ShelterBox Canada Advocate
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| Organization Name: | ShelterBox Canada |
| Address: | 200-2010 Winston Park Drive Oakville ON L6H 5R7 |
| Website: | http://www.shelterboxcanada.org |
| Organizational Description: | ShelterBox Canada is a registered international disaster relief organization that provides emergency shelter and vital aid to stabilize, protect and support communities overwhelmed by disasters and humanitarian crises. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Use your voice to amplify our message ShelterBox Canada is an organization made up of people who believe in shelter as a human right - that shelter from the chaos of disaster and conflict is vital. Last year only one in five families worldwide received the support they needed following disaster. At ShelterBox, we are impatient to create a world where no family is without shelter when disaster strikes. Together, we are making an impact and you are a critical part of our movement. As a ShelterBox Canada Advocate you support ShelterBox by sharing our recent news and updates from the field. Advocates are very important for getting our message across multiple platforms so that we can reach the most people from coast-to-coast. We are looking for people who have an enthusiasm for spreading the word about ShelterBox and can create their own content to engage with their networks. Commitment Follow ShelterBox Canada on our social media platforms and invite your network to do the same Share our social media posts on your own channels Sign-up for ShelterBox Canada newsletters and forward these emails on Engage with 1 new person a month to talk to them about ShelterBox Canada and engage them with our social media and newsletter Activate in times of disaster - when major disasters strike, families need our help more than ever. During this time we need the support of our volunteers to share important updates about our current response. We need your support to share these urgent updates with your network and help us to raise funds and awareness while the disaster is in the media spotlight |
| Skills Required: | Passion Communication |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Knowledge of humanitarian sector Public Speaking |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime, Evening, Weekend Time commiment varies based on engagement of volunteer. Very flexible commitment that works with your schedule. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Are fulfilling volunteer hours for credit Uses a wheelchair |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference |
| How to Apply: |
Online: www.shelterboxcanada.org/volunteer/ |
| Closing Date: | Mar 1, 2025 |
