Volunteer Advocate (Results Canada)

(Results Canada, Ottawa)

Position ID: V-HVC0494
Last Full Update: 18 Jul 2023

Opportunity Details: Volunteer Advocate (Results Canada)

Contact Peace Mukazi, Public Engagement Officer, Results Canada; Email: action@resultscanada.ca
Duties
  • attend and actively participate in your group’s monthly education and action (E&A) meeting
  • take action alongside fellow group volunteers that includes (but is not limited to):
    • engaging with parliamentarians by writing or meeting with them (in person or virtually)
    • writing letters to the editor (LTE) or op-eds
    • organizing events
    • being active on social media
    • fundraising
    • tabling at an event to talk about Results Canada
  • keep a record of the actions you take on a monthly basis
Benefits Our power lies in our people – especially our volunteers who are the unsung heroes. Group Leaders will benefit from being integral and essential to the mission of Results Canada and a valued resource to build a network of dedicated volunteers. In addition to the close relationships with volunteers and staff, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced global health experts and highly trained advocates who share your deep passion for international development. You will expand your skills, receive a solid foundation of advocacy and community engagement by addressing current issues (ex. health inequity, COVID-19) and gain practical, real-world experience volunteering with remote teams. Most importantly, you will feel the satisfaction from making a difference.
Ages 15 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Newcomers / English as a second language
Areas of Interest Advocacy ; Community Outreach ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Social Media ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Writing / Editing
Skills/Experience Creativity ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work
Commitment Length Long Term
Interaction Level Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering
Minimum Hours 1 / Week
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Not Applicable
Location Hybrid
Number of Positions Acton ; Burlington ; Etobicoke ; Georgetown ; Guelph-Eramosa ; Hamilton ; Kingston ; Milton ; North York ; Oakville ; Scarborough ; Vaughan 
 
20 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on-going
Application Deadline 31 Dec 2023
Cost no cost
Police Check Not Required

Agency Details: Results Canada, Ottawa

Office Phone 613-562-9240
Toll Free Phone 1-855-807-8485
Fax 1-888-739-9720
E-Mail communications@resultscanada.ca
Website resultscanada.ca
Address & Map
280 Albert St, Suite 905
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G8
 
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