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AMPLIFY Connect: Creative Social Enterprise Fellowship & Accelerator

                                                                                                                                   

Volunteer with Us!

Volunteer Opportunity

 

AMPLIFY Connect: Creative Social Enterprise Summit 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 8:00am - 4:00pm | Arima Community Centre & East Yard | FREE ADMISSION

 

About the Summit
The AMPLIFY Connect: Creative Social Enterprise Summit aspires to be the Caribbean’s premier gathering where creativity meets business-for-good. Powered by Arima-based East Yard Enterprises and presented by the JB Fernandes Memorial Trust I, this annual event celebrates creativity, community impact, and entrepreneurship with purpose.
The 2025 Summit aligns with International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, spotlighting how creative social enterprise can drive sustainable solutions in our communities.


Summit Highlights:

  • 12 TED-Style Talks by Participants of East Yard’s AMPLIFY Connect: Creative Social Enterprise Fellowship and Accelerator

  • Hands-on workshops and activities

  • Panels, performances, open mic + youth reflection

  • Pop-up booths + creative showcases

  • Film Screening: AMPLIFY Connect Documentary Short

  • Award Ceremony + networking, DJ sets, and after vibes at East Yard

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Learning: About Us

Expected Audience
The Summit will welcome a diverse cross-section of changemakers and future leaders, including:

  • Business and Arts students from five secondary schools

  • Professionals from the fields of academia, culture, and the arts

  • Leaders and practitioners from the nonprofit and social sectors

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs and business innovators

  • Community creatives, funders, and regional collaborators


Your dedicated support ensures an engaging, well-supported experience for this dynamic mix of participants, amplifying both learning and networking opportunities.

Why Volunteer
with Us?

By joining us as a Volunteer, you’re helping drive a transformative social impact event that:

  • Reaches 200+ attendees in-person, plus thousands more via media + digital channels

  • Spotlights Trinbagonian innovation in business, creativity, and community building

  • Positions you as a champion of social good, creativity, and youth empowerment
     

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer roles in support of the Summit experience, include but are not limited to:

  • Registration & Welcome Desk

  • Workshop & Documentary Room Support

  • PechaKucha Talk Timekeeper (Fellow & Accelerator Presentations)

  • Open Mic + Youth Engagement Assistant

  • Mural & Art Activity Helper (Mural Activity Zone and Exhibition Areas)

  • Marketplace + Info Booth Support

  • Photography/Videography Support

  • Awards Ceremony & Panel Support

  • General Runner (on-call support)

  • After Vibes Set-up & Hospitality

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Your Benefits

Volunteering at the AMPLIFY Connect: Creative Social Enterprise Summit offers multiple benefits: you’ll gain hands-on experience in event planning and leadership, expand your professional network by working alongside speakers, organizers, and fellow volunteers, and strengthen your resume with real service credentials. Beyond that, you contribute meaningfully to your community by helping shape an inspiring space for creatives and social enterprises to connect — all while learning new skills, building confidence, and making lasting memories.

Be Part of the Movement

Want to learn more feel free to email us at info@eastyard.org or call 868-750-3112

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 Social Impact Program Supporters

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Our work supports:

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