Volunteering with Lambda Foundation

There’s no single way to be part of Lambda Foundation. Whether you want to help govern and grow the Foundation, use your network and voice to open new doors, or share your story as a past award recipient, there’s a path here for you.

Join a Committee or the Board

We are excited to welcome new volunteers to help support the growth of our volunteer-led organization. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to and/or lead various committee initiatives. These committees may include:

• Fundraising Committee
• Marketing & Communications Committee
• Finance Committee

We are particularly looking for volunteers with leadership experience in the following areas:

• Digital communications and marketing
• Financial management and investments
• Community engagement & advocacy
• Charitable organization governance
• Grant and scholarship development and administration
• Event and project management/planning

What to Expect

Volunteers will receive training and onboarding to help them succeed in their roles. We ask for a commitment to attend one monthly or bimonthly committee meeting, and to contribute additional hours to work on assigned tasks between meetings. The estimated time commitment is approximately 6–8 hours per month.

Fluency in both English and French (oral and written) is an asset, particularly for our digital communications and marketing efforts as we work to create a bilingual website. However, it is not a requirement. We encourage applications from individuals across Canada.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter (or a similar document) outlining your interests and experience, particularly in areas related to Lambda Foundation’s work, community advocacy, university scholarships, grants, or any of the leadership roles mentioned above.

Send your application using the contact form below with the subject line, “Interest in Volunteering at Lambda.”

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Become a Lambda Foundation Ambassador

Do you have a strong network in your community or industry, and want to help Lambda grow? We’re looking for Ambassadors — individuals with the reach and relationships to open new doors for Lambda’s mission.

This role suits community leaders, professionals with strong networks, and past board members looking to stay involved without returning to a governance role.

What to Expect

• Act as a visible representative of Lambda at community or industry events.
• Facilitate introductions to potential corporate sponsors, community partners, or donors.
• Host or co-host one fundraising or “friend-raising” event per year.
• Share Lambda news and impact stories through your professional and social networks.
• No voting rights or fiduciary responsibilities — this is a high-impact, low-admin role built around influence and advocacy, not committee work.

How to Get Involved

If you’re interested in discussion how you can support Lambda Foundation as an Ambassador, email our Director of Development, Darren Stehle — development[at]lambdafoundation.org — with the subject line “Interest in Becoming a Lambda Foundation Ambassador.”

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Join the Lambda Foundation Alumni Network

Are you a past Lambda Foundation award or scholarship recipient? We invite you to stay connected with Lambda Foundation through the Alumni Network.

Joining the Alumni Network is high impact, low admin — a flexible way to help inspire the next generation of 2SLGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC scholars, without joining a committee or taking on governance responsibilities.

What to Expect

• Attend 2–3 virtual events per year to share your experience as a Lambda Foundation recipient — what the award meant to you, and how it’s shaped your path.
• Share Lambda Foundation updates, scholarship calls, and impact stories through your own social media, whenever it feels natural to you.
• Occasionally provide a short written testimonial or quote for our Annual Report.
• No fundraising ask, no meetings, no minimum hours — just your story, on your own time.

How to Get Involved

If you’re a past Lambda Foundation recipient interested in joining the Alumni Network, send us a message using the contact form below with the subject line, “Lambda Foundation Alumni Network.”

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Not Sure Where You Fit?

However you’d like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you. If none of the paths above feel like the right match, use the contact form below to send us a message and we’ll help you find your place at Lambda Foundation. And if your instinct is simply to support our mission with a gift, visit our Donate page.