Apathy is Boring: Become a RISE Ambassador
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| Organization Name: | RISE (Apathy is Boring) |
| Address: | Winnipeg MB |
| Website: | http://www.apathyisboring.com/ |
| Organizational Description: | Apathy is Boring is a national non-partisan, youth-led organization that supports youth to become change-makers in their everyday lives and communities. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5848 |
| Description of Duties: | The next cohort of RISE runs from: August 11 - November 22, 2025. Deadline to apply is July 06 2025 Want to become more involved in your community and Canada's democratic process? Want to meet other passionate youth who want to make a change? Sounds like this is the opportunity for you! RISE is a 15 week program where you will get the opportunity to co-create and implement a community project. Working with a small group of youth and an experienced program coordinator you will have access to skill-building, workshops, networking opportunities, and a $4000 budget that will support you in bringing your ideas to life. RISE is designed for young people with little to no previous experience in volunteering. We mean it! You don't need to have ANY previous experience to join! What you can expect from RISE
Who is eligible?
If you're between the ages of 18 and 30 years old and live in or near one of our hub cities, RISE is your chance to learn about community work, build confidence, and make new connections in a supportive environment. LEARN MORE AND APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE:www.apathyisboring.com/rise Questions? Contact the Winnipeg RISE program coordinator at belinda@apathyisboring.com |
| Skills Required: | No skills or experience required! |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Project management - Budget management - Program evaluation skills - Communication and teamwork skills - Networking opportunities - Deep canvassing skills - Public speaking and facilitation skills - Decision making and problem solving skills - Social media management - Community engagement and outreach skills |
| Age: | 18-30 |
| Time Commitment: | Evening Ambassadors are expected to attend a three hour in-person meeting every week for the duration of the program. The meeting will take place on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (day of the week to be chosen by the Ambassadors). Ambassadors are expected to contribute an additional three hours of time outside of the in-person meetings. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device Required to complete community service |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Jul 6, 2025 |
