Social Media Ambassador

Rise Calgary is working to end poverty in our city. For more than 25 years, we’ve helped Calgarians move from crisis to stability through free tax filing, benefits access, financial coaching, and emergency support.

Right now, we’re focused on a capital campaign to buy a permanent home for our main office. A permanent home means more privacy for the people we serve and room to help more Calgarians. The more people who hear about it, the further it goes.

That’s where you come in. As a Social Media Ambassador, you share Rise’s story with your own followers and help us reach people we can’t reach on our own. If you’re active on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram and care about Calgary, this is an easy way to use your voice for something close to home. Content creators and media professionals are especially welcome.

What you’ll do:

Share or repost Rise content 2 to 4 times a month
Add a line or two in your own words, so your followers know why it matters to you
Optional: create your own posts, stories, or videos about Rise, including on TikTok or YouTube
Optional: if you make content about poverty, money, or community, collaborate with us. We can share insight from our frontline work for your videos or posts.
Optional: help out at Rise events or community fairs

What we’re looking for:

An active account on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram, with a following of a few hundred people or more
A genuine interest in your community and in ending poverty in Calgary
Good judgment about what you post and how you engage with people online
18 or older

What to expect:

A short orientation with our Communications Coordinator
Our Friends of Rise learning course, so you understand our work and can talk about it with confidence
Simple guidelines on what to share and how, so you’re never guessing
Ready-to-share content from us, so most months take only a few minutes

Time commitment:
A six-month term, with the option to renew. Getting started takes about 1-2 hours for the orientation and the Friends of Rise course. After that, most months take an hour or less. The role is remote and flexible.

To apply, fill out our volunteer application at risecalgary.ca/volunteer and select Social Media Ambassador. You can read our ambassador guidelines there too.