VOLUNTEER WITH YICC
- Volunteer
Volunteer with us
We understand that operating alone is challenging. The Yoruba International Cultural Center (YICC) was founded with the belief that we are stronger when we collaborate and work together. We hope you join us at YICC so that our culture, language and tradition can grow and thrive in Canada and globally and to help us with our mission to create a more vibrant and inclusive society in Canada.
Volunteer Sign Up
To Volunteer with us, please submit the application form below. We will review and notify you within five business days.
- Volunteer Faq's
Frequently Asked
Questions
Our FAQ section helps volunteers quickly find answers to common questions about joining and contributing to our charity initiatives. It covers everything from registration and roles to schedules and responsibilities. This ensures a smooth and informed volunteering experience for everyone involved.
You can apply by completing the volunteers sign up form, attend a brief interview and completing on orientation and training
You need a background check for roles involving youth programs, financial handling and sensitive cultural archives. We cover the cost when required.
Yes. We welcome schools, colleges and universities, corporate teams and community groups. Group volunteering is available for festivals, cultural days and community events.
We uphold the Yoruba principles of:
- Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ — gentle, noble character
- Omoluabi — integrity, respect, responsibility
- Àjọṣe — cooperation and community
- Ìbáṣepọ̀ — relationship and unity
- Ìtẹ̀síwájú — progress and excellence
These values shape how we serve, teach, and welcome others.
You can reach the volunteers coordinator at Info@Yicc.com
The Yoruba International Cultural Center is a Non-Profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving, teaching, and celebrating Yoruba heritage in Canada and across the global diaspora. We promote language, arts, festival, research, youth programs and intercultural exchange.
Anyone who believes in cultural preservation, community service, and multiculturalism is welcome. You do not need to be Yoruba to volunteer. We embrace allies, learners, and friends of the culture.
Volunteers plays a wide range of roles based on their interests and skills. The role may be
Cultural and program roles such as (a)Teaching assistants for Yoruba language
b) Support the organization of our Festival and events
c) tutoring and coaching youths
d) Art, Dance and Drumming program assistants
e) Community and Administrative roles such as front desk, social media and communications, fundraising and grant, photography, videography and media production.
f) We also have specialized roles such as workshop facilitator, cultural ambassador, Partnership and outreach and heritage documentation.
NO, We welcome volunteers with all levels of experience. We match volunteers to task that fits their strengths after providing the required training.
We understand the commitment to family, work and school and your availability is respected and valued as such (2hrs-10hrs) monthly would be a great benefit to us.
Volunteers gain:
A) leadership and community service experience
B) exposure to knowledge of culture nd language
C) Access to workshops, training and cultural events
D) Networking with artists, scholars and community leaders
E) Reference letters after consistent service
Yes
Youth volunteers: 14-17 with parental consent
Adult volunteers: 18+
Elders: Always welcome as cultural advisors and storytellers
Yes. All volunteers receive orientation covering:
A) cultural values(Iwa, Omoluabi and community respect
B). YIIC policies and safety
C) Role specific training
D. Anti-racism and intercultural awareness
We offer remote roles such as social media support, research and writing, virtual Yoruba language training, graphic design and digital content and administrative support