StoryBridge Volunteer Opportunities
Help Build Community Through Storytelling
The StoryBridge Network is a community-driven organization that uses storytelling and creative expression to foster connection, confidence, and belonging. Volunteer with StoryBridge and gain meaningful leadership experience while helping create inclusive spaces where stories strengthen confidence, connection, and belonging.
Why Volunteer with StoryBridge?
StoryBridge volunteers play an essential role in building storytelling programs that support mental well-being, cultural connection, and community belonging.
Many volunteers join StoryBridge to:
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Gain Canadian work experience
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Develop leadership and program coordination skills
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Contribute to meaningful community initiatives
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Build professional networks and references
StoryBridge welcomes volunteers from diverse backgrounds, including newcomers, students, professionals, and community members passionate about storytelling and social impact.
Leadership and Growth Opportunties
StoryBridge operates using a distributed leadership model. Volunteers can take on meaningful roles in programs, projects, and organizational development while gaining practical experience in nonprofit leadership.
Many volunteers begin in program or operational roles and later move into project leadership or board governance positions.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
1 / Governance Roles
Board Secretary & Records Officer.
Helps ensure The StoryBridge Network maintains strong governance by documenting board decisions, organizing records, and supporting regulatory compliance.
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2 /Organizational Operations
Volunteer Ecosystem Lead
Help design and strengthen StoryBridge’s volunteer systems and inclusive engagement practices.
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Business Administration Assistant (Internship)
Support administrative coordination and help maintain the systems that allow StoryBridge programs to operate smoothly.
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PR and Marketing Coordinator (Internship)
Help promote storytelling initiatives and support communications and outreach.
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3 / Program Leadership
Program Coordinator – StoryScape Youth Program
Support a summer storytelling and expressive arts program for youth in Winnipeg’s inner city.
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Program Coordinator – Downtown Life Story Club
Help coordinate a storytelling program that supports seniors experiencing isolation.
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Program Coordinator – Open Circle Outreach
Coordinate community storytelling circles that foster belonging and dialogue.
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4 / Project Leadership
Project Lead – We Are All Stories
Help lead StoryBridge’s flagship storytelling initiative and public showcase.
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Project Lead – StoryStrong Annual Conference
Coordinate the development of a new storytelling and community engagement conference launching in November 2026.
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Our Commitment to Inclusion
The StoryBridge Network is committed to creating accessible and inclusive volunteer opportunities. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and work to ensure our programs reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
We especially encourage applications from:
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Newcomers to Canada
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Youth and emerging leaders
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Seniors and community mentors
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Individuals passionate about storytelling and community building
All volunteers must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Future Opportunities
The StoryBridge Network is a growing organization. As our programs expand, we expect to create additional volunteer leadership roles and future employment opportunities in areas such as program coordination, communications, and community engagement.
If you do not see a role that fits your interests right now, we encourage you to check back or join our email news list.