Volunteer

BCW Needs Your Help

We're always looking for women of action to join our committees to help develop programs, coordinate events, plan and execute projects. The list of to-do’s is endless!​

If you are interested in joining our committee, to volunteer your time, however short it may be; Please complete the volunteer application form, we would love to have you!

Benefits of Volunteering

Member Discounts

Develop Soft and Transferrable Skills

Improve Self Esteem

Build Your Professional Network

Develop Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Have Fun Supporting a Movement!

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Position Summary:

    BCW is looking for a Social Media Volunteer to conduct research and create valuable, fact-based content specific to Black Canadian Women.

    Social Media Volunteer responsibilities include: creating social media strategies, researching given topics, creating visuals, caption writing, post scheduling, performance tracking, reposting, engagement with our followers and collaborating with teams within the organization to accomplish given objectives.

    The ideal candidate will be a fast learner, optimistic attitude, great team working skills and a passion for service. The candidate should also have experience with social media management, original content creation, Hootsuite, Mailchimp and Wix website. The selected volunteer will be working with a team to accomplish the above listed responsibilities and must be able to commit a minimum of 1-2 hours per week.

    *Bilingual is a bonus (French/English)

    Ultimately, you will help us reach our target audience by delivering both useful and appealing online information about Black Canadian Women in Action and attracting new members to join our organization.

    Responsibilities

    Research industry-related topics

    Edit and proofread written pieces before publication

    Promote content on social networks and monitor engagement (e.g. comments and shares)

    Identify our target audience needs and recommend new topics

    Coordinate with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles

    Track performance of socials

    Work within a team to accomplish objectives

    *To Apply Please send an email with your resume, cover letter and an example of work to info@bcwinaction.ca

  • Position Summary

    BCW is looking for a Marketing Volunteer. This volunteer position will be done remotely and/or in office. The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience in marketing, content creation, and graphic design. The objective of the role is to support the production of poster design and posting on our social media.

    Experience and Qualifications

    Marketing experience

    Graphic design experience

    Social media management experience

    Edit and proofread written pieces before publication

    Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

    Enthusiasm for the mission of BCW and the community we serve

    Benefits

    This role provides valuable experience for studying marketing & communications students, anyone with a passion for empowering black women and girls, and a desire to be socially connected to the community served. Volunteers are highly valued members of BCW and as such we will provide reference letters for all volunteers who successfully complete a placement, upon request.

    Deadline: Open until suitable candidates found

    Contract/Commitment:1-2 hours per week

    *To Apply Please send an email with your resume, cover letter and an example of work to info@bcwinaction.ca

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