Education and Advocacy Fellowship Program

Organization Details
Organization Name: Results Canada
Address: 905-280 Albert St
Ottawa ON  K1P 5G8
Website: http://www.resultscanada.ca
Organizational Description: Results is a global movement of passionate citizens committed to raising our voices for a world without extreme poverty. We leverage resources for programs and improved policies that give people living in poverty the health, education and opportunity they need to thrive. Results Canada has local groups of volunteers across the country.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 4075
   
Description of Duties:

Join the next cohort of the Results Canada Education and Advocacy Fellowship Program! It is a 11-month hands-on advocacy and leadership training program for volunteers that will develop their skills in generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. It is open to individuals aged 18 years and older who are based in Canada. Learn more: https://resultscanada.ca/fellowship/


The Fellowship provides training and support to speak powerfully, engage with the media, speak directly with parliamentarians, and mobilize your community to make change.


Commitment: dedicate 4-6 hours per week, including homework and a 90-minute call on the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2024.
Deadline: October 31, 2023. Early applications are strongly encouraged as space is limited and applicants are interviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply here: https://resultscanada.ca/fellowship/


*** Please note that you can volunteer with Results Canada as a group volunteer not involved in the fellowship program. This means you will take advocacy action with a group without following the 12-month curriculum and volunteer 1-2 hours per week on average. https://resultscanada.ca/join-us/

   
Skills Required:

English writing, knowledge of Canadian political system, prior experience in advocacy.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:
   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Evening

Dedicate 4-6 hours per week, including homework and a 90-minute call on the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2024.

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: General Populace
Organization will provide: Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Online: resultscanada.ca/fellowship/
Closing Date: Oct 31, 2023