Volunteer Engagement Student - Toronto, Canada - Friends of Ruby

Friends of Ruby

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Friends of Ruby

Friends of Ruby is dedicated to the journey and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, aged 16-29 through mental health services, social services, and housing.

Friends of Ruby offers Youth Mental Health services, a Youth Drop-In Centre, and a Transitional Home.

The Centre provides access to barrier-free counselling and therapeutic groups, case management and a drop-in space with hot meals, community, and comprehensive programming.

The Home provides transitional and emergency housing, as well as mental health and life-skills to support youth moving towards independent living.

Friends of Ruby recognizes that a diverse work force is critical to accomplishing our mission.

Our goal is to attract and develop highly talented students and recent graduates from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

We strongly encourage applicants from the 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and diverse backgrounds that meet the requirements of the role.

We suggest applicants introduce themselves, their stories and lived experiences in their cover letter to the degree they are comfortable with.

Why Friends of Ruby?

A safe space to show up authentically through our workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Gain professional and personal development through engaging assignments with a supportive work environment.
Create positive impact while serving and working alongside the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Establish meaningful connections and expand your network in the nonprofit sector.
Produce projects and outcomes that motivate, inspire, and drive you.

Position Summary

The Volunteer Engagement Student will join the Volunteer Coordinator in supporting the organization by managing volunteers for Pride 2023; developing and implementing outreach strategies; developing and delivering trainings for volunteers; developing resources and educational materials; and supporting during the Pride festival as needed.

What You'll Get To Do:

Pride 2023_
Support the recruitment, management, scheduling, and supervision of volunteers during Pride events.
Develop and deliver volunteer training and orientation sessions in preparation for Pride.
Provide support during Pride events throughout May and June.
Ambassador_
Support in the development of a youth and staff ambassador program.
Recruit and train potential ambassadors.
Engage with community partners and volunteers to support the professional development of youth and staff.
Explore additional opportunities for community and corporate collaboration.
Partnerships_
Assist the development and implementation of an outreach strategy and outreach projects.
Assist in educational recruitment with local colleges and universities such as scheduling career fairs and/or info sessions, as well as researching and organizing student community groups.
Supporting in the development of corporate volunteer programming.
Prepare and review materials for educational presentations.

What You'll Bring:

Currently enrolled in an accredited coop or internship program such as event management, nonprofit management, or other relevant programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to multitask in a busy environment, to work well under the pressure of deadlines, and to prioritize tasks appropriately while meeting time sensitive demands.
Highly professional and articulate with sensitivity, discretion, and an appropriate demeanor.
Knowledge or lived experience with the diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Experience working with a diverse team and promoting a positive brand image.
Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Experience working for a social service/mental health/or housing nonprofit considered an asset.

Additional Requirements

Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Police Check Program.
Must be qualified to legally work in Canada.
Willing to work onsite at our Friends of Ruby office located in downtown Toronto.
Willing to work on a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the organization, working evenings on occasions.
Ability to travel to other communitybased settings as needed.

COVID-19 Protocol

Friends of Ruby believes that immunization against COVID-19 is an individual and societal responsibility and that we must do everything possible to protect our clients, families, employees, students, volunteers and contractors against the spread of COVID-19.

As a condition of employment, proof of full vaccination or exemption under the Ontario Human Rights Code must be submitted to Human Resources seven (7) calendar days prior to start date.

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