Volunteer Opportunities

Positions: Community Workshop Assistant
Organization: Sustainable Community Aid Network
Location: Brampton, GTA, Ontario 

Overview

The Community Workshop Assistant supports the successful delivery of the Sustainability on My Mind – Seniors Edition program in Brampton South. Volunteers play an essential role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and well-organized environment for senior participants while contributing to outreach, workshop facilitation, and overall program operations.

Qualifications

• Interest in community development, sustainability, or senior engagement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Dependable, organized, and able to work collaboratively
• Comfortable working in diverse, multicultural environments
• Willingness to engage directly with seniors
• Additional languages are considered an asset

Supervision & Structure

Volunteers will work under the direction of the Program Coordinator and will receive clear guidance, task assignments, and ongoing support throughout the program

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Engagement

• Support the distribution of promotional materials across community spaces and partner networks
• Assist in engaging seniors and encouraging participation, particularly among newcomers and underserved groups
• Help communicate workshop details clearly and accessibly
• Conduct short surveys and interviews with seniors to understand their interests, needs, and preferences related to natural health remedies and sustainable living

Workshop Delivery Support

• Assist facilitators during hands-on activities such as natural remedy preparation and sustainable living practices
• Guide participants through activities as needed, ensuring clarity and comfort
• Encourage peer-to-peer interaction and knowledge sharing among participants

Participant Experience & Accessibility

• Welcome participants, manage sign-in, and provide general assistance throughout sessions
• Support seniors with varying mobility, language, or accessibility needs
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and culturally sensitive environment

Logistics & Operations

• Assist with workshop setup, including preparing materials, organizing stations, and ensuring readiness
• Support cleanup and proper storage of materials after each session
• Help ensure all materials are distributed and used efficiently

Monitoring & Feedback Collection

• Assist in collecting attendance and participant feedback
• Support basic documentation required for program evaluation and reporting

Time Commitment

• Approximately 3 hours per workshop session
• Flexible support for outreach, surveys, interviews, and preparation activities between sessions
• Participation across multiple workshops is preferred for consistency

What Volunteers Gain

• Practical experience in community programming and workshop facilitation
• Skill development in communication, coordination, and engagement
• Exposure to sustainability practices and community-based learning
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact

To apply, please e-mail your resume and a brief covering letter to:
programs@s-can.org
subject: Community Workshop Assistant

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