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Bengali Outreach Assistant
Volunteer Position Description:
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in community engagement and outreach within the arts and culture sector. As a Outreach Assistant, you will play a vital role in promoting our art-based programs, events, workshops, and field trips.
Focus area: Community Events/Communications and Outreach
Tasks:
- Support outreach efforts by promoting program
- Assist in planning and organizing arts and culture visits, field trips, and special events.
- Engage with community members to raise awareness of ongoing and upcoming initiatives.
- Distribute promotional materials in the community (e.g. flyers, posters).
- Track and document outreach activities to ensure engagement and impact.
- Help coordinate arts and culture visits, including scheduling and logistics.
- Engage participants during events to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
- Support with administrative tasks as needed.
Qualification and Requirements:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with administrative duties.
- A collaborative attitude and willingness to take initiative
- Fluent in either Bengali or Tigrinya
Location:
- Access Point on Danforth: 3079 Danforth Ave
Time Commitment:
- Tuesdays & Fridays 3pm-5pm
- Minimum of three month commitment
- Commitment to a 1-hour online training session.
Format: In-person
Assets (not required):
- Proficiency in a language other than English: Bengali, Tigrinya.
Benefits to the Volunteer:
- Gain valuable experience in community engagement, outreach, and arts programming.
- Build professional skills and expand your network in the nonprofit and arts sectors
- Be part of a creative and passionate team making a positive impact in the community.
Number of positions available: 2
Apply by: April 18, 2025
Start date: April 28, 2025
To apply: Complete an application form by clicking here
Type Select ‘Bengali Outreach Assistant’ as the “Position Title” in the Application Form.
For more information about this program contact us at volunteer@accessalliance.ca.
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Please note: Due to public health guidelines and organizational precautions around COVID-19, Access Alliance requires all staff, volunteers and students to be fully vaccinated.
We welcome and encourage immigrants and refugees to volunteer with us! We encourage applications from volunteers who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with, including those from racialized and LGBTQ2+ communities.