Welland, On Shelter volunteer Jobs – 4 Openings This Week

Special Events Lead
The Hope Centre —Welland, ON
- $45,000–$50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Animal Care Technician
Humane Society of Greater Niagara —St. Catharines, ON
- From $22.24 an hour
- Part-time
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Public Spaces Coordinator
City of St. Catharines —St. Catharines, ON
- $72,054–$80,972 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Dental care
- Vision care
1d
Cook
The Salvation Army —Niagara Falls, ON
- $25.31–$26.74 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
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Special Events Lead

The Hope Centre -
Welland, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$45,000–$50,000 a year

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
Canva
Content creation
Communication skills
Driving Licence
Time management
Analytics

Full job description

ABOUT US

Since 1974, The Hope Centre has helped to build and strengthen Welland by supporting the most vulnerable in our community with food security, housing stability and wellness programs. We offer a wide range of services that help individuals and families in Welland that are facing challenges related to poverty including mental health, addictions, food insecurity and housing instability.

Our mission is to assist, support, empower and advocate for the most vulnerable members of our community. We do this by providing essential services including homelessness prevention, housing-focused shelter, emergency food bank, daily lunches, counselling and more. Our vision is a community where every person has their basic needs met through support and compassion.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Special Events Lead supports the coordination and success of community food drives, donation campaigns, and outreach initiatives that help provide food and essential support to individuals and families in need throughout the community.

This role plays an important part in strengthening relationships with schools, businesses, community groups, event partners and volunteers while helping ensure food drives and donation initiatives are organized, engaging, and impactful.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, community-minded, energetic, and passionate about supporting individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and homelessness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Drives & Events

Assist with planning and coordinating food drives and community events
Support partners (schools, businesses, organizations) running drives
Help with logistics, donations, and event set-up/tear-down

Fundraising & Donor Support

Greet and support in-person donors
Assist with tax receipts and donor records
Respond to inquiries and support donor communications

Community Engagement

Represent the organization at events and outreach activities
Build relationships with partners, donors, and community groups
Support awareness initiatives and presentations

Communications

Create social media content and promotional materials
Capture stories, photos, and impact highlights

Administrative Support

Provide general admin support for fundraising and engagement activities
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary student/graduate in communications, marketing, media, event management, or related field
Experience with social media content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analytics
Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (asset)
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Vulnerable Sector Check required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Combination of office, community, and event-based work environments.
Occasional lifting and moving of food donations, supplies, and event materials.
This position requires daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle, a valid driver’s licence, and the ability to travel to events primarily within the Welland community.

How to Apply

If you think your experience, skills and career aspirations are aligned with this opportunity – please send your resume to our HR Manager [email protected] with “The Hope Centre – Special Events Lead” in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person

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