“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
– Dr. Seuss
University Settlement volunteers are a passionate and diverse bunch. Join the growing group of people who give their time and talents to help communities thrive. Whether you’re an administrative expert, love photography, thrive on interacting with people, or love sharing the life-changing work of raising funds for communities, there are volunteer opportunities waiting for you!
Update: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our programs and services are continually evolving and so are our volunteer recruitment needs. Any active volunteer positions, both in-person and/or virtual, will be posted to this page. Please use the Becoming a volunteer application found below to apply for any position(s) of interest. (We would love to know you even if the current list of volunteer opportunities is not something you are interested in. We have new ones coming in very frequently)
Please note any in-person volunteer positions will require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Also candidates who plan to volunteer with us will need to get a vulnerable sector police check.
Become A Volunteer
Most volunteer assignments are flexible to your availability. Connect with us and we will match you with an opportunity that meets your personal goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the opportunities below and start making the world a better place.
Current Opportunities
Volunteer Coordinator
Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Organization: University Settlement
Reports to: Development and Communications Manager
Date of Start: Immediate
Time commitment: 8 hours a week / full day for events (Up to 7 a year)
Duties:
- Coordinate with staff to identify volunteer needs
- Recruit, train, and supervise new volunteers in close coordination with departmental heads
- Use marketing tools such as outreach programs, e-mails, and volunteer databases
- Collect volunteer information, availability, and skills, and maintain an up-to-date database
- Keep new and existing volunteers informed about the organization and volunteer opportunities
- Maintain schedules and records of volunteers’ work
- Conduct periodic evaluation of volunteers
- Prepare codes of conduct and operating procedures in line with the organization’s policies and values
Requirements for the position:
- Experience in volunteering and recruitment
- Working knowledge of databases
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization and team-building skills
Benefits for you:
- Interact with the staff, and fellow volunteers
- Participate in the events
- Track your hours and gain references for your resume or education
Photographer
Title: Photographer
Organization: University Settlement
Reports to: Development and Communications Manager
Date of Start: Immediate
Time commitment: 2 hours a week / full day for events (Up to 7 a year)
Duties:
- Work with US staff to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them
- Seek out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities
- Carry out research and preparation for a shoot
- Work in different locations to get the right image
- Edit photos and videos based on the needs of US, able to digitally enhance images
- Create outstanding photographs that the clients will value as lifelong memories
- Produce high-resolution digital photos
Requirements for the position:
- Should have own camera/ equipment
- Interest in the mission of US and the desire to support the mission and increase public support
- Previous photographer experience preferred
- Knowledge of photo editing and uploading
- Dependable and committed
- Film and edit professional videos of trainings/ other concerts which can be used for showcasing our work to our stakeholders
- Good time management
- Ability to secure own transportation to and from assignment
- Great introduction to and experience in event photography for a major festival
Benefits for you:
- Interact with the staff, and fellow volunteers
- Participate in the events
- Track your hours and gain references for your resume or education
The volunteer must assign and transfer all copyrights, patents, and trademarks resulting from intellectual property developed, created, or invented by the volunteer during the scope of the volunteer term to University Settlement.
Digital Media Content Creator
Title: Digital Media Content Creator
Organization: University Settlement
Reports to: Development and Communications Manager
Date of Start: Immediate
Time commitment: 6 hours a week
Duties:
- Write and conceptualize across various mediums including social, blog, events, etc.
- Participate in strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development, and creative execution of campaigns
- Drive the creation of original concepts that result in effective and compelling communications, leveraging research and other insights wherever applicable
- Use SEO principles to maximize reach
- Build social media campaigns that promote University Settlement and communicates the importance of the event within the community, driving participation and support
- Work with the Communications Manager to execute a social and traditional media coordinated campaign
Requirements for the position:
- Stellar written and communication skills
- Strong understanding of the latest strategies and best practices in digital marketing, including social media marketing
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with remote teams
- Experience creating content that maps to the target audience’s journey
- Willingness to seek out trends and opportunities for improving the content program
- Loves collaborating and working as part of a team, but is also a go-getter and able to work independently
Benefits for you:
- Interact with the staff, and fellow volunteers
- Track your hours and gain references for your resume or education