Community Engagement and Research Volunteer
Overview
GLOCAL Foundation of Canada
Remote
Any day
Flexible hours
2 - 5 months
Individual & Group
Community & Care
All ages
Development
Skills you would develop
Research
Business development
Strategic planning
Communication
Leadership
Ideal for
High school students
University/College students
Professionals
Retirees
Contact
Nushrat Anjum
n/a
450 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V5X 4V2, Canada
About the position
Work closely with GLOCAL Research Analysts and supervisors to gather, enter, and analyse data on political representatives at municipal level.
Conduct research and understand the political environment of the province. This includes but not limited to research on local issues, provincial policy concerns and regional politics.
Provide support in GLOCAL’s social media engagement, create infographics and produce short videos on social causes.
Assist in community engagement and outreach at local level.
This position can be done entirely remote.
Requirements
Great collaboration skills
Interpersonal Communication
Knowledge and awareness of the community
Proven leadership and passion for innovation
Flexibility
Volunteer is expected to dedicate 5-10hrs/week.
Accommodation for flexible start date can be made.
About the organization
GLOCAL is a grassroots initiative formed by a group of young Canadians that saw challenges in our democratic platforms and decided to help residents in Canada be globally aware and locally engaged.
We are alumni of the University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, McGill University, Simon Fraser University, McMaster University, and Queen’s University. Our goal is to work with and support our fellow Canadians in bringing about a more inclusive, transparent, accessible, and engaging democratic participation with a global understanding.
Impact
The volunteer will have the opportunity to work with the GLOCAL executive team to help achieve the mission of creating opportunities for Canadians of of diverse backgrounds to apply their global vision, professional expertise, and local knowledge in ways that improve cross-cultural understanding and creative problem-solving.
You will have the opportunity to empower residents in Canada to integrate a solid, creative domestic engagement with a nuanced global understanding in politics, business, academics and philanthropy.