Connecting the Dots Diversity and Inclusion Council

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Activities involved
Community Outreach Event Help Event Planning
Skills required
Event Planning Organizing Promotional Support
  • Work remotely
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth

Volunteer at a Prestigious Business Summit! | Closes August 1ST

2-4 hours / weekly
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General Volunteers are the backbone of the Black Business Summit. This is a dynamic role where specific duties will be confirmed upon your onboarding, allowing us to match tasks to your skills, interests, and the immediate needs of the event. While ideal candidates will be located in Calgary or the broader Alberta region, we are completely open to volunteers from any location who can assist remotely in the lead-up to the event. There is the opportunity of a $150 honorarium.

MORE INFO [DUE August 1ST]: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z63RcyPHoCfjtWCQI4xmHv4Qrv9rs0ZFCICUxq8-7BQ/edit?usp=sharing

The Black Business Summit (BBS) is a one-day event hosted by the Connecting the Dots Diversity & Inclusion Council (CDDIC), taking place on September 19, 2026 in Calgary, Alberta. Designed for Black immigrant entrepreneurs and business owners, the summit will bring together 100 attendees for keynote presentations, panel discussions, a vendor marketplace, networking, live entertainment, and refreshments.
The summit is free to attend and is being organized for the first time. It is a milestone event that reflects the collective effort of a small, dedicated team, making the Volunteer Coordinator role critical to its success.

How to Apply [DUE August 1ST]
Whether you are based in Calgary for event-day support or looking to assist us remotely from elsewhere in Alberta, if you are passionate about community-building, we’d love to hear from you.
Please express your interest by sending your resume and a cover letter to blackbusinesssummit.cddic@gmail.com.
Subject Line: BBS 2026 General Volunteer Application - Your First & Last Name
Cover Letter Requirements: Please keep your letter to a single page. Be sure to address why you are interested in this role and highlight any specific areas (such as admin, marketing, or event-day logistics) that best align with your skills.
Selected candidates will be contacted to discuss how we can best match your strengths to the summit's needs.
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Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Be part of a historic first-of-its-kind summit celebrating Black immigrant entrepreneurship in Calgary
Build your project management and leadership experience in a real event setting
Expand your network within the Black business and newcomer community
Make a meaningful contribution to a community-driven initiative
Opportunity for compensation via an honorarium
Activities involved
Community Outreach Event Help Event Planning
Skills required
Event Planning Organizing Promotional Support
  • Remote or online
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth