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We are hiring: Advocacy & Outreach Support Worker (Post Secondary student position)

  • Writer: Jaime Gutierrez
    Jaime Gutierrez
  • Jan 15
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jan 16


A partnership with CrisisInOurCity.ca & the Mary Ward Centre*End of January Start | Part-Time (10–15 hrs/wk) | Hybrid | $22/hr | 3–4 Month Term*


About the Role

Join a meaningful initiative focused on reducing homelessness and ensuring safe shelter. We seek a dedicated, socially conscious student to support advocacy and outreach, building popular support and community partnerships for CrisisInOurCity.ca. This role offers hands-on experience contributing to real impact. Note, this position is funded by the Toronto Community Counts Foundation.


Key Responsibilities

  • Advocacy:  Help provide content to develop communications material (e.g. social media, print)

  • Outreach & Engagement: Participate in on-site outreach; help distribute information on services and resources.

  • Partnership Building: Support communication with local organizations, service providers, and volunteer groups.

  • Logistics & Coordination: Assist in organizing advocacy materials; support data entry and administrative tasks.


Core Goals for the Position

  • Build public support for advocacy work.

  • Engage those affected by homelessness (e.g., small businesses, residents).

  • Generate ideas to ask, “Why are people sleeping on the street?”

  • Learn from other advocates and capture personal stories.


Qualifications

  • Current or recent college/university student (related fields preferred but not required).

  • Strong interest in homelessness, housing justice, and social equity.

  • Good communication skills; comfortable interacting respectfully with vulnerable populations.

  • Highly motivated, reliable, organized, and able to work independently and in a team.


Preferred Assets

  • Experience in community outreach or volunteer work.

  • Skills in graphic design, social media, or content creation.

  • Compassion and calm in emotional or high-stress situations.

  • Knowledge of local service networks (training provided).


What We Offer

  • Real frontline experience in advocacy and outreach.

  • Mentorship in housing justice and community organizing.

  • Opportunity to contribute to life-saving work during winter conditions.

  • Flexible arrangement for work hours (off site and on site at 11 St. Joseph St., Toronto)


Apply by Jan. 23th, 2026. Send resume and cover letter to Prakash Lohale, Social Justice Animator, the Mary Ward Centre, prakash.lohale@marywardcentre.ca


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