from local businesses who operate in their local communities. It’s easy for them to bring their products to their consumers because their consumers are nearby. By cutting down on these miles, people are reducing the environmental impact of transportation. 

Questions or to apply...

Interested applicants can inquire for more information and/or send resumes to info@stonesoupnetwork.ca and KateHoffmann@StoneSoupNetwork.ca

In the subject line of your email, please put Volunteer (and the position you are interested in) and your full name. 

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We are actively seeking out people from diverse backgrounds to foster and encourage an atmosphere of inclusive participation from all people living in our communities, across Canada. We are encouraging the following groups: Persons with Disabilities, Black, Indigenous and people of colour to apply, as first consideration will be given to candidates self-identifying as part of these groups.

In terms of process, we like to know about you (what your interests and skills are). We arrange an informal interview (30 minutes approx.) We check references (2 or 3). We help you learn about our organization by providing you with reading materials and/or inviting you to an orientation session.

We are grateful to you for your interest! Due to limited volunteer resources, we will only be able to reach out to candidates being considered for an interview. We accept applications all year round, and expect to recruit in phases.