Interested in Volunteering?
Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Ripple Foundation thrives on the dedication of volunteers who believe in our mission and are committed to promoting creative literacy among children and youth.
As a volunteer, you’ll gain valuable experience, contribute your unique skills, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion.
All positions are virtual—no travel required.
If you’re ready to make an impact, fill out the application form and tell us how you’d like to contribute!
Social Media Lead
Ripple Foundation is looking for a Social Media Lead to be our voice on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. This is a hands-on, weekly commitment: you will plan, write, schedule and publish content that gets young writers, their teachers and their families excited about our programs.
This is a real operating role, not an advisory one. If nothing is posted, nothing is posted. We are a 100% volunteer team, so please read the commitment section carefully before applying.
What you'll be doing:
- Typical posting rhythm: 2–3 posts per week on Instagram, and about 1-2 posts monthly on Facebook and LinkedIn, increasing during the Kids Write 4 Kids contest period.
- Keep the content calendar current — the coming two weeks are always scheduled and visible to the team.
- Write the copy: captions, hashtags, and updates to the social copy deck.
- Work with our social media designer to brief and schedule graphics.
- Monitor comments and direct messages and respond within 48 hours.
- Ramp up coverage around key moments in our program including Kids Write 4 Kids national writing contest, Write It Workshops, Wave Blog, and Express Inspire Connect Youth Conference.
- Attend a 30-minute check-in every two weeks and a strategic marketing team meeting once a month
What we’re looking for:
- Demonstrated experience running social accounts for an organization, business, club or campaign — not only personal accounts.
- Strong, clean writing: engaging, on-brand, and grammatically correct.
- Comfort with scheduling on Google Spreadsheet and using Google Suite.
- Reliability and follow-through in a remote, volunteer-run environment, including responsiveness to email.
- Genuine interest in education, literacy and youth development.
- Initiative and creativity — you will often be the one deciding what goes out this week.
What’s in it for you?
- Ownership of an entire channel strategy for a national charity — a portfolio piece with measurable results behind it.
- Gain valuable experience and skills in social media management and digital marketing.
- Direct contribution to youth literacy and creativity across Canada.
- Work with a passionate and supportive team.
- Flexible hours, fully remote, no travel required.
Volunteer Commitment: 4-6 hours per week. We ask for a one-year commitment.
How to Apply / Contact
Join Ripple Foundation and be part of a team creating meaningful impact across Canada. In the key responsibilities form field, please include links to two or three accounts or campaigns you have run, with a note on what you were responsible for.
Workshop Facilitator Coordinator
Ripple Foundation is seeking a Workshop Coordinator to support our weekly virtual writing workshops for students across Canada. This role focuses on coordinating facilitators and ensuring each Saturday workshop runs smoothly.
What you'll be doing:
- Coordinate facilitator availability for weekly Saturday workshops
- Confirm and assign a host at the beginning of each week
- Ensure the assigned host has proper access to the workshop platform
- Follow up with facilitators as needed to keep scheduling on track
- Check in on Saturday morning (via Slack) to ensure facilitators are set and logging in without issues
- Communicate any updates or changes to the team
What we’re looking for:
- Organized and reliable, with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable communicating with a small team of volunteers
- Proactive and able to follow up when needed
- Able to commit to a consistent weekly check-in rhythm
What’s in it for you?
Ripple Foundation is a Canadian registered charity dedicated to empowering youth through creative writing. As a Workshop Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting programs that help young writers build confidence and share their voices.
Volunteer Commitment:
- Approximately 1–2 hours per week
- Includes a quick check-in on Saturday mornings (workshops run at 1 pm or 2 pm ET)
- Minimum 1-year commitment preferred
How to Apply / Contact
Join Ripple Foundation and be part of a team creating meaningful impact across Canada.
If you are a high school student, please visit our Youth Volunteer Opportunities page to apply using a separate application form. For Editorial Illustrator, apply here.