Digital Civic Engagement and Micro-grants for Youths
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | GLOCAL Foundation of Canada |
| Address: | 450 Southwest Marine Drive, 18th Floor Vancouver BC V5X 0C3 |
| Website: | https://glocalfoundation.ca/ |
| Organizational Description: | GLOCAL Foundation of Canada is a non-partisan, non-profit organization striving to empower residents in Canada to integrate a solid, creative domestic engagement with a nuanced global understanding in politics, business, academics and philanthropy. We aim to provide innovative programs and cross-sectoral resources to encourage residents in Canada to be civically aware and democratically engaged. Our team is composed of staff, consultants, advisors, and volunteers from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds who dedicate themselves in having Canadians' voices heard and understood. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4902 |
| Description of Duties: | GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (www.glocalfoundation.ca) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization striving to empower residents in Canada to integrate a solid, creative domestic engagement with a nuanced global understanding in politics, business, academics, and philanthropy. |
| Skills Required: | ONLINE/REMOTE All You Can Volunteer with Family and Friends: Digital Civic Engagement for Youths and CANConnect Micro-grants for Immigrant and Refugee Youths Funded in part by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), GLOCAL Foundation of Canada is thrilled to announce two exciting youth programs: 1. National Youth Service Network Program (NYSN): Our new and innovative ONLINE VOLUNTEERING program enables Canadian youth to engage in remote volunteering with 500+ peers nationwide, at their own pace. Check this link for more details and the application form: https://forms.gle/wQmHjTF9kp5PZxFn7 2. CANConnect Diversity Micro-grants for Youths in Canada: These grants provide opportunities for youths to design and produce research, short videos, or digital projects that promote civic engagement in Canada. For the year 2023-2024, we will be administering 100 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 Additionally, you can visit our website at www.glocalfoundation.ca for further information, including program details, application forms, and testimonials. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | 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. |
| Age: | 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Remote Volunteering These opportunities are fully remote! |
| 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: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Require childcare |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: admin@glocalfoundation.ca |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2023 |
