Role Overview
Volunteer Success is hiring a mid-level Public Relations & Media Relations. This is a full-time role. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Summary
Seeking a media-savvy Public Relations & Media Relations Volunteer to help increase awareness of our programs, events, and community impact through strategic media outreach and storytelling.
Location
Address
1895 Clements Rd Unit #102
Pickering, Ontario L1W 3V5
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
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.
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
Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)
Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per month
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
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Public Relations & Media Relations position at Volunteer Success?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Volunteer Success. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
What does a Public Relations & Media Relations at Volunteer Success earn?
Volunteer Success has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Public Relations & Media Relations role at Volunteer Success posted?
This role was posted on June 2, 2026 (11 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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