Volunteer

Company Description The Association of Tamilnadu Canadian Community is a hub for celebrating and promoting Tamil culture, heritage, and community connections in Canada. The organization provides a welcoming environment where individuals and families can engage in cultural events, educational activities, and community support initiatives. It serves as a resource for those interested in learning about Tamil traditions and fostering cross-cultural understanding. Volunteers play a key role in helping the association organize programs and strengthen community ties. The association values inclusivity, collaboration, and respect for diverse backgrounds. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Volunteer role based in Waterloo, ON. The volunteer will support the planning and execution of cultural events, community gatherings, and educational programs, including setting up venues, greeting attendees, and assisting with registration and logistics. Day-to-day tasks may include coordinating with other volunteers, preparing materials, maintaining event spaces, and providing general administrative support such as answering inquiries and updating records. The role also involves engaging with community members, sharing information about upcoming activities, and helping ensure a welcoming and respectful environment. The volunteer will collaborate closely with the organizing committee and may be assigned specific projects based on skills and interests. Qualifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse community members and work collaboratively with teams. Organizational and time-management abilities to support event coordination, handle multiple tasks, and meet activity timelines. Reliability, accountability, and a willingness to take initiative in on-site tasks and community-facing responsibilities. Interest in Tamil culture, community service, and multicultural engagement; prior volunteering or community involvement is an asset. Ability to work on-site in Waterloo, ON, including some evenings or weekends as needed for events. Basic administrative and computer skills (e.g., email, document preparation, simple record-keeping) are beneficial. Fluency in English; knowledge of Tamil is an advantage but not required.

The volunteer will support the planning and execution of cultural events, community gatherings, and educational programs. Key tasks include venue setup, attendee registration, administrative support, and engaging with community members.

Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and a willingness to take initiative. An interest in Tamil culture and basic computer skills are beneficial, and the ability to work on-site in Waterloo is required.

• Time managementPreferred

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• Interpersonal Communication
• Event Coordination
• Time Management
• Administrative Support
• Community Engagement
• Record Keeping
• Multicultural Engagement
• English Fluency
• Tamil Language

• Social Services
• Administrative
• Education
• Customer Service & Support

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Feb 4, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable

Application method

Direct apply is available