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- Adults
- Member Agency Staff
- Seniors
- Young Adults
Competencies/Skills
- Networking Abilities
- Social Skills
- Teamwork
Opportunity last updated: November 5th
Outreach and Communications Volunteer Intern
Remote/Micro Volunteering- Suitable for Seniors
The Outreach and Communications Intern supports the BIPOC Foundation by serving as a bridge between the organization and the public, helping to engage potential members, foster community connections, and strengthen external relationships. This role involves assisting with outreach coordination, managing communication calendars (events, media, and press), and supporting the delivery of public relations initiatives that promote the Foundation’s programs and events.
The unpaid internship position provides you with practical skills and hands-on experience in a professional office setting. If you are new to Canada, this is an excellent opportunity for you to gain office experience, particularly in a Canadian cultural context.
This position will be a hybrid opportunity with a combination of online commitment, along with in-person meetings held.
Volunteer Duties
- Track and maintain calendars (editorial, press conferences, events, etc.).
- Coordinate sales, marketing, and planning to promote the services of the organization and receive donations.
- Draft, edit, and design PR content and (media announcements, newsletter inclusions, and speeches).
- Examining and documenting media coverage and tracking relevant PR metrics.
- Maintaining outreach activity records and mailing lists.
- Archive and scan materials for the press clips for periodical reports.
- Build relationships through outreach with community members.
- Assist the volunteer lead with communications and answering volunteer questions.
- Represent BIPOC at events, fairs.
- NOTE: Required to report to BIPOC events, programs and fairs
Age Requirements
18 years old or above
Schedule
6-8 months, 20 hours/week
- Wednesdays, from 1pm
- Fridays, from 1:30pm
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Administrative & Office Work,Community Engagement,Marketing & Communications
Application Type
Basic
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The Media/Content Creation Volunteer supports the BIPOC Foundation’s storytelling and digital outreach efforts by creating engaging content that highlights community initiatives, success stories, and leadership features.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about digital media, visual storytelling, and social impact.
This position will be a hybrid opportunity with a combination of online commitment, along with in-person meetings held.
The Outreach and Communications Volunteer supports the BIPOC Foundation by serving as a bridge between the organization and the public, helping to engage potential members, foster community connections, and strengthen external relationships.
This role involves assisting with outreach coordination, managing communication calendars (events, media, and press), and supporting the delivery of public relations initiatives that promote the Foundation’s programs and events.
This position will be a hybrid opportunity with a combination of online commitment, along with in-person meetings held.
This opportunity is available as either a regular volunteer position or an unpaid internship. Please refer to the Schedule section below to choose a commitment.
The unpaid internship position provides you with practical skills and hands-on experience in a professional office setting. If you are new to Canada, this is an excellent opportunity for you to gain office experience, particularly in a Canadian cultural context.
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to BIPOC.
In December 2025, we’ll focus only on event-based opportunities. We’ll respond to other volunteer inquiries or referrals starting in January 2026.
Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.