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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Gain nonprofit board leadership 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 governance, 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
Board & Governance Roles
Board Secretary and Records Officer
Maintains accurate records of board decisions and protects the organization’s institutional memory.
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Treasurer and Director, Fundraising & Social Enterprise
Manages the administration of the corporation’s financial documents. Helps the board think strategically about financial sustainability and funding diversity.
Project Leadership Roles
Event Volunteer – We Are All Stories
Support the StoryBridge’s flagship storytelling initiative and public showcase planning and on event day.
Event volunteer roles include:
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Planning Committee Roles
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Ushers and Event Hospitality Roles
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Set-Up and Tear-Down Assistance Roles
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Logistics and Administrative Roles
Event Volunteer – StoryStrong Annual Conference
Support the planning and execution of our annual conference event. Join a committee or opt for event-day volunteering only.
Event volunteer roles include:
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Planning Committee Roles
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Ushers and Event Hospitality Roles
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Set-Up and Tear-Down Assistance Roles
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Logistics and Administrative Roles
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
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.