Unlock the magic that volunteering with the largest chapter of IABC worldwide provides! Our volunteers are an integral part of IABC/Toronto, and we have a number of fantastic volunteer opportunities across our 11 portfolios – from events to finance to award submission judging. If you are looking to enhance your skills, expand your professional network, supercharge your career, and give back to the community – look no further.
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Current Opportunities
OVATION Awards
- Finance & Budget Director
- Stage Manager
- Social Media Coordinator
- Content Coordinator
- Awards Coordinator
- AV Coordinator
- Speech Writer
- Networking Coordinator
- Events Coordinator
- Award Entry Platform Coordinator
Communications and Digital Media
- Communicator Editor in Chief
- Social Media Community Manager
Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)
- IDEA Committee Co-Chair
Thinking about becoming a volunteer? Here are a few things to consider:
1. Your goals and availability
Think through what you’re hoping to achieve through your volunteering experience and how much time you can dedicate without sacrificing your work/life balance. Whatever you’re able to contribute in terms of time and effort, we are happy to work with you to determine the best role based on your interests, goals, and weekly availability.
2. Understand the IABC/Toronto portfolios
We have 11 portfolios focused on various parts of chapter operations. See what each portfolio is focused on in the table below and shortlist several portfolios that align with your volunteering goals.
IABC/Toronto’s portfolios overview
What is this portfolio about?
This portfolio oversees IABC/Toronto’s online branding and presence. Work with the VP to develop and implement the chapter’s social media strategy. The portfolio also publishes Communicator, our bi-monthly digital magazine.
Description coming soon
What is this portfolio about?
Membership is a strategic portfolio that actively attracts and engages our chapter’s members, ensuring they fully leverage the benefits of their membership and gathers their feedback. This portfolio works closely with two other portfolios: Communications & Digital Media and Students and New Communicators.
What is this portfolio about?
The portfolio creates meaningful professional development and networking opportunities that help members and non-members advance their knowledge and skills and build a strong professional network.
Volunteering for this portfolio will present you with opportunities to get creative as you help the VP conceptualize, organize and promote various events throughout the year.
What is this portfolio about?
This portfolio supports the OVATION Awards, the chapter’s flagship event that recognizes the best communications talent in the GTA. Volunteer positions usually get listed here in October.
Details coming soon.
What is this portfolio about?
The portfolio has various volunteer positions that help oversee three key areas of the chapter’s activities:
- The OVATION Awards program, where you will help the VP recruit, recognize and guide senior communicators in their role as judges.
- Facilitate the Communicator of the Year award.
- In collaboration with IABC HQ, promote and deliver certification exams (CMP, SCMP) in the GTA.
What is this portfolio about?
This portfolio focuses on creating opportunities for the professional development, networking and networking needs of specialized groups of communicators within IABC/Toronto. The portfolio runs the chapters Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) group, which holds regular evening events that alternate between seminars and socials. The portfolio may also hold networking events for niche communicators.
What is this portfolio about?
This portfolio creates and maintains critical partnerships for the effective working of the chapter’s programs and activities. If you enjoy identifying, soliciting and liaising with sponsor organizations, this portfolio may be ideal for you.
What is this portfolio about?
This portfolio looks after the recruitment, retainment, and recognition of all IABC/Toronto’s volunteers. It also operates the annual Mentorship Program. The portfolio is very member-facing and will present you with plentiful opportunities to expand your network.
Details coming soon.
Download portfolio descriptions in PDF format
Ready to take the next step?
Submit a volunteer form to apply. Our VP, Volunteers and Mentorship will reach out to schedule a connect to discuss your volunteer aspirations and availability in more depth.
Have questions?
Reach out to the VP, Volunteers and Mentorship.