VOLUNTEER : Philanthropy & Community Engagement Assistant

Overview

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Philanthropy & Community Engagement Assistant

Organization
:
Jewish Family Services (JFS Vancouver)
Location
:
Vancouver, BC
Position Title
:
Volunteer – Philanthropy & Community Engagement Assistant
Commitment
: 10–15 hours per week (flexible)

Join us as a volunteer and make a meaningful impact by helping us connect with donors, engage the community, and uplift lives.

Jewish Family Services is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Philanthropy & Community Engagement Assistant (Volunteer) to support our fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts. This volunteer role is ideal for someone interested in nonprofit work, fundraising, marketing/communications, or event planning, and who wants to give back to the community while gaining valuable experience.

• Fundraising & Donor Support
  • Assist with donor stewardship, including preparing thank-you letters and campaign updates
  • Conduct research to support engagement strategies
  • Support fundraising initiatives, including tribute-giving and annual campaigns
• Marketing & Communications
  • Draft and schedule engaging social media posts
  • Support updates to the JFS website and newsletters
  • Help create content for marketing and communications
• Event Support
  • Assist with planning and delivering community and volunteer events
  • Help with logistics such as RSVPs, liaising with vendors, and event-day support
• General Administration
  • Provide administrative support, including data entry and project tracking
  • Assist the team with other tasks related to philanthropy and community engagement

• Required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
  • Able to work during daytime hours at our office location in central Vancouver
• Non-Required Assets
  • Interest in fundraising, marketing, communications, or philanthropy
  • Comfortable using social media and basic digital tools
  • Comfortable using email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) or websites (e.g., Word Press)
  • Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge)

• Be part of a compassionate, welcoming, and inclusive organization making a difference in the community
• Gain hands-on non-profit experience in philanthropy, donor relations, communications, and event planning
• Flexible schedule (10–15 hours/week)
• Reference letter provided upon successful completion of volunteer term

If you’re interested in volunteering as a Philanthropy & Community Engagement Assistant, please apply online or send a short email describing your interest and background to

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.