About Afiwi Groove School

Afiwi Groove School is a community-based arts and culture organization dedicated to empowering youth through music, arts, and creative expression. Our programs support young people in building confidence, developing creative skills, and connecting with Caribbean and global cultural traditions.

Role

Afiwi Groove School is seeking a passionate and organized Volunteer Communications Lead to help strengthen the organization’s voice and storytelling. This role will focus on developing engaging content that highlights our programs, youth achievements, and community impact through newsletters, articles, and website updates.

The Communications Lead will play an important role in helping Afiwi share its mission, grow its audience, and keep the community informed about programs, events, and opportunities.

Location: Remote / Pickering, Ontario (Hybrid optional)
Position Type: Volunteer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Afiwi Groove School’s communications strategy.
• Create and distribute a monthly or quarterly newsletter to share updates, program highlights, and upcoming events.
• Write articles and stories that highlight youth achievements, community partnerships, and program impact.
• Create and update content for the Afiwi Groove School website, including blog posts, program updates, and announcements.
• Collaborate with program leads to gather stories, photos, and updates from Afiwi activities.
• Support communications for events, workshops, and performances.
• Ensure messaging is consistent with Afiwi’s mission, values, and brand.
• Work with the social media and marketing team to align messaging across platforms.
• Help build Afiwi’s online presence by sharing compelling stories about the organization’s work.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience creating newsletters, blog posts, or website content.
• Ability to translate program activities into engaging stories and updates.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in arts, culture, youth development, and community engagement.
  
  

Assets

• Experience with website platforms (e.g., WordPress, Wix, or similar).
• Experience using newsletter platforms such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact.
• Background in communications, journalism, marketing, or media.
• Experience working with nonprofit or community organizations.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 3–5 hours per week
• Flexible schedule with occasional support during major events or program launches.

Be part of a team supporting youth arts and cultural development in the community.

About Afiwi Groove School

Afiwi Groove School is a community-based arts and culture organization dedicated to empowering youth through music, arts, and creative expression. Our programs support young people in building creative skills, confidence, and leadership while celebrating Caribbean and global cultural traditions.

Role Overview

Location: Remote / Pickering, Ontario (Hybrid optional)
Position Type: Volunteer

Afiwi Groove School is seeking a dynamic Volunteer Community Partnerships & Strategy Lead to help expand the organization’s network and strengthen its impact in the community. This role focuses on building meaningful partnerships, identifying collaboration opportunities, and supporting strategic initiatives that help grow Afiwi’s programs and reach.

The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who enjoys connecting organizations, identifying opportunities, and supporting community-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop partnership opportunities with community organizations, schools, arts groups, and local businesses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Support the development of strategic initiatives and collaborations that align with Afiwi Groove School’s mission.
• Work with the Afiwi team to identify opportunities for joint programs, events, or community projects.
• Assist with outreach to potential partners, sponsors, and collaborators.
• Support the development of community engagement strategies to increase participation in Afiwi programs.
• Represent Afiwi Groove School at community meetings, networking events, and partnership discussions when needed.
• Provide recommendations on ways to expand Afiwi’s community presence and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, partnerships, outreach, or strategic development.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and identify new opportunities.
• Passion for arts, culture, youth development, and community empowerment.

Assets

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or community initiatives.
• Knowledge of the local arts and community landscape.
• Experience with program development, sponsorship, or partnerships.
• Existing relationships with community organizations or networks.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 3–5 hours per week
• Flexible schedule with occasional participation in meetings or community events.

About Afiwi Groove School

Afiwi Groove School is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Grant Writer to support our mission of providing high-quality arts education and cultural programming. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to government agencies, foundations, and corporate sponsors, helping to secure funding that sustains and expands our programs.

Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)

Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify funding opportunities from government, corporate, and private foundation sources
• Write, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports
• Maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements
• Collaborate with leadership to gather program data, budgets, and impact stories
• Ensure compliance with all grant requirements and guidelines
• Prepare and submit timely grant reports and funding updates
• Build and maintain relationships with funders and partners
• Track and document all grant activity and outcomes

Qualifications:

• Proven experience writing successful grant proposals, particularly with government and corporate funders
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with nonprofit operations and funding structures
• Ability to translate program goals into compelling narratives
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in arts, education, or community-based organizations
• Knowledge of Canadian government grant systems (federal, provincial, and municipal)
• Experience working with diverse communities and cultural programs

About Afiwi Groove School

Afiwi Groove School is seeking a proactive and media-savvy Public Relations & Media Relations Volunteer to help increase awareness of our programs, events, and community impact through strategic media outreach and storytelling. This role focuses on securing interviews, creating press materials, and building relationships with media and community platforms.

Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)

Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per month

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute press releases for programs, performances, workshops, and community events
• Pitch story ideas and interview opportunities to local media outlets, podcasts, radio stations, blogs, and community platforms
• Coordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities for Afiwi Groove School leadership and youth participants
• Help secure media coverage before and after events
• Create media kits, talking points, and promotional materials
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media contacts, influencers, and community organizations
• Support event media coverage by coordinating photos, testimonials, and highlights
• Assist in sharing Afiwi Groove School’s impact stories and community achievements

Ideal Candidate

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience or interest in public relations, media relations, journalism, communications, or marketing
• Comfortable writing press releases and professional outreach emails
• Passion for arts, culture, youth empowerment, and community engagement
• Organized, creative, and able to work independently
• Experience with media outreach, interviews, or content creation is an asset

Areas of Focus

• Media outreach
• Press releases
• Interview coordination
• Public storytelling
• Community impact promotion
• Event publicity

Afiwi Groove School is seeking a motivated and relationship-focused Sponsorship & Fundraising Specialist to support the growth and sustainability of our programs through sponsorship development, fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships. This role helps secure resources and financial support to expand opportunities for youth, arts, culture, and community engagement programs.

Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)

Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per month

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential sponsors, donors, grant opportunities, and community partners
• Support sponsorship outreach through emails, calls, presentations, and partnership proposals
• Help develop sponsorship packages and fundraising materials
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns, donation drives, and community fundraising initiatives
• Build and maintain positive relationships with sponsors, supporters, and community stakeholders
• Assist with planning fundraising events and sponsorship activations
• Track sponsorship and fundraising efforts, contacts, and contributions
• Collaborate with the Afiwi team to support organizational growth and sustainability goals
• Help communicate the impact of Afiwi Groove School programs to potential supporters and partners

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about community development, youth empowerment, arts, and culture
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Experience or interest in fundraising, sponsorships, sales, partnerships, nonprofit development, or community outreach is an asset
• Comfortable with email outreach, presentations, and basic digital tools
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

About Afiwi Groove School

Afiwi Groove School is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering youth through music, arts, culture, and creative expression. Our programs support young people in developing artistic skills, confidence, and leadership while celebrating Caribbean and global cultural influences.

Role Overview

Afiwi Groove School is seeking a creative and organized Social Media Manager to help strengthen our digital presence and promote our programs, events, and community impact. This individual will play a key role in sharing our story, engaging our audience, and growing our online community.

Location: Remote /Pickering Ontario (Hybrid optional)
Position Type: Volunteer / Part-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Afiwi Groove School’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube).
• Create and schedule engaging content including posts, reels, stories, and event promotions.
• Develop a monthly social media content calendar aligned with programs and events.
• Capture or coordinate photos and videos from workshops, performances, and community events.
• Promote programs, youth achievements, and community partnerships.
• Monitor comments, messages, and engagement across platforms.
• Track social media analytics and recommend strategies to increase reach and engagement.
• Collaborate with the programming and marketing team to highlight upcoming initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media accounts for organizations, brands, or projects.
• Strong skills in content creation (graphics, video, captions).
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, or Later.
• Knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook trends and best practices.
• Passion for youth development, arts, music, and community engagement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Assets

• Experience working with nonprofits or community organizations.
• Photography or videography skills.
• Interest in Caribbean arts and culture.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Occasional support during events or program launches.

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We are seeking a candidate who can communicate and write with the brand in mind, as well as plan publicity campaigns and public relations activities

The ideal candidate will have an education or experience in communications, writing, PR, journalism, social media, marketing, or business administration.

HIGHLIGHTS include *website content updating* social media: Brochures & Flyers* create and co-edit with graphic designer* create and pre-program daily / monthly posts* monitor and maintain all social media platforms* Liaison with media, set up interviews* post events on media websites, Carion Fenn Network, Facebook & Eventbrite.

Candidate must have education or pursuing Graphic Design, or experience.  Skilled in and access to computer applications such as: Microsoft Office, Adobe, Photoshop, Acrobat Pros, InDesign.

HIGHLIGHTS include

• Create and update existing templates including letterheads, newsletters, brochures, flyers, banners, factsheets, signage and banners consistent with brand guidelines. digital communications 
• Work with the Communications team and President & CEO for branding content creation.

The Board of Directors represents the leaders of our agency and serves as a working board that oversees the long term strategic vision and overall health of the organization. Directors approve the organization’s philosophy and continually review the management’s performance while working toward agency goals. The Board of Directors will also annually review and approve plans for funding in view of organizational goals. Board members have a list of responsibilities that they renew every year during the annual election at our Annual General Meeting.

Assist with special event fundraisers * sponsorship recruitment * donor relations, stewardship * marketing, communications 
 

• Strategic Leadership: Participate in the development and approval of the organization’s strategic direction, goals, and policies.

• Financial Oversight: Ensure the financial health of the organization by reviewing financial reports, overseeing budget processes, and ensuring responsible fiscal management.

• Fundraising and Resource Development: Assist in fundraising efforts and network with potential donors, partners, and stakeholders to support the organization’s funding needs.

• Governance and Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements, and maintain high standards of governance.

• Risk Management: Monitor and evaluate potential risks to the organization and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.

• Board Engagement: Attend and actively participate in Board meetings, committee work, and other key events, providing valuable input and support.

• Advocacy and Representation: Represent the organization at public events, in the community, and with potential donors or partners.

• Evaluation and Improvement: Regularly assess the organization’s performance and contribute to discussions on continuous improvement.