Apathy is Boring - 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: | 6083 |
| Description of Duties: | 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! The next cohort of RISE runs from: January 20, 2026 - April 28, 2026. Deadline to apply is November 30, 2025. What can you expect from RISE? - 15 week program that guides you through the process of learning how to engage with community and create a community project/initiative with a budget of $4000 - Various skill building and networking opportunities - All expenses paid, in-person national retreat that will connect you with youth across Canada - Free dinner at hub meetings - Opportunity to collaborate with other young adults who want to be more engaged in their community - Certificate of completion Who is Eligible? - Those who are 18 - 30 year old (inclusive) - Those who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or those with refugee status - No education, volunteer, or work experience required LEARN MORE AND APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: www.apathyisboring.com/rise Questions? Contact the Winnipeg RISE program coordinator at belinda@apathyisboring.com |
| Skills Required: | - NONE! This program is designed for people who have little to no experience in volunteering and who want to be more engaged in their communities and Canada's democracy |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Team work - Project management - Budget management - Outreach and networking - Communication and deep canvassing - Public speaking and facilitation - Collective decision making and problem solving |
| Age: | 18-30 |
| Time Commitment: | Evening , Flexible Hours 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 group of 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 |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Nov 30, 2025 |
