Archived Opportunities

These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization). Please note that these opportunities are only presented for interest – to give volunteers and site visitors an opportunity to see the types of positions offered by organizations.

Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator! [Remote]

Organization: ClimateScience
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: WHAT DO WE DO? ClimateScience aims to empower people to make real long-term solutions to climate change actionable through climate education. We hope our way of covering solutions makes people excited to contribute to clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other global-scale sustainability issues – beyond reusing their plastic bags. We believe education is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change. POSITION Help fight against climate change by joining our team at ClimateScience! As a Community Coordinator, you would help recruit people to be a part of our team, actively participate in meetings and events, form partnerships with schools and organizations, and learn more about climate change through our website. You have the chance to gain new experiences and connections, opportunities to earn leadership positions, build your resume, and acquire skills, all while being part of a fun community! Community Coordinators must be interested in learning more about climate change and passionate about bringing climate education into their own communities, and a flexible schedule would be a bonus. The position is entirely online. If you want to find out more about ClimateScience, please check out our website at climatescience.org! INFORMATION Minimum 3-5 hours per week (more for leadership positions!), Must be willing to commit for at least 6 months, Entirely remote, Should be eager to learn, passionate about climate change, sense of responsibility and accountability, networking and communication skills are a plus! RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit people to join ClimateScience Canada, Will work within their community to create and implement long-term projects that help address climate change on a local level (Can include: Research, Outreach, Document writing, Skill-building), Promote ClimateScience content on social media, Learn about climate change and participate in climate education events. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/7ZkfZgEe486vakhu9

Board Member - Children's Museum

Organization: Manitoba Children's Museum
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Position Summary The Director position is a volunteer role on the Board of Directors. The volunteer Board of Directors, on behalf of all Manitobans and visitors to our province, provides overall leadership, policy development, and strategic direction to the Manitoba Children’s Museum. Nominees should have demonstrated leadership at the local or national level, possess demonstrated excellence in their own field of expertise, and be enthusiastic about volunteering their support to the Manitoba Children’s Museum and its future. The Board Nominating Committee is seeking individuals with priority given to the following skills and expertise: Lawyer Early Years Educator Arts, Culture, and/or Heritage Professional Strategic-minded individuals with the ability to think big picture and long-term Ability to make a contribution of time and energy through active participation on the Board and Board Committee(s) The Board is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and considers nominations from under-represented groups an asset. Call for Nominations The Board of Directors uses a Policy Governanceã model. In accordance with the Manitoba Children’s Museum Bylaws, the Board Nominating Committee is responsible for recommending Directors for consideration by the Board of the Manitoba Children’s Museum for a term of two years to be followed by two renewal terms of two years each in length. The Committee is pleased to call for nominations to the Board of Directors for the term commencing June 2022. To Apply Forward a cover letter and resume for consideration to Sara Hancheruk, Executive Director at shancheruk@childrensmuseum.com. If you require accommodation when applying, please contact shancheruk@childrensmuseum.com. Upon successful acceptance onto the Board, the applicant must demonstrate proof of COVID-19 vaccination and acceptable results on a Police Information/Vulnerable Sector Check as well as a Child Abuse Registry Check. The Board would like to thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline Friday, March 25, 2022 at 4:30PM

Empathy Squad VIRTUAL Training Audio Storytellers and Podcast Creators by Fixt Point Arts and Media

Organization: Fixt Point Arts and Media
Category: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: JOIN THE EMPATHY SQUAD! Gather Oral Histories to Foster Empathy and Build your Podcasting Skills. Volunteer Opportunity (Future Leaders aged 18-30 years) Volunteer for the Empathy Squad to make a difference in your community through the power of storytelling. In the midst of global upheaval, and the search for social, class, and racial justice, we are looking for volunteers to generate empathy-building dialogue through the collection of stories and interviews. Oral storytelling forges connections between people and ideas, makes information more accessible, and helps us understand the ties that bind us. Oral history nuances the stories of the past and present, helps us understand how communities experience history, and allows us to learn together on the path towards a shared future. Amplify voices, centre overlooked stories, and celebrate the unsung heroes in your community. You'll have the chance to collect stories, learn podcasting skills, meet new people from different walks of life, and collaborate with future leaders across the country. Come spark change, one story at a time. Participants will: Discover artful ways to volunteer in their community; Learn interview and recording techniques, narrative shaping, and audio-editing skills; Gain skills in community engagement through oral-history collection; Enhance readiness for leadership roles and community participation; Grow empathy from coast to coast through community-building dialogue. Program details: Approximately 12 hours a week of commitment for 12 weeks total. The training program is virtual, and open to applicants across Canada. See full program schedule (https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply) About FIXT POINT’s previous work: 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) Empathy Squad Podcasts (http://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad) About FIXT POINT Arts and Media: 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. Find out more at www.fixtpoint.com Information Sessions Register for an information session on Zoom to familiarize yourself with the Empathy Squad, its session format, and its facilitators. Wednesday, July 13th 2022: 6PM - 7PM ET. Register here. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoc-6sqjsjE9I4ll-TxBbMzpjEYsdHGLgC Tuesday, July 19th 2022: 8PM - 9PM ET. Register here. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-2tqzsuH9RsmEaqOco9k_8QzIJeb4y2 Apply (https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply) Please fill out the Empathy Squad Application Form found on our website https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply Application deadline: August 1, 2022 Cohort 11: September to December 2022 Cohort 12: January to March 2023 Ongoing until all positions are filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator!

Empathy Squad VIRTUAL Training Audio Storytellers and Podcast Creators

Organization: Fixt Point Arts and Media
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Gather Oral Histories to Foster Empathy and Build your Podcasting Skills. Volunteer Opportunity (Future Leaders aged 18-30 years) The Empathy Squad is now accepting applications for our Winter 2023 cohorts. Cohorts 13 & 14 will run January to March 2023. Approximately 12 hours a week of commitment for 12 weeks total. The training program is virtual, and open to applicants across Canada. See full program schedule at https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply Brief Program Overview: The Empathy Squad program trains and equips youth from across Canada to generate empathy-building dialogue through the collection of stories via interviews and the creation of podcast pieces. Oral storytelling forges connections between people and ideas, makes information more accessible, and helps us understand the ties that bind us. Oral history nuances the stories of the past and present, helps us understand how communities experience history, and allows us to learn together on the path towards a shared future. Amplify voices, centre overlooked stories, and celebrate the unsung heroes in your community. You'll have the chance to collect stories, learn podcasting skills, meet new people from different walks of life, and collaborate with future leaders across the country. Come spark change, one story at a time. Deadline to apply: December 1, 2022 Fill out our application Form: https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply The Empathy Squad program is made possible by the Canada Service Corps. Information Session We will hold an Information Session on November 15, 2022 at 7pm Eastern Time, where individuals can get to know our company, the Empathy Squad program and its facilitators, and find out more about the program details and expectations. You can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcO6opzIvGN2gNN9pGQ9OeaVnQOpuMJ7h Join the growing cohorts of FUTURE LEADERS who have forged stronger connections with their chosen communities through art and volunteerism. As a participant, you too can: ✅ 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; ✅ Complete the program having gained the knowledge and practical skills needed to produce high-quality audio stories - interviewing and recording techniques, narrative shaping, and audio-editing; The program is delivered 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 70 podcast pieces created, you can listen to them here: https://soundcloud.com/fixtpoint/sets/empathy-squad-squadcasts 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.

Empathy Squad VIRTUAL Audio Storytellering and Podcasting Training

Organization: FIXT POINT Arts & Media
Category: Heritage / Museums
Description: Gather Oral Histories to Foster Empathy and Build your Podcasting Skills. The Empathy Squad is a hands-on, experiential-service-learning opportunity for diverse youth from across Canada aimed at creating meaningful connections and increasing understanding of one another through public engagement, facilitated conversations, active listening and presentation, aimed at capturing and preserving our country's collective community memory for generations to come. The Empathy Squad program is made possible by the Canada Service Corps. As a participant, you will: ✅ Acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to produce high-quality audio stories: interviewing and recording techniques, audio-editing, narrative shaping, and sound design; ✅ 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 access to strong internet connection and a laptop available 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 and Timeline: Cohorts 15 & 16 will run simultaneously from October to December 2023. Deadline to apply for Cohorts 15 & 16: September 1, 2023. Cohorts 17 & 18 will run simultaneously from January to March 2024. Applications for Cohorts 17 & 18 will remain open until further notice, so early applications are strongly encouraged! As a program funded by the Canada Service Corps, applicants must be aged 18 to 30 years at the start of the program, and reside in Canada for the duration of the program. Applications are open to individuals across the country. The training component is delivered virtually in pre-scheduled and synchronous sessions via Zoom. Fill out our application form and find the full program schedule for Cohorts 15&16 and 17&18 here: https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply About FiXT POiNT Arts and Media: 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.

BOARD MEMBER RECRUITMENT

Organization: Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Inc.
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: The Nominating Committee of the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM) is currently seeking applications to fill positions on its Board of Directors. It is expected that successful candidate(s) will be appointed to sit on the Board of Directors once their names are put forward during the election process held at the Annual General meeting in September 2023. About the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba We are a self-help organization whose purpose is helping others to help themselves through peer support, education and advocacy. We seek to increase public awareness about mood disorders and other co-occurring disorders and empower people to develop and manage mental wellness. Term and Location Board members will serve a term of up to three (3) years with eligibility for a reappointment for consecutive terms. Board meetings are held in person, in downtown Winnipeg, if possible, but are mostly conducted virtually. Time Commitment Meetings of the Board of Directors and their Committees are typically held on a monthly basis, and are on average 1 to 3 hours in length. In addition, Board members are expected to participate in Board committees. Board members should expect to participate in an average of 8 to 10 Board meetings per year plus several Committee meetings per year. Members of the Board of Directors are also encouraged to attend numerous MDAM functions and volunteer their time to various MDAM fundraising events. Skills and Experience All candidates must have certain core skills and other attributes including: Commitment to MDAM mission and vision; Interpersonal communications; Basic financial knowledge; and Creative and/or critical thinking. In addition, the nominating and selection process is designed to maintain a Board which includes experience/competency in the following areas: Financial management (a professional designation preferred); Law; Lived experience in mental health problems or illnesses and or experience supporting someone with a mood disorder; Issues facing Indigenous peoples in Canada; Governance/Board of Directors experience; Familiarity with mental health promotion, recovery-oriented approaches and/or peer support; Risk management; Human Resources; Fundraising; Communications/public affairs; Information Technology; Mental healthcare systems (including community-based experience and/or clinical experience); and Mental health research. MDAM is seeking applications from persons with expertise in any of these areas or backgrounds. We are specifically searching for candidates with experience and expertise in the following: Law (lawyer), education/program planning, business (entrepreneur), and financial management. MDAM is also seeking candidates that work within, or who have ties to the corporate sector. In keeping with MDAM’s commitment to increase its diversity on the Board, we encourage applications, which represent the need for balanced gender representation and a diversity of ages; individuals from Indigenous communities; as well as individuals from other communities. For example, immigrant/refugee/ethno-cultural/LGBTQIA2S+ communities and people with disabilities. Application Process All applications received will be reviewed and candidates interviewed at the request of the Nominating Committee and a final list of qualified candidates for selection will be presented to the current Board of Directors. Interested individuals should submit their application in the prescribed form detailing their academic, professional and lived experience and clearly state the reasons why they would be an asset to the Board of Directors for the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. Interested individuals may also submit a CV for consideration. Interested candidates should submit their applications by August 11th, 2023, to Marilyn Sidhu, Chair of the Nominating Committee, via email at chair@moodmb.ca. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those shortlisted for consideration by the Nominating Committee will be contacted.

Empathy Squad VIRTUAL Audio Storytelling and Podcasting (Winter 2024)

Organization: FIXT POINT Arts & Media
Category: Heritage / Museums
Description: Gather Oral Histories to Foster Empathy and Build your Podcasting Skills! The Empathy Squad is a hands-on, experiential-service-learning opportunity for diverse youth from across Canada aimed at creating meaningful connections and increasing understanding of one another through public engagement, facilitated conversations, active listening and presentation, aimed at capturing and preserving our country's collective community memory for generations to come. The Empathy Squad program is made possible by the Canada Service Corps. 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 by November 10, 2023. Cohorts 17 & 18 will run simultaneously from January to March 2024. As a program funded by the Canada Service Corps, applicants must be aged 18 to 30 years at the start of the program, and reside in Canada for the duration of the program. Fill out our application form or find the full program schedule at: https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply

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