Fundraising Intern - Summer Internship

Islamic Relief Canada•Burlington, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Fundraising Intern at Islamic Relief Canada, an organization dedicated to mobilizing Canadians to transform lives globally. The intern will work directly under the Regional FD Manager, supporting the department in advancing community fundraising and volunteer initiatives. The role involves assisting with coordinating regional volunteer activities and serving as a supporting point of contact for volunteers, helping to facilitate communication and logistics as needed.

Requirements

Experience supporting events, community engagement, or volunteer activities (volunteer or academic experience accepted).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with volunteers and community members.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Comfort engaging with diverse communities and representing IRC professionally.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and online communication tools.
Motivation and empathy toward Islamic Relief’s mission and values.
Current local driving license and access to a vehicle.
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting with coordination or logistics.

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance of donor and community relationships within the assigned region.
Assist in exploring new outreach opportunities to help expand community engagement.
Support mosque and community relations, including distributing campaign materials and assisting with Jummah or Taraweeh collections.
Assist in setting up small community fundraisers and awareness activities.
Provide general fundraising support to stakeholders and help respond to basic inquiries.
Help prepare simple updates, notes, and documentation for the Regional FD Manager.
Assist in using regional social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief campaigns and activities.
Assist with coordinating regional volunteers, including communication, scheduling, and basic onboarding tasks.
Support volunteer involvement in grassroots community events and activities.
Assist volunteer teams during larger IRC events, challenges, and tours.
Help promote IRC fundraising events and initiatives through volunteer networks.
Attend local and IRC events to support networking and volunteer engagement.
Assist staff and volunteers in the coordination and setup of local events.
Support IRC’s presence at IR and non-IR events by helping with onsite logistics.
Help prepare and organize materials and equipment required for events.
Assist with transporting or organizing event materials as needed.
Support inventory checks and upkeep of fundraising and promotional supplies.