Volunteer Positions

Role: Join our Fundraising Team
Organization: Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada
Location: virtual/remote, anywhere in Canada

Are you passionate about using your skills to help make Canadian cities more sustainable? Would you like to join a team with a clear focus and goals?

We are looking for new members for our Fundraising Team in several areas.

Seeking positions as a Campus Ambassador, Content Creator and Outreach Volunteer.

BACKGROUND

A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) is an urban-centred region where teams educate and engage people in activities to develop a culture of sustainability. BEC Canada (BECC) is a national charity that supports development of BECs in Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and Vancouver.

Campus Ambassador

• Represent the organization on campus and promote initiatives within the student community 
• Share social media content regularly to increase awareness and engagement
• Recruit new volunteers and encourage student participation
• Organize or support small-scale campus activities or events
• Act as a liaison between students and the organization
• Contribute to building a long-term campus network and presence
• Provide insights on student interests and trends to improve outreach strategies
• Support grassroots marketing and peer-to-peer engagement

Content Creator

• Create engaging social media content including short-form videos, graphics, and written posts for platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn
• Conduct and edit volunteer interviews to produce storytelling-driven content (e.g., testimonials, reels)
• Develop educational and vision-based content aligned with sustainability and Biosphere Eco-City themes
• Collaborate with team members to plan and batch-produce weekly content
• Edit videos (30–45s format), add captions, and optimize for engagement
• Design simple visual assets using tools like PhotoShop, Canva or similar platforms
• Maintain a consistent content pipeline to support weekly posting schedules

Outreach Volunteer

• Conduct in-person community outreach through surveys, street engagement, and events
• Interact with the public to raise awareness about sustainability initiatives and collect insights
• Support execution of activities such as eco-walks, school programs, and community events
• Use structured talking points and scripts to communicate key messages effectively
• Assist in gathering photos/videos during outreach activities for content creation
• Help distribute and manage surveys (digital or paper-based)
• Provide feedback on community responses and engagement trends
• Represent the organization in a professional and approachable manner

ORGANIZATION OF THE FUNDRAISING TEAM

The Team is divided into sub-teams for Grants Research, Core Support, Partnerships, and Writing. The team normally meets monthly online and sub-teams may also meet separately. There is a strong link to the BECC Project Development Team.

COMMITMENT

Volunteers are expected to dedicate 3-4 hours per week, including team meetings. The time is flexible around other personal commitments.

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please send your resume or questions to shahin@BioEcoCity.org and wayne@BioEcoCity.org

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