Archived Opportunities
These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization). Please note that these opportunities are only presented for interest – to give volunteers and site visitors an opportunity to see the types of positions offered by organizations.
Group Volunteer
Organization: Results-Résultats CanadaCategory: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: Results is a nonprofit advocacy organization of passionate staff and volunteers committed to generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. We focus our work on global health, access to quality education and economic opportunities. What does political will mean? We believe in mobilizing everyday people (our volunteers) to influence the Government of Canada. We direct our energy and efforts at government decision makers like party leaders, Members of Parliament and senators because they have the power to improve policies and make the monetary investments needed to end extreme poverty. We also raise awareness by writing letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds, using social media, fundraising and more. Oftentimes the first step is putting these issues on the radar — and keeping the pressure on. It might seem like a small step, but it all adds up into impact. commitment: 1 year minimum, 1-2 hours per week on average support structure: Volunteers (virtually) meet in local groups on a monthly basis and rely on their group leader(s) for guidance. Attending other virtual calls and webinars led by Results staff is recommended. If you’re ready to learn about advocacy, causes and solutions to extreme poverty and committed to taking action every month, join us! Go to https://bit.ly/ResultsCanadaJoinUs and click on “sign up to volunteer” to get started.
[VIRTUAL] USE $500 TO CREATE YOUR OWN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Organization: Youth Empowering ParentsCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: This program is an opportunity for you to gain leadership skills, run a project of your choosing, receive valuable experience for post-secondary applications, or get volunteer hours. This is open for youth ages 15-29 years old. See how to Apply below! Here’s what you will do:
- Identify a need/issue in your community and organize a project that will address that need/issue. You will also receive a grant of up to $500 (or more, depending on your project details) to fund your project. You can run a basketball tournament to bring youth together and promote physical exercise, you can start a community library box to encourage reading, or you can do just about anything else you can think of. Check out this website to see more awesome community projects that you can do! (www.youthfund.ca/ideas)
- Learn from different skills training workshops for 1 week to help equip you with the necessary skills (e.g., project planning, budgeting, etc.) to organize and launch your idea. Then, attend a 1-on-1 coaching call with staff to give you support planning your project. After staff approval, receive micro-funding of up to $500 to fund and launch your project idea into reality.
- Develop project management skills
- Gain volunteer hours
- Get a certificate of recognition and reference letter
- Learn and/or improve your skillset (like identifying community issues, budgeting, marketing, public speaking, evaluation)
- A chance to make a positive difference in your community!
- Cohort 4: July 28–Aug 1, 12 PM - 3 PM (EDT)
- Cohort 5: Aug 11–15, 12 PM - 3 PM (EDT)