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Hi there! We’re a small non-profit association running Squirrel News, a free, curated app (+ newsletter) for solutions-focused news (squirrel-news.net). We have launched our service about a year ago, and by now we have more than 5000 readers. At the moment, we’re looking for a third editor on our English edition on a voluntary basis (we all work mainly as volunteers). You would be responsible for one issue per week (about 5−6 hours) and - browse the media landscape and identify relevant stories - participate in our editorial calls - rewrite headlines and teasers - upload the editions. If you’re interested, you could also help with social media and PR. Requirements: We are looking for a native English speaker with professional experience in journalism / news editing and a broad general education. Squirrel News is based in Berlin, but we work remotely. If you’re interested please get in touch! Any questions are welcome. Best, Jonathan Founder of Squirrel News

We are a Not-for-profit community interest company working with members of Eastern European (and beyond) communities, providing guidance, information and language support on legal and general matters. We are looking for a volunteer who can commit a minimum of 3 hours per week. Candidates with an interest in dealing and working with society. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with people and clients from all walks of life, such as single mums, children, and the elderly who will require different approaches and support. Our volunteers who deal with casework or clients are never left on their own to deal with instructions. Volunteers who take on administrative tasks, however, would be expected to work off the detailed written instructions following a preliminary detailed verbal briefing. Person Specification: Good communication skills and ability to work in the team Good IT skills (reasonable understanding of email, cloud and sharing platforms) as well as knowledge and experience of working with variety of Microsoft Office software. (Word, pdf, excel, etc) General and basic training will be provided on demand. Work as part of the team on individual tasks is prevailing and considered more beneficial.

We are a Not-for-profit community interest company working with members of Eastern European (and beyond) communities, providing guidance, information and language support on legal and general matters. We are looking for a volunteer who can commit a minimum of 3 hours per week. Candidates with an interest in law will be able to support and shadow real-life cases alongside our senior members of the office. These volunteers will be able to have first-hand experience in dealing with domestic abuse cases and other matrimonial, immigration, and general matters. The company may also offer first-hand experience in attending open hearings for and outside the cases we deal with. On the job training provided with daily briefings on specialist topics, any changes to rules or laws and ongoing media update. Supervision is given by any specialist caseworker or the management ring of the company. We individual supervision can be face face to face or digital via on-call online platforms. Our volunteers who deal with casework or clients are never left on their own to deal with instructions. Volunteers who take on administrative tasks, however, would be expected to work off the detailed written instructions following a preliminary detailed verbal briefing. Person Specification: Good communication skills and ability to work in the team Good IT skills (reasonable understanding of email, cloud and sharing platforms) as well as knowledge and experience of working with variety of Microsoft Office software. (Word, pdf, excel, etc) General and basic training will be provided on demand. Work as part of the team on individual tasks is prevailing and considered more beneficial.

We are a Not-for-profit community interest company working with members of Eastern European (and beyond) communities, providing guidance, information and language support on legal and general matters. We are looking for a volunteer who can commit a minimum of 3 hours per week. This can be volunteering remotely. The candidate should have an interest in marketing, implementing strategies for advertising our company, promoting, and building our online profile. Person Specification: Good communication skills and ability to work in the team Good IT skills (reasonable understanding of email, cloud and sharing platforms) as well as knowledge and experience of working with variety of Microsoft Office software. (Word, pdf, excel, etc) General and basic training will be provided on demand. Work as part of the team on individual tasks is prevailing and considered more beneficial.

Reporting to the Executive Editor. Volunteer, Remote. Your role will be to provide direct assistance to the Executive Editor. This will mean helping to edit and publish blogs on the website and editing articles for our bi-monthly digital free sustainability magazine. You will also help decide what topics we should cover in our magazine and on our social media with the Executive Editor and Directors. Requirements: Native English Previous experience working as a writer or in publishing Good attention to detail, being able to spot mistakes easily Ability to research to ensure articles are factually correct Good written and verbal communications skills Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Proficient in Google docs and excel Experience with WordPress (nice to have but not necessary) This is a volunteer (unpaid) position for someone who is passionate about saving the planet while adding meaning to their personal life.

We are focusing on the topic of circular economy and would wish to improve our process in the communication and marketing. Our main channels are newsletter, social media, website, and internal communication via slack. We are looking for support in social media. Circular Berlin is a non-profit accelerating Berlin transition towards a circular city, envisioning it as a resilient, citizen-oriented region. We develop knowledge on the circular economy and apply it through practical projects, community building and education. Everything we learn in Berlin is made openly available to implement in other corners of the world. One of our impact objectives is to provide equal opportunities for employment and voluntary engagement and skills development to support experts for local operation in Berlin / Brandenburg (BB) in the area of circular economy. To support our multiple work on the circular economy, we are looking for an enthusiastic team member who will work closely with our communication team. It is a perfect role for you if you are keen to expand your professional network and skill set in research, obtain better understanding about diverse content development and sustainable topics with the focus on circular economy, urban metabolism, circular economy strategies. You will become a part of the community of Circular Berlin; pushing forward the Circular Economy locally, and contributing to organisation voices and knowledge dissemination for the circular economy. We can offer you real experience in driving change, access to our international community. Minimum engagement time is three month. In case you are interested in becoming a community member, you gain three months fee free. What we offer Flexible timing, the most important is to get the work done; Remote work; Personal mentorship by Circular Berlin team; Access to our internal circular economy resources & slack channels. Skillset - Understanding of circular economy concept as well as willing and enthusiastic to learn more about it, - Experience copywriting, proofreading, and editing in ENG and GER, - Degree in marketing, PR, communications or relevant experience, - Communication and presentation skills, - Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills, - Creative, curious and enthusiastic mindset, - Knowledge Social Media, as well as scheduling tool Hootsuite. - Graphic design and photo editing for the creation of Social Media Communication. Responsibilities Proactively propose and develop social media content, its implementation, Monitor main updates of the organisation and create promotional and knowledge-driven content for social media. Write and distribute press releases, blog posts on the topics of circular economy, circular berlin and partners' work and social media postings on a regular basis.

Circular Berlin organises a campaign https://circular-city-challenge.com, which is now going. From the end of December till the middle of May we will need a support, maybe weekly like 4-8 hours in the communication around that project: updating the texts on the website, helping and proofreading the texts in German (especially) and preparing the texts for the social media and promotion.

We are operating in Kyampisi sub-county in Mukono district, about 35Kms from Kampala city, the capital of Uganda. Kyampisi is a typical rural area with about 60,000 people, whose social-economic conditions are very poor. 97% of the residents are subsistence farmers who mainly grow food crops for home consumption. The result of the above is a very poor economic base with more than 90% of the families living under the poverty line. The main source of income for people is farming, whose produce price has drastically fallen. Our priority program is Water, Education, Environment, Social-Economic and Health. We are mobilizing the community to put up a community resource centre, which will be rendering general social services to the community. For this reason, we would prefer to keep costs as low as possible. There is no obligation to fundraise, but if you do manage to raise some money you can put it directly into the project where you are volunteering. Here you can see exactly how your money is being used to help. VOLUNTEERING IN UGANDA FOR FREE: The volunteering is free through Ssamba Foundation, you only pay just $200 to book and confirm your placement. You can stay for up to 4 weeks and no extra fees required. If you want to stay longer than 4 weeks, you only pay for your accommodation and meals. The volunteer placements organized by Ssamba Foundation are with local projects and will be the most rewarding part of your stay. Almost everyone finds the first week of volunteering difficult between the language barrier and culture shock, but those challenges are so worth it when you start to feel at home in your project and begin to figure out what you can offer to help. BOOK YOUR VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT NOW! We arrange volunteer placements in Uganda at a variety of different projects falling under a number of categories. You can chat to past and current volunteers if you wish. Most of these projects are working towards long term sustainability. We have a set number of placements at each project, according to their needs. Please read through the placements listed to get an idea of what we do, but for a more detailed description please contact us via email. The earlier you book, the wider range of projects there will be to choose from. VOLUNTEER PROJECTS IN UGANDA: At Ssamba Foundation, the volunteer program options available are endless – we operate two schools, a women microfinance project, a community health clinic and social community center. Volunteer Work with Children: You can spend time interacting with children and encouraging their social and emotional development. You can focus on music, recreation, art, or other special areas of talent you have. If you are compassionate, creative, and love working with children, this is the program for you. Volunteer Work at Micro-finance Project: You can spend your time working with women at our microfinance project. There are many options for this program that can revolve around your level of knowledge about finance and business. Volunteer Work at Community Health Clinic: If you are interested in the health field, you can work in our community health clinic or one of our local partner hospitals. We also arrange a number of healthcare outreaches in rural communities of Mukono district. Teaching/ education Volunteer Work: Work with our local teachers in your field of expertise to help students learn the skills and information they need to succeed. You will be working in one of our schools, a primary and secondary school. Volunteer Work at a construction/building project: Focus on a building project based on your area of expertise, or work on one of the existing projects that needs an extra set of hands! This is a great opportunity to work with local adults and gives you the chance to truly see the impact you will leave behind. Past volunteers have built classrooms, health clinics, or even homes for elderly village members. Social Work Volunteer Work: Work in areas like sports program, music and arts, in villages across the Mukono district. This program has many options and often times volunteers end up creating a custom project based on their own ideas.

About Us The Land Collective is an award-winning commercial awareness and career development platform which aims to engage more young people with the property and wider built environment sector. Our work champions the voice of young people who are interested in the sector in a range of different ways which include articles, research, media, and events. We focus on breaking down difficult concepts into more digestible content to share and engage more young people across the sector and showcase the industry as a viable career option and an important aspect of our society. We are looking for a talented individual with a drive to help us build out and grow our community online! Responsibilities - Working on our MightyNetworks platform (training provided) to share and create content that will make the experience of members rich and value-added. - Being the voice of The Land Collective on our community platform. - Collaborate with the founder and social media manager to build out our platform. - A/B testing to improve user interaction. - Helping create a strategy to grow our membership and community. - Engaging with our community members online on a regular basis. - Researching relevant content to share and upload onto our platform. Personal Qualities - Can work well in a team as well as individually. - Obsessed with communications and social media outreach. - Would like a career in social media and/or marketing Seeking to develop further existing skills and progress in your career. - Proactive and hands-on by nature and come up with new thinking that adds value and innovation to the work we do. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proven skill and passion in proactively building relationships with customers and followers. - Well-organised and detail-oriented.

We need translations from Portuguese to other languages of the transcripts of our Spread event sessions (recorded during our charity events), so we can be able to Spread Knowledge widely and allow companies globally to learn from corporate projects that promote mental health to their associates. The more and better we translate, the more chances we have of more companies wanting to adopt some of these ideas of corporate social responsibility applied to social innovation.

Use your STEM Industry experience to inspire students! EnCorps STEM Teachers Program’s vision is to realize a day where all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, are inspired and prepared to pursue their dreams. Join EnCorps STEM Teachers Program as a STEMx Tutor and commit to providing quality education to the students who need your mentorship the most. As a STEMx Tutor, you will be paired with a student for two consecutive semesters. If you choose, you can be paired with more than one student. STEMx Volunteer expectations: Frequency- 2 virtual tutoring sessions per week Intensity- 1-hour *time is TBD, as it is coordinated by you and the parent or guardian. Duration- Two consecutive semesters (you can continue further if you want) Training- All new STEMx volunteers will have an orientation session Program qualification requirements: Have a bachelor's degree Have at least 1 year of hands-on STEM industry work experience or have an advanced degree in a STEM field Offer contingent on the completion of a background check Value of your time: EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to underserved middle school students, currently under-performing in math, in order to ready them for the rigor of high school mathematics that will provide them access to education that will help them break the cycle of poverty, pursue higher education, and secure jobs in the 21st century. Want to empower students and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today! Apply to become a STEMx Tutor at: https://www.encorps.org/apply

THE MATCHING INITIATIVE The Matching Initiative provides life-saving support to Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) that serve women and girls by matching NPOs with professionals as Volunteers at a time when the pandemic has hit NPOs on all fronts. VOLUNTEER DUTIES · Organize and prioritize Initiative projects and tasks under the direction of the Project Coordinator to ensure proper completion within deadlines · Assist with community outreach to engage prospective NPOs and volunteers · Contribute with the vetting and research of potential NPOs · Monitor Matching Initiative email and correspondence · Assist in maintaining volunteer and NPO databases REQUIREMENTS: · Well organized, flexible and a team player while being able to work independently · Strong written and verbal communications skills with excellent attention to detail · Ability to think creatively and prioritize tasks · Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities · Proficiency with Microsoft Office is an asset · Bilingual French/English an asset · Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Volunteer Length: ideally 4+ months (not mandatory but preferred) Volunteer Location: Within Canada Application Deadline: 2021-10-12 Expected Start Date: 2021-10-12 Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

A Non-Profit Organization that is engaged with The Matching Initiative is looking for a volunteer for the following position... Project Context: We recognized that we need help identifying and completing grant applications, due to lack of experience. The mentor volunteer chosen for us should be someone who is committed to understanding the needs of our organization and the clients we serve. Someone who can help us identify and achieve our goals, and spot gaps in our thinking. An out of the box thinker willing to share their experience and guidance. Ideally, they would have background knowledge of finance/accounting/corporations/non-profits with strong research skills and a grasp of the best granting organizations for our needs. The grant writer they assign to us would ideally be someone who is passionate about fighting for justice. Both should be highly discreet and trustworthy. Core Objective: To find sources for funding to cover operating costs and to launch our ambitious therapy support project. We want to be able to scale up and help more people. We are prepared to do the work to grow our business and build relationships with people in the community, including the people at The Matching Initiative. We want to learn from them and benefit from their insight and knowledge. Key Deliverables: We expect to produce a short term financial plan, create a budget, and complete grant applications Volunteer Location: Within Canada

VOLUNTEER POSITION: Construction Volunteers - Build Site Would you like to see a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live? Is flexibility in your schedule important to you? Do you have an interest in helping to build homes? Whether you’re a contractor or have never picked up a hammer in your life, our Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area Build Site Volunteer opportunity is for you! Habitat’s mission is to mobilize volunteers and communities to help working, lower income families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. What you need to know: • Volunteers are not required to have prior building experience • Onsite training is provided by our skilled Crew Leaders • We build 12 months a year, Monday to Friday • All safety equipment is provided onsite • Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old to build • Volunteers under the age of 18 require a waiver signed by a parent or guardian • Minimum shift is 8 hours, from 8:00 am – 4:00pm (can vary depending on build site), Monday through Friday. Shifts are self-scheduled via online registration • You can volunteer for one day or on a regular basis Build Site Locations: • 485 Normandy Street, Oshawa Position Requirements: • Able to learn to use construction tools and equipment with training and supervision • Ability to lift 20-30lbs • Assist in providing a safe and healthy working environment • Willingness to learn from experienced volunteers and staff • Come with a willingness to learn from experienced volunteers and staff and to work as part of a team. A positive attitude, enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humour is always key! Tasks are not always glamourous, so be prepared to do a variety of things. Position Benefits: • Gain practical experience in skilled trades • Meet new people and network with likeminded individuals • Give back to your community and help provide affordable home ownership Ready to get started in making a difference in the lives of families To register Email volunteer@habitatgta.ca Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage volunteers with disabilities, and upon individual request, will endeavor to provide appropriate accommodations. Please inform our Volunteer Service team should accommodation be required by emailing volunteer@habitatgta.ca or call 416-755-7353 (extension 2225)

Volunteer Role: Habitat ReStore Volunteer Would you like to see a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live? Do you have a flair for organizing, a passion for great customer service and an interest in reusing and recycling? Is flexibility in your schedule important to you? If yes, then our Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area ReStore volunteer opportunity is for you! In support of our homebuilding activity, we operate retail home improvement stores call Habitat ReStore throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Our 12 locations sell new and used donated home furnishings, appliances and renovation materials to the public at a fraction of the original price. Revenue generated through ReStore sales help cover the cost to build homes for future Habitat homeowners. What you need to know: • An on-line orientation session is mandatory before your first volunteer shift. To find out when the next orientation is email volunteer@habitatgta.ca • All volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old. • Volunteers under the age of 18 require a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. • Shifts are self-scheduled via online registration. Minimum shift is 4 hours. • Morning, afternoon and weekend shifts are available. Store Locations: (ReStore hours of operation vary by location) Brampton: 3-268 Rutherford Rd. S North York: 1120 Caledonia Rd. East York: 155 Bermondsey Rd. Scarborough: 1181 Kennedy Rd. Etobicoke: 700 Kipling Ave. Toronto Studio District: 3 Carlaw Ave. Markham: 7701 Woodbine Ave. Vaughan: 2180 Steeles Ave. W Uxbridge: 141 Reach Street Woodbridge North: 551 Cityview Blvd. Newmarket: 16715 Yonge Street Oshawa: 364 Centre Street Position Requirements: • Tasks may include customer service, product display, pricing, assembly and repair • eCommerce: product research for price and key selling points, measure dimensions, photography, and minor touch ups of items to support our new online platform. • Due to the physical nature of some of the tasks required, ReStore volunteers may be asked to lift heavy objects (bathroom fixtures, windows, doors, etc.) • Able to lift 10-20 pounds and be on your feet for several hours at a time • Volunteers are required to wear CSA approved green label safety shoes • Come with a willingness to learn from experienced volunteers and staff and to work as part of a team • A positive attitude, enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humour is always key! Position Benefits: • Gain practical experience and develop new skills • Meet new people and network with like-minded individuals • Help the environment by giving new life to gently used resources • Letters of confirmation for hours volunteered (Minimum 40 hours for this) • Give back to your community and help raise funds for affordable home ownership Ready to get started in making a difference in the lives of families? Email us at volunteer@habitatgta.ca become a Habitat GTA volunteer! Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage volunteers with disabilities, and upon individual request, will endeavour to provide appropriate accommodations. Please contact volunteer services with any questions at volunteer@habitatgta.ca or 416-755-7353 x 2225

Are you inspired by the power of media to ignite the human spirit? Do you believe that media can be used to educate and inspire human beings rather than indulge them? Does the idea of learning about major world issues and the solutions to crucial problems appeal to you? This is a volunteer opportunity to be part of a pioneering project in association with Lighthouse Kidz. We’re currently looking for video makers, video editors, sound editors, animators and researchers to join a growing worldwide volunteer team. You will have the opportunity to create videos and audios specifically about areas you’re passionate about and develop your media skills through mentorship. The project focuses on educating people on the most crucial and vital issues we face today (from suicide, to child neglect, to climate change, child starvation and much more). We have spent nearly 18 years researching these issues and now, as we expand globally, we need to driver these insights through powerful, inspiring video and audio content. Lighthouse Kidz is supported under the umbrella of Lighthouse International. Our mission is to help conscientious people overcome the obstacles that prevent them from living an optimal life. We do this so that we can always say “yes” to a child in need where we need to - both inside our own homes and outside our front doors. This opportunity is for people who want to use their skills to create more meaning and purpose in their lives, by serving others and developing themselves. We actively work on developing our team’s leadership, so we will always encourage and support you to develop and transform personally, not just professionally. This is a great opportunity for career-focused university students, conscientious graduates, experienced industry professionals and aspiring philanthropists. This role would suit you if: You would like to unlock your own potential and help others do the same. You believe that you have a responsibility to create a meaningful life and alleviate as much suffering as you can in the world around you. You value the idea of mentorship and learning from others who can pass on their life lessons to you. You want to improve your skills and talents as an aspiring media professional. You are able to work remotely and are disciplined and organized. The Opportunity To Make a Difference Your involvement will have a direct and indirect impact in making a difference. One such initiative is to prevent as much suicide as possible taking place in the world. Another is our Clean Water Campaign to ensure children receive clean, safe drinking water. Every video, podcast and animation we create is designed specifically to educate and inspire the most conscientious and caring human beings to help them realise their potential. You will be part of a team that is producing multimedia content regularly to inspire our growing community. We will also be hosting talks and seminars with thought leaders in key areas of leadership, which will be filmed online and offline for people to watch and listen to. Location & Time Commitment We want people with a great heart and attitude no matter how much or how little they can contribute. We also understand that people’s availability changes over time. So we will create the role to fit around your existing commitments. We’ve designed the role to work remotely to fit in best around your current commitments. Next Steps An initial telephone call & online application to get to know you and discover what you would most like to do. We'll share more of the background to the project and how it's making a difference to children in need. We’ll agree on your exact role and time commitments that are best suited to your interests and availability for a 1-week trial. We’ll start you on a trial project to get familiar with working as part of the team. As you progress there’ll be opportunities for us to support you not only in your media skills but also in any career you’re pursuing. You can continue to develop personally and professionally during your time with us through personal mentoring. Please have a look at our website at www.legends.report to get a feel for the principles we stand for and our values.

Use your STEM Industry experience to inspire students! EnCorps STEM Teachers Program’s vision is to realize a day where all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, are inspired and prepared to pursue their dreams. Join EnCorps STEM Teachers Program as a STEMx Tutor and commit to providing quality education to the students who need your mentorship the most. As a STEMx Tutor, you will be paired with a student for two consecutive semesters. If you choose, you can be paired with more than one student. STEMx Volunteer expectations: Frequency- 2 virtual tutoring sessions per week Intensity- 1-hour *time is TBD, as it is coordinated by you and the parent or guardian. Duration- Two consecutive semesters (you can continue further if you want) Training- All new STEMx volunteers will have an orientation session Program qualification requirements: Have a bachelor's degree Have at least 1 year of hands-on STEM industry work experience or have an advanced degree in a STEM field Offer contingent on the completion of a background check Value of your time: EnCorps STEMx Tutors will provide academic assistance to underserved middle school students, currently under-performing in math, in order to ready them for the rigor of high school mathematics that will provide them access to education that will help them break the cycle of poverty, pursue higher education, and secure jobs in the 21st century. Want to empower students and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Join EnCorps today! Apply to become a STEMx Tutor at: https://www.encorps.org/apply

5 to 10 hrs/wk *potentially paid position* Start: ASAP Minimum Length: 1 year -Work closely with entrepreneurs for event/project-specific tasks Current Timeline 1. Oct to December: e-commerce work with entrepreneurs to help gather product/art photos, write product/art descriptions and any additional content for their profiles on the e-commerce website 2. Feb to May: Cardboard Project 4.0 - Assist Advocacy Lead in organizing the 30 entrepreneurs featured for CP 4.0 - Help ideate the structure of the event, with understanding of our entrepreneurs business needs (marketing, selling, story-telling) 3. March to June: Workshops - Prepping entrepreneurs for workshops with all of the info needed for student projects (ie discuss what entrepreneurs are looking to learn/collaborate on, and gather information needed to execute this) - Be a point of contact with Advocacy Lead for meeting at workshops, and leading up to workshops 4. June to August: Exhibition - Gathering all of the info to prep booths for entrepreneurs - Working with entrepreneurs to ensure that they benefit to their highest potential at the exhibition

5 to 8 hr/wk *higher amounts in peak event season Start: ASAP Minimum Length: 1 year -Research and contact cold in-kind sponsorship opportunities for our major Advocacy events (Street Store, Cardboard Project, Exhibition), such as food, drinks, event-specific goods (i.e. moving truck, heaters, masks), and any additional items *This role has a lot of room for creativity -Organize pick up of donated goods -Organize appropriate thank-yous -Collect marketing material from sponsors -Coordinate with Executive Director & Brand&Marketing team for sponsorship package creation This role would be good for you if you (are)…. Compassionate and have a deep care for the DTES community -Creative -Strong communication skills over the phone, text and email -Able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment -Self-start -Passionate about connecting organizations who are working towards the same cause -Curious about the community around them, and building new bridges

5 to 8 hr/week *higher amounts in peak event season Start: ASAP Minimum Length: 1 year -Coordinate with ETE Volunteer Recruitment in connecting with event/project volunteer prospects -Work with Advocacy team to determine the event-specific volunteers needed -Role description writing and creation, and send to ETE Volunteer Recruitment in a timely manner for marketing -Volunteer coordination for event day and lead up -Volunteer assignment -Volunteer training -Volunteer schedule -Volunteer communications This role would be good for you if you (are)…. -Compassionate and have a deep care for the DTES community -See organization and time management as a top priority in completing tasks -Communicate effectively in a team setting -Passionate about community engagement and experience

5 to 8 hr/week Start: ASAP Minimum Length: 1 year General (Street Store, Cardboard Project, Exhibition) Venue Communication: (majority of time here) -Research for local venues in community for upcoming event -Work with Advocacy team to organize appropriate venues, planning, and any additional logistical operations related to the upcoming event -Communicating with the event venue -Communicating with the storage space -Communicating with sorting space Logistics: *note* if candidate has less time available - HSA can take these tasks -Creating venue lay out (site map) with collaboration from HSA -Creating packing list -Event day lead for set up/take down This role would be good for you if you (are)…. -Compassionate and have a deep care for the DTES community -Highly proactive -Strong communication skills over the phone, email and text -Persistent -Detail-oriented -A self-starter -Patient -Ability to work in a team and independently -Resourceful -Curious about operations and want to grow your leadership arm

5 to 10 hr/wk Start: ASAP Minimum Length: 1 year General -Lead recruitment process for ETE -Work with our marketing lead for volunteer roll out and recruitment process -Lead in posting on volunteer boards, and strategizing recruitment action plan -Creating first connection with potential volunteer -Directing potential volunteer to the appropriate field (advocacy, entrepreneurship, development) -Advocacy Lead, Entrepreneur Lead, Development Lead to liaison with Volunteer Recruitment to communicate what positions are open Advocacy Recruitment: -Coordinate with Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator for event-specific volunteer roles needed Entrepreneurship Recruitment: -Community Mentors Development Recruitment: -Course Facilitators This role would be good for you if you (are)…. -Compassionate and have a deep care for the DTES community -Highly organized -Detail-oriented -Value strength-based -Passionate about community engagement and connecting individuals with valuable opportunities

Organization Overview Employ to Empower (ETE) supports residents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) community by providing access to development and entrepreneurial resources. Our resources include affordable microloans and business mentorship, with the goal of having a long-term impact on our members’ personal and economic well being. We also actively advocate for creating positive social change in the DTES. We’re keen to build a group of compassionate and talented community mentors to support our entrepreneurs in ETE’s program. Position Description Title Description: Community Mentor Reporting To: Christina Wong, Executive Director Location: Virtual / In Person Desired Start Date: April 2021 Commitment: 12 months with the possibility of extending the term Position Type: Volunteer Position Summary Your primary roles include hands on support for the entrepreneurs by: Providing personalized 1:1 weekly mentorship, collaboratively building personal and professional goals, sourcing opportunities for the entrepreneur, and overall, being an accountability buddy for the entrepreneur. This position includes a unique blend of business and emotional support. Key Accountabilities * Provide flexible, valuable personalized business mentorship to entrepreneurs in the ETE program on a weekly basis at up to three hours per entrepreneur. Meetings may occur in different locations * Spend time with the entrepreneur outside of business (budget provided monthly) Eg: coffee, walk, going to a game together etc. * Collaborate with the entrepreneur to identify and reflect on specific goals and actions needed in order to achieve their entrepreneurial ventures * Be available for up to one hour of client phone call supports per week * Source and identify other areas of business opportunities for the entrepreneur Qualifications * Embraces the idea that learning is bidirectional, and that the mentor is learning equally as much as the entrepreneur * Compassionate and cares deeply for the DTES community * Strong understanding how to apply a trauma-informed approach * Strong understanding basic counselling approaches such as validation, empathy and compassion * Strong interpersonal skills and high relational empathy * 2+ years of experience volunteering/working in the DTES * Clear, concise, and detail-oriented in terms of email, phone, and text communication * Experience advising high-growth, ambitious startups and initiatives * Entrepreneurship experience * Diligent problem solver, who is looking to learn and help when possible * Keen desire to be a part of something great that positively impacts society especially in times of crisis * Proactive to collaborate remotely Education Must be enrolled in post-secondary education and have completed, or be in the process of completing, a degree related to Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Marketing and/or Counselling.

Position Summary You will be responsible for preparing to lead and facilitating the Development course over ten weeks for entrepreneurs in the DTES. There will be 10 modules in this course. This position requires high emotional and cultural sensitivity, and experience building small micro-businesses. Key Accountabilities * Facilitate weekly workshops at 4-10 hours per weeks in groups of 3-6 entrepreneurs * Actively engage and collaborate with entrepreneurs in the workshop * Thoroughly teach weeks for Business plan, online and offline marketing, cash flow and showcase presentation * Work with the Teaching Assistant to maintain accurate workshop metrics, including attendance rosters, evaluations, and other reporting documents * Administer surveys at the first and last workshop to support the data collection requirements of funding agencies Qualifications * Compassionate and cares deeply for the DTES community * 2+ years of experience volunteering/working in the DTES * Self-starter, curious by nature and keen appetite to learn and figure new concepts/ideas out through research * Strong interpersonal skills and high relational empathy * Strong relational empathy, compassion, and patience * High resilience, persistence, and flexibility * Proactive in finding creative ways to deliver challenging concepts/themes Education * Must be enrolled in post-secondary education and have completed, or be in the process of completing, a degree related to Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, English, and/or Communications. * Strong history of education/training in the areas of adult learning, facilitation of educational programs for adults a plus, and such training may be considered in lieu of other educational requirements