Volunteer Openings

A great way to contribute to the Centre for Inquiry Ontario and the freethought movement is by volunteering at the Centre. 

Volunteers are expected to contribute an average of 4 hours/week for a minimum of 3 months. This is required to receive a letter of completion and/or reference letter.

Please contact Jaimy Warner with any volunteering enquiries at: jwarner@cficanada.ca

General Office Volunteers
Time Commitment:    2-6 hours per assigned time. Frequency can vary and will be worked out on an individual basis: weekly, bi-weekly, monthly,  etc.
Duties may include (tasks vary considerably from day-to-day):
  • Answer phone and greet any guests who visit the office.
  • Assist with administrative tasks: copies, sorting/ filing papers.
  • Prepare resources for upcoming events.
  • Complete deposit slips, batch sheets and other financial forms.
  • Track sales of merchandise, prepare book and merchandise orders
  • Update database information.
  • Communicate with donors and members.


Membership Processing Volunteer
Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per week
  • Process incoming membership registration and renewals
  • Maintain and update membership database
  • Help direct membership drive mail outs
  • Answer phones
  • Occasionally help with general office tasks
  • Be knowledgeable of CFI’s mission and mandate as well as details of membership program

Event Volunteer Positions
Event Volunteers provide essential assistance with all of the various tasks related to planning and executing CFI Toronto events.  Successful events increase membership, inspire thoughtful discussion, provoke critical examination of ideas and provide members with the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals.
 

Event Planner
Time Commitment:    2-8 per week
Basic Duties:
  • Assist CFI staff in scheduling event.
  • Communicate with Executive Director and assist in:

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    • Secure speaker(s) for event
    • Secure venue for event
    • Making Travel arrangements for out-of-town speakers

  • Prepare equipment & materials for the event (AV equipment, handouts, etc)
  • Assist CFI MI staff with publicity support for event
  • Communicate updates on progress of the event planning to ED
  • Complete event follow-up report for ED
  • Submit any funds collected from the event to CFI Toronto office for deposit
  • Ensure the return of all equipment used for the event
Requirements:
  • Prior experience in event planning recommended
  • Prior experience in a management or coordinating position recommended
  • Attendance will be required for some events, and is encouraged for others.
  • Must be able to adjust for accommodations
  • Must be able to respond to communications promptly and professionally
  • Friendly and Personable.
  • Flexible, able to adapt to immediate needs at event, even if outside of job description.
  • Preferably able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs without strain ←suprisingly important
 

Event Host - Small Events (Meetup Groups, recurring events etc.)
Time Commitment:    Full Event (certain events may be recur weekly, monthly, etc.)
Basic Duties:
  • Hosting and/or moderating the event in your home or a local business
  • Communicate with Social Media Coordinator and Web Director to ensure promotion of event
  • Communicate with ED by phone or email
  • Answer questions pertaining to the event
  • Arrive as early as needed to assist in set-up of the event
  • Attend the entire event
  • Remain after the event as needed to coordinate tear down of the event
 
Event Volunteer - Volunteer Coordinator
Time Commitment:    Full Event
Basic Duties:
  • Communication with ED to determine volunteer needs for event(s)
  • Secure commitments from volunteers for all volunteer openings: set up, tear down, merchandise sales, information table, etc.
  • Communicate with Lead Event Volunteer and relay volunteer assignments & contact information.
  • Maintain communication with event planner and adjust assignments as needed.
  • Communicate with volunteers post-event to assess future needs 

Event Volunteer - Lead Volunteer
Time Commitment:    Full Event
Basic Duties:
  • Maintain neat and attractive display of merchandise
  • Familiarize self with CFI Toronto merchandise available
  • Assist attendees with purchases.
  • Maintain accurate receipts of merchandise sales
  • Operate Square credit card payment system
  • Count cash box funds prior to beginning sales
  • Balance cash box funds with receipts at end of sales
  • Return cash box and unsold merchandise to CFI MI office staff
  • Help transport CFI merchandise, literature and event prep kit to and from venue
Requirements:
  • Good math skills.

  • Friendly and Personable.
  • Flexible, able to adapt to immediate needs at event, even if outside of job description.

  • Preferably able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs without strain

Event Volunteer - Greeting Table
Time Commitment:    1-2 hours per event
Basic Duties:
  • Assist with set-up of Welcome table.
  • Maintain neat and attractive display of resources on table.
  • Welcome Guests/attendees, answer questions, and encourage mailing list sign-up.
  • Check-in Members and help them find name tags (where applicable)
  • Receive entrance fees from non-members, or assist them in becoming a member.
Requirements
  • Familiarity with CFI's mission and programs.
  • Comfortable in greeting guests and answering questions.
  • Friendly and Personable
  • Flexible, able to adapt to immediate needs at event, even if outside of job description.

Event Volunteer - Information Table
Time Commitment:    1-2 hours per event
Basic Duties:
  • Assist with set-up of Information table.
  • Maintain neat and attractive display of resources on table.
  • Distribute flyers/ brochures (Free materials) or other handouts to attendees.
  • Familiarize self with upcoming events and be able to speak to attendees about details.
  • Greet guests, answer questions, and encourage mailing list sign-up.
  • Assist guests in becoming a member and/or registering for upcoming events.
Requirements
  • Familiarity with CFI's mission and programs.
  • Comfortable in greeting guests and answering questions.
  • Friendly and Personable
  • Flexible, able to adapt to immediate needs at event, even if outside of job description


Event Volunteer - Merchandise Sales
Time Commitment:    2-3 hours per event
Basic Duties:
  • Maintain neat and attractive display of merchandise
  • Familiarize self with CFI MI merchandise available
  • Assist attendees with purchases.
  • Maintain accurate receipts of merchandise sales
  • Operate manual credit card machine
  • Count cash box funds prior to beginning sales
  • Balance cash box funds with receipts at end of sales
  • Return cash box and unsold merchandise to CFI MI office staff
Requirements:
  • Good math skills.
  • Friendly and Personable.
  • Flexible, able to adapt to immediate needs at event, even if outside of job description.
  • Preferrably able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs without strain



Tech Guru
Time Commitment:    Full Event
Basic Duties: