Social services assistant Jobs in Waterloo, ON

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Kingston, Jamaica

Start Date: September 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Language Requirements: English Level 4-Advanced

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

The primary goal of this placement is to assist our partner, Grace & Staff Community Development Foundation, by utilizing your communication and marketing expertise, particularly focusing on social media support. As a volunteer, you'll work alongside the team to manage their online content, helping to boost the visibility of Grace & Staff CDF programs.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Assist in the effective management and enhancement of the Foundation's online presence, particularly through various social media platforms, to engage with the audience and promote the mission.
• Provide comprehensive training to staff members on the effective use of social media tools and strategies, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills to effectively represent the Foundation in the digital space and maximize our outreach efforts.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.

Essential Background:

• Excellent verbal, written, and communication abilities
• Preferred background in community-focused projects with experience in program implementation

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Project: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Partner: Grace & Staff Community Development Foundation

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:

• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
• Ongoing local support
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
• Provide two professional references and one personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
• Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
• Comply with anti-terrorism checks
• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!