Get Involved
CCIA relies on the support of passionate community members, volunteers, and partners to bring our programs and events to life. Explore the ways you can contribute to building inclusive, creative communities across Canada.
Volunteer Roles (Short-Term / Project-Based)
Current Volunteer Roles
1. Event Support Volunteers
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Help set up, run, and take down events (in-person or virtual)
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Assist with guest registration, logistics, and audience engagement
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Flexible hours depending on event schedule
2. Fundraising & Outreach Volunteers
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Support campaigns, donor relations, and community engagement
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Help spread the word about CCIA programs and initiatives
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Bring creativity, connections, and enthusiasm to grow our impact
3. Workshop Facilitators
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Lead or co-facilitate arts-based workshops that explore social justice themes
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Use art as a teaching and engagement tool to spark dialogue and learning
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Help participants explore creativity, reflect critically, and build community
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Bring expertise, passion, and an inclusive approach to facilitation
What We’re Looking For
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Volunteers must be 19 years of age or older
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Passion for inclusive, creative communities
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Ability to commit time and energy to your volunteer role
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Skills or experience relevant to your chosen area
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Team players who value collaboration, kindness, and flexibility
How to Get Involved
If one of these roles sounds like a good fit, please get in touch via email at info@creativecommunityimpact.ca. Include the following information:
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The volunteer role you’re interested in
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Why you want to get involved
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Any relevant experience or skills
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Your availability
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Contact information (email and phone)
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment.
Join our Board of Directors
CCIA is guided by a passionate volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to building inclusive, creative communities across Canada. We welcome engaged, skilled, and committed leaders who want to help guide CCIA’s mission and strategy.
Position: Board Member
Location: Canada
Type: Volunteer
What Board Membership Involves
As a board member at CCIA, you will:
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Attend quarterly board meetings (Board members can attend virtual or in-person)
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Provide governance, strategic guidance, and oversight to support our mission
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Actively contribute to committees or special projects as needed
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Bring skills in leadership, nonprofit governance, arts, community development, fundraising, or outreach
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Make decisions in the best interest of the organization, in line with our Conflict of Interest Policy
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Uphold our harassment, confidentiality, and other key policies, fostering a safe, professional, and respectful environment
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Support fundraising initiatives and community outreach
Who We’re Looking For
We seek individuals who:
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Are passionate about inclusive, creative communities
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Can dedicate the time and energy needed to actively contribute to board activities
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Bring experience or skills in fundraising, outreach, leadership, nonprofit governance, law, arts, or community development
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Act in the best interest of CCIA and maintain ethical standards
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Value collaboration, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At CCIA, we believe creativity and community are strengthened when many voices and experiences are included. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage people who have been historically underrepresented in arts and community leadership, including Indigenous Peoples, Black people, other racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
We strive to create a space that is inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable, and we ask that all members, volunteers, staff, and partners uphold our values of kindness, collaboration, integrity, and dignity.
If you wish, you are welcome to share how your background or lived experience shapes your perspective. This is entirely optional. What matters most is your commitment to contributing positively and respectfully to our creative community.
How to Express Interest:
If this sounds like a good fit, please email info@creativecommunityimpact.ca with:
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An introduction explaining why you’d like to join the board
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Any relevant experience or skills
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Your availability and how you see yourself contributing
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Contact information (email and phone)
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Resume
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(Optional) Any self-identification you wish to share
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Board appointments are subject to approval and election.