Public Speaking Assistant volunteer

Do you enjoy public speaking, storytelling, or helping others find their voice?

Join Toastmasters for Seniors: Tips & Techniques for Powerful Speaking as a Public Speaking Assistant Volunteer and support older adults as they build confidence in communication and speech writing in a fun, encouraging setting!

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in facilitation, mentorship, and event support while making a meaningful impact on the lives of senior learners.

What You’ll Do:

- Assist facilitators during public speaking and communication workshops

- Help participants brainstorm, organize, and rehearse speeches or presentations

- Provide gentle guidance, constructive feedback, and encouragement during practice sessions

- Support group discussions, storytelling games, and confidence-building speaking activities

-Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive environment where seniors feel empowered to speak and share

What You’ll Gain:

-Practical experience in coaching, communication training, and workshop support

-Enhanced skills in active listening, leadership, and public speaking mentorship

-Deeper understanding of how to support adult learners and create inclusive learning spaces

-The fulfillment of helping someone grow their confidence and share their unique voice

Whether you're passionate about storytelling, interested in education or facilitation, or simply enjoy cheering others on, we’d love to have you involved!

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome volunteers who are enthusiastic, dependable, and eager to learn! Ideal candidates will meet the following:

✔ Age between 12 - 30

✔ Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills

✔ Commitment to completing basic training

✔ Fluent in English

✔ Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (if over 18)

Bonus Skills

✔ Experience volunteering or working with older adults

✔ Fluency or strong proficiency in a language other than English

We welcome volunteers of all experience levels. If you're curious, committed, and ready to learn, we’d love to have you join our team

We’re looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your online application here

Need assistance? Contact us at [email protected]