Archived Opportunities

Empathy Squad *VIRTUAL* Audio Storytellering and Podcasting (Winter 2024)

Organization: FIXT POINT Arts and Media
Category: Heritage / Museums
Description: Gather Oral Histories to Foster Empathy and Build your Podcasting Skills The Empathy Squad program trains and equips youth aged 18 to 30 years from across Canada to generate empathy-building dialogue through the collection of stories via interviews and the creation of podcast pieces.    As a participant, you will:  ✅ Acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to produce high-quality audio stories - interviewing and recording techniques, narrative shaping, and audio-editing;  ✅ Volunteer in service of your community, learn about what’s important to them through active listening and help foster empathy for their lived experiences;  ✅ Experience hands-on learning alongside fellow future leaders and from industry professionals across the country.    Program Expectations:  Have a laptop available to you on which you can download and install: Slack (Mac OS / Windows OS), Descript (find system requirements here), Google Chrome, Zoom;  Attend scheduled Zoom sessions that consist of live demonstrations, instructional videos and feedback sharing from facilitators, Guest Artists and peers;  Apply learnings by conducting interviews, using audio recording equipment, and completing assignments using audio-editing software, Descript;  Engage with facilitators and peers using program communication platforms (Slack, Zoom, provided Empathy Squad email address);  Commit 10-12 hours a week, including scheduled Zoom sessions and work in your own time.    Application Process:  Interested volunteers are asked to fill out our application form here: https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply  NOTE: Applications for Cohorts 15 & 16 are now closed.   Cohorts 17 & 18 will run simultaneously from January to March 2024.  Applications for Cohorts 17 & 18 will remain open until further notice! Fill out our application form or find the full program schedule at: https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply    Other program details: Meet and learn from our Guest Artists: Industry professionals who will come and talk about their work process and help you in yours!  The program is delivered completely virtually and provides opportunities for developing skills and artistic practice to capture and preserve community stories to be shared with present and future generations, as well as opportunities for improving your communication and self-expression skills!  With over 100 podcast pieces created, you can listen to them here: https://soundcloud.com/fixtpoint/sets/empathy-squad-squadcasts  The Empathy Squad program is made possible by the Canada Service Corps.    About Fixt Point:  FIXT POINT is a Toronto-based arts & media company with national reach. Our mandate is to inspire audiences and artists to imagine change, and our mission is to promote local culture and preserve local heritage through the telling of tales across multiple platforms. We endeavour to be leaders in public engagement, embedding training and outreach into our process of creation and dissemination. FIXT POINT was founded in 2006 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 2011.  To date, we’ve interviewed over 3,000 Canadians from every province and territory in almost 200 communities in our storymobiles (mobile recording studio on wheels); edited and posted hundreds of oral histories on our storymap; produced two seasons of a TV/web series for TVO; and, most recently, we were awarded Touring Artist of the Year from the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA).  The Tale of a Town Story Map (http://www.thetaleofatown.com)  TVO Series (https://tvo.org/programs/main-street-ontario)  Learn more at www.fixtpoint.com.

Results Canada Fellow - ending extreme poverty

Organization: Results Canada
Category: Other Positions
Description: 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/

Join the Executive Team or be a General Member of the London branch of the Willow Youth Network

Organization: Willow Youth Network
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: The London Branch of the Willow Youth Network is recruiting for the 2023-2024 year! We are looking to fill several positions on the Executive Team. Willow Youth Network is a national nonprofit located on Turtle Island, otherwise known as “Canada”.  We empower a generation of young leaders by providing free and accessible programming aimed at promoting gender equity. We partner with community organizations and schools to provide free workshops catered to the needs of each community. Some of our workshop topics include body image, leadership, and safety through social media use. We fundraise to enable our operations within the communities we serve as well as to support and uplift other grassroots organizations working to serve the community. We use our social media platforms to highlight role models in the community and highlight ongoing events and initiatives. We foster a safer, non-judgemental, and supportive space to learn and grow together. We make mistakes and learn from them in order to become better global citizens. Our programming focuses include youth engagement, discussion-based learning, and asking difficult questions of ourselves and others. Please use contact Kaylynn using the email enclosed in this posting or fill out an application form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3sKorZx6nuLaZctMRKVbx5FGF59hXeIIchBtI8Vd89QMsgw/viewform (more information about each of the roles is included in the form).   If you have any questions, email Kaylynn at london@indigogirlsgroup.com. We look forward to hearing from you!  Willow Youth Network is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In our hiring process, we actively work to combat any form of discrimination. We are therefore happy to accommodate any and all individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to an exceptionality please feel free to reach us at our email listed below. We recognize that academic and professional qualifications are a privilege and therefore we choose to value lived experiences and passion for our mission over professional skills. If you do not meet all the suggested requirements, we encourage you to still apply.* It is important to note that Willow Youth Network is continually learning, growing, and working to do better – we acknowledge past and current practices are imperfect. Have feedback on how we can make our postings or hiring process a more inclusive space? Please let us know at hello@indigogirlsgroup.com – Thank you! We strongly encourage applicants who are living with a disability, people of colour or visible minorities, indigenous people, trans and non-binary people, and any other members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

JA In-School Program Facilitator

Organization: Junior Achievement South Western Ontario
Category: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: Visit a local elementary or high school classroom to facilitate one of JA’s financial health, entrepreneurship, or work readiness programs. JA will provide you with all the lesson plans and materials for a fun and engaging day of learning supported by the classroom teacher. About JA Through the delivery of hands-on learning in entrepreneurship, financial health and work readiness, JA empowers young people to grow their entrepreneurial ideas, hone their work skills, manage their earnings, and secure better lives for themselves and their communities. JA is a leader in preparing young people for success in an ever-changing global economy. Your Role JA Program Facilitators will join a class in-person to deliver one of JA’s financial health, entrepreneurship, or work readiness programs, by using a mix of hands-on activities, discussions, and digital learning to engage students. JA will provide volunteers with all the lesson plans and materials for a fun and engaging day of learning supported by the classroom teacher. With your help, students can gain the knowledge and confidence they need to define their personal success and go after their dreams. Qualifications Must be available for a volunteer interview and complete all screening requirements and reference checks. Confident presenting to and working with young people Relevant work and/or educational experience (i.e., Business, Finance, etc.) Strong communication skills that are effective with youth. Must be 18 years or older to volunteer. Volunteers do not need a particular background of area of expertise to be an effective Program Facilitator--most important is the desire to help students achieve their highest potential. Training & Support Prior to joining a class, you will receive a 1-hour program training session, available in person or online (program dependent), includes: JA orientation Roles & responsibilities Program delivery overview JA will provide all presentation content and resources needed to deliver the program. Time Commitment This is an in-school program that runs approx. 6 hours. (full school day) This opportunity requires volunteers to prepare and read program material in advance in order to lead a successful student experience. Next Steps If you are interested in supporting JA as a volunteer, please register through our website at https://jaswo.org/get-involved/volunteers/ or email mdeelstra@jaswo.org for more information.

JA Company Program Mentor

Organization: Junior Achievement South Western Ontario
Category: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: About JA Through the delivery of hands-on learning in entrepreneurship, financial health and work readiness, JA empowers young people to grow their entrepreneurial ideas, hone their work skills, manage their earnings, and secure better lives for themselves and their communities. JA is a leader in preparing young people for success in an ever-changing global economy. Your Role  Partnered with a team of other volunteers, a JA Company Program Volunteer Mentor becomes a business advisor, role model, and facilitator for a group of 10-15 high school students. Mentors help foster participants’ entrepreneurial spirit and support students through an 18-week entrepreneurial journey in which they create, manage, and liquidate a real start-up business. Resources, training, and support for all volunteers are provided by JA. Qualifications Must be available for volunteer interview and complete all screening protocols, including a Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sectors Search Confident presenting to and working with young people Relevant work and/or educational experience (i.e. Business, Finance, etc.) Strong communication skills that are effective with youth Must be 18 years or older to volunteer Volunteers do not need a particular background of area of expertise to be an effective Company Program Mentor. Most important is an ability to foster good teamwork and a desire to support youth in an impactful way. Training & Support  Prior to the start of the program, Company Program Volunteers receive the following supports: JA Company Program orientation package 2 hour group training session facilitated online Access to program resources JA will provide all presentation content and resources needed to facilitate the program and offer ongoing support throughout the experience. Time Commitment  This is an after-school program which takes place in the evening. Volunteers should be able to commit approximately 2-3 hours of their time per week for this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers can choose to participate in-person or virtually. Next Steps  If you are interested in supporting JA as a volunteer, please register through our website at https://jaswo.org/get-involved/volunteers/ or email zburness@jaswo.org for more information.

1:1 Mentor in School

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area
Category: Children & Youth
Description: Time commitment: 1 hour once a week for the academic year What & Where: You will be matched with a Little that is in grade 1-8 and will meet with them at their school. You will decide what activities to do based on common interests. For example, playing a board game or creating a craft.

Group Mentor

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area
Category: Children & Youth
Description: Group mentors must be between the ages of 18-25. Time commitment: 1 hour once a week for 8 weeks. What & Where: We offer two group mentoring programs for youth in grades 6-8: 1) Go Girls (for female-identifying youth) 2) Game On (for male-identifying youth). Both programs run over 8 weeks and help youth learn to make informed choices about leading a healthy lifestyle. As a mentor, you will be paired up with another mentor and together you will deliver the program in a local school. These programs run in fall, winter and spring.

Database analyst

Organization: Across Languages
Category: Administration / Clerical / Office
Description: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Database analyst Volunteer to support to our Outreach department. Responsibilities: Depurate and complete information of our database by merging information of different files. Assist with data entry and record keeping, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date. It include call different organizations. Carry out a search for new organizations to expand our database. What you will bring: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and problem – solving skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Be detail-oriented and like working independently. Familiarize with CRM platforms. Competence in the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT platforms. Capability to operate in a multi-cultural setting. Knowledge of Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc) This is an unpaid volunteer position, but volunteers will gain valuable experience, as well as the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and mission-driven team. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume with “Database analyst – Volunteer ” by February 5th , noon to: Become a Volunteer - Across Languages No phone calls please.   We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will receive acknowledgement. Please note that a recent Vulnerable Sector Check will be required for this position. We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with, including those from racialized and LGBTQ communities. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.