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Position:
2804 - Education & Advocacy Fellowship Program 2024
Organization:
Position Address:
Volunteering & learning virtually/remotely from the volunteer's residence
Location:
Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Virtual
Goal

Results Canada is a grassroots advocacy organization that believes in empowering everyday people to use their voices to generate the political will to end extreme poverty. We combine the voices of our volunteers with strategic areas of focus to leverage resources for programs and improved policies that give people living in poverty the health, education and opportunity they need to thrive. Whether it’s writing letters to the editor (LTEs), using social media, or engaging with parliamentarians, our passionate volunteers positively impact people living in low-and middle-income countries. 
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/  
Benefits

  • Receive training and support over 11 months to become a powerful advocate and leader
  • Learn about global health, the causes and consequences of extreme poverty, and the solutions to address these challenges
  • Learn how to communicate powerfully and to write impactful letters to the media
  • Participate in webinars where you will hear from inspiring speakers
  • Learn how to influence elected representatives at all levels of government on issues that matter
  • Take action on a monthly basis on our current calls-to-action
  • Train so that you can start your own Results Canada group or help a local Results group grow and thrive
  • Meet like-minded individuals, network and create meaningful relationships (add to your resume)

 
Qualifications

  • Passion for creating change and ending poverty
  • Ability to commit 4-6 hours per week
  • Open to individuals brand new to Results and anyone who has been a Results Canada volunteer for 6 months or less
  • Proficiency in English is mandatory but proficiency in French is a definite asset (the program will be in English)
  • Commitment to join:
    • monthly Fellowship call
    • monthly call-to-action Q&A
    • monthly Results group Education & Action (E&A) meeting
    • other calls as opportunities come up (webinars, national calls, etc.)
  • Commitment to accomplish monthly Fellowship goals and reports
  • Must be willing to join and interact on Slack (collaborative online platform)
  • At least 18 years old (at the start of the Fellowship)
  • Based in Canada from January-November
  • Past experience in student or community activism, political campaigns, or other anti-poverty or social justice focused activities preferred

Min Age: 18   
Police Check: Not required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required

Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment starting 2024-01-01 AND ending 2024-11-30
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Tuesday Evening

FLEXIBLE, subject to scheduled blocks of time > monthly meeting (usually the first TUESDAY EVENING of the month), occasionnal webinars, other calls), but the majority of your hours will based on your own schedule (reading the monthly campaign, planning, researching, taking action, reporting back, etc). 
Training

TRAINING is provided throughout the program.

Fellows are obligated to attend Fellowship Calls (MONTHLY, on the first Tuesday, in the evening) > See TIME COMMITMENT, above
More Details
Areas of Interest: Communication/Journalism, Education & Learning, Social Media, Research/Evaluation
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals, Newcomers, Older Adults
Apply before: 2023-10-31
How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
https://resultscanada.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/ResultsCda
https://twitter.com/resultscda
https://www.linkedin.com/company/results-canada-resultats-canada
https://www.youtube.com/c/RESULTSCDA
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