ONLINE/REMOTE: Digital Civic Engagement Volunteer

Volunteer Manitoba; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a national not-for-profit organization as a Digital Civic Engagement Volunteer. This remote role offers flexible opportunities to enhance your skills in research, communication, and community engagement while contributing to meaningful projects that empower individuals in Canada and abroad.

Benefits

Letter of reference

Certificate of recognition

Supervision

Training/Orientation

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Canadian issues and write reports.
• Support social media engagement by creating infographics.

Skills

Communication

Creative Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Intercultural Understanding

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

ONLINE/REMOTE: Digital Civic Engagement Volunteer

Organizational Description: GLOCAL is a national not-for-profit organization that promotes digital civic engagement through local participation and global understanding in Canada.

At GLOCAL, we build easy ways for you to step up and get involved online. We share the information that matters most with the people who need it most. We believe in a Canada where every voice shapes the future and no one's potential goes untapped.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5424

Description of Duties:

GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (www.glocalfoundation.ca) is a remote non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals in Canada and abroad to enhance and utilize their digital civic engagement skills, fostering a better understanding of Canada and Canadian issues across six key areas.

We offer flexible volunteer opportunities to develop and use your existing skills in Research, Communications, Outreach, Digital Design, Data, and Compliance. These roles provide valuable experiences to learn new skills and the chance to use your knowledge and expertise to contribute to meaningful projects.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the GLOCAL Research Manager and supervisors to gather information and write reports on Canadian issues.
• Conduct research and understand the political environment of the country, including local issues, provincial policy concerns, and regional politics.
• Support GLOCAL's social media engagement by creating infographics and producing short videos on social causes.
• Assist in community engagement and outreach at the local level.
• Gather, analyze, and present data findings through visualizations.

Skills Required:

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:

• Good oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A passion for creative writing, community engagement, and partnership development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong intercultural understanding.
• Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.

Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Age: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time Commitment: Micro Volunteering, Remote Volunteering, Flexible Hours

Location:

Winnipeg

Additional Information:

• Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
• Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
• Group sizes: small, family, friends, large, corporate, schools
• Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
• Support needs: attendance with support person, childcare, mobility device, community service

Organization Support:

• Letter of reference
• Certificate of recognition
• Supervision
• Training/Orientation

Application Instructions:

If you do not receive an automated confirmation email immediately after applying, please:

1. Check that your email address was entered correctly
2. Check your spam/junk folder

To apply, fill out the form with your personal details and attach your resume and cover letter in PDF, TXT, DOC, or DOCX format (max 5 MB).

Address: Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2

Volunteer Manitoba acknowledges the original lands of Indigenous peoples and commits to reconciliation and collaboration efforts.