Volunteer at a Prestigious Business Summit! | Closes July 24th

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 JULY 24TH]: 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 JULY 24TH] 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.