ONLINE / REMOTE Community Engagement and Research Volunteer

Volunteerstjohns; San Juan de Terranova; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian non-profit organization is seeking volunteers for an online program to assist with community engagement and research on local issues. The role offers flexibility in hours and includes mentorship from the executive team, making it ideal for those with strong communication skills and a passion for civic engagement.

Benefits

Ongoing support and mentorship

Opportunities for personal growth and career guidance

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gather, enter, and analyze data on political representatives.
• Research local issues, provincial policies, and regional politics.
• Create infographics and short videos for social causes.
• Support community engagement and outreach efforts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Passion for creative writing

Intercultural understanding

Teamwork skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Join GLOCAL's Online Volunteering Program. GLOCAL’s ONLINE VOLUNTEERING program enables Canadians to engage in remote volunteering with 1500+ peers nationwide, at their own pace.

How does Our Online Volunteer Program Work?

• Visit our GLOCAL website and fill out the application form;
• Join an Orientation Session (twice daily during weekdays) and discuss your plan with GLOCAL track managers.

Choose one or more tracks of your interest and apply them in community service and civic knowledge mobilization:

• Research
• Data
• Social Media & Communications
• Digital Products & Services
• Community Outreach
• Compliance

• Choose a volunteering plan:
• 5 hours per YEAR
• 5 hours per MONTH
• 5 hours per WEEK

Note : The specified hours are approximate and flexible. Volunteers can work more or fewer hours. Actual hours will be recognized accordingly.

Start volunteering at your own pace, apply for microgrants (if eligible), and join workshops and networking events.

More details and application form : https : / / forms.gle / wQmHjTF9kp5PZxFn7

CANConnect Diversity Micro-grants for Canadian Youth

Funded in part by ESDC, this program supports youth in designing research, videos, interviews, or digital projects promoting civic engagement. For 2024-2025, 160 grants (up to $5,000) will be awarded.

More details and application : https : / / forms.gle / yBACzo7ZcC4iewuE6

About GLOCAL

GLOCAL Foundation of Canada ( www.glocalfoundation.ca ) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to digital civic engagement, fostering civic participation and inclusive discourse across Canada. Our team speaks over 20 languages and promotes diverse perspectives.

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Gather, enter, and analyze data on political representatives at the municipal level.
• Research local issues, provincial policies, and regional politics.
• Create infographics and short videos for social causes.
• Support community engagement and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Passion for creative writing, community engagement, and partnership development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Intercultural understanding.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork and independence skills.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.

Volunteers will work closely with GLOCAL’s executive team, receiving ongoing support, mentorship, and opportunities for personal growth, including weekly meetings and career guidance.