GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (ONLINE/REMOTE Community Engagement and Research Volunteer)

Organization Name: GLOCAL Foundation of Canada
Opportunity Title: ONLINE/REMOTE Community Engagement and Research Volunteer
Category: Communications / Marketing / Media
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: August 8, 2024
End Date: September 6, 2040

Email: admin@glocalfoundation.ca
Website: https://glocalfoundation.ca/
Details:

• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering

Opportunity Description:

• Do you have a busy schedule but still want to contribute to the community at your own pace? 

• Interested in volunteering and connecting with fellow Canadians nationwide through digital platforms?

• Interested in gaining or exercising your skills in the following areas, apply them in civic issues, and gain Canadian work experience?

• Research

• Data

• Social Media & Communications

• Community Outreach

• Digital Products & Services

• Compliance

• Would you like to initiate your own legacy projects, inspiring social innovation & creative civic participation across Canada?

 

GLOCAL’s new and innovative ONLINE VOLUNTEERING program enables Canadians to engage in remote volunteering with 1500+ peers nationwide, at their own pace.

How does Our Online Volunteer Programs Work

• Visit our GLOCAL website and fill out application form;

• Join Orientation Session (twice daily during weekdays) and Discuss Your Plan with GLOCAL track managers:

2.1. Pick One or More Tracks of the Themes of Your Choice and apply them in community service and civix knowledge mobilization context

• Research
• Data
• Social Media
• Digital Services
• Community Outreach
• Compliance

2.2. Choose a Volunteering Plan:

• 5 hours per YEAR
• 5 hours per MONTH
• 5 hours per WEEK

Please note that the ‘5 hours’ specified in each program are meant to be a rough idea of volunteers’ time commitment. It is not binding, nor restricted. Every volunteer can work more hours or fewer hours than 5 hours according to their availability. Actual volunteer hours will be recognized accordingly.

• Start Online Volunteering at Your Own Pace, Apply for Microgrant (if eligible) & Join Our Online Workshops and Networking Events

Check this link for more details and the application form: https://forms.gle/wQmHjTF9kp5PZxFn7

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More excitingly, funded in part by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), GLOCAL officially launches CANConnect Diversity Micro-grants for Canadian Youth:

The micro-grants provide Canadian youth with the opportunities to design and produce research, short videos, interviews, or digital projects that promote civic engagement in Canada. For the year 2024-2025, we will be administering 160 grants to support 100 individual or group projects. (up to $5,000 grants)  Check this link for more details and the application form: https://forms.gle/yBACzo7ZcC4iewuE6

About GLOCAL:

GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (www.glocalfoundation.ca) is a national non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to digital civic engagement through local civic engagement and global understanding. Our grassroots initiatives encourage civic participation in Canada’s democratic institutions, fostering diverse perspectives and inclusive civic discourse. With a team spanning the country and speaking over 20 languages, we strive for a dynamic and inclusive community.

Visit our website at www.glocalfoundation.ca for further information, including program details, application forms, and testimonials.

Scope of the responsibilities:

• Work closely with GLOCAL Research Analysts and supervisors to gather, enter, and analyse data on political representatives at the municipal level.
• Conduct research and understand the political environment of the province. This includes but is not limited to research on local issues, provincial policy concerns, and regional politics.
• Provide support in GLOCAL’s social media engagement, create infographics, and produce short videos on social causes.
• Assist in community engagement and outreach at the local level.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:

• Good oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A passion for creative writing, community engagement and partnerships development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong intercultural understanding.
• Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.

The successful candidate will volunteer with the executive team of the Foundation. Ongoing support will be offered to ensure holistic development of the volunteer in capacities relevant to the position. A weekly meeting will be scheduled for the volunteer to receive support and direction, as well as targeted opportunities and guidance for personal growth and development, such as future career planning. We aim to make this a comprehensive learning experience for the volunteers.