Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Role

Summary
Are you passionate about the arts and good with people? Help Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters recruit, organize, and support the amazing volunteers behind Mississauga’s most prominent Indigenous cultural events.

Summary
Are you passionate about the arts and good with people? Help Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters recruit, organize, and support the amazing volunteers behind Mississauga’s most prominent Indigenous cultural events.

Location
Address
Mississauga

Mississauga, Ontario M8W 0B8

Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule
Immediately

About This Opportunity
Are you passionate about the arts and good with people? Help Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters recruit, organize, and support the amazing volunteers behind Mississauga’s most prominent Indigenous cultural events.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Age:  18+

Location:

Mississauga (In-person events + virtual for planning)

Time Commitment:  Varied. Minimal most months. Busy seasons (May–June & July–October) 4–6 hours/month plus 0.5 to 3 days onsite during events (can include evenings/weekends).

This role works with our Director of Arts and Projects.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Outreach:
Help spread the word about upcoming volunteer needs for events, exhibitions, and workshops.

Scheduling & Tracking:
Match volunteers to roles, manage shift schedules, and track hours for grant reporting.

Onsite Support:
Act as the friendly, go-to contact during live events.

Communication:
Send out event details, reminders, and thank-you messages to volunteers.

What We Are Looking For
Prior coordination experience is helpful but we primarily value a mix of organization and warm, people‑first energy:

People

Skills:

A warm, welcoming demeanor and clear communication skills.

Execution:
Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and calm problem-solving during dynamic events.

Tech & Passion:
Comfort with basic digital tools (calendars, spreadsheets) and a genuine passion for arts and culture.

Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity

Causes
Arts & Culture First Nations & Indigenous People

Skills & Experience
Volunteer Management

Tags

arts

culture

mississauga

nonprofit

volunteer

Indigenous culture

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