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Volunteer Research Assistant — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two Research Assistants to support our work at the intersection of environmental sustainability, climate justice, Black communities, gender equity, youth, and community development.Responsibilities1. Conduct literature and background research on climate and sustainability issues.2. Research environmental racism, Afro-ecofeminism, green careers, food systems, sustainable fashion, climate adaptation, and emerging environmental technologies.3. Identify relevant Canadian and international data, reports, case studies, and academic research.4. Research Black climate leaders, organizations, businesses, researchers, and community initiatives.5. Develop research summaries, briefing notes, fact sheets, and background documents.6. Support research for programs, presentations, reports, funding applications, and educational materials.7. Maintain organized sources, citations, and research databases.Ideal for: Students, graduates, or professionals in environmental studies, geography, sociology, international development, gender studies, political science, social sciences, or related disciplines.………..Volunteer Policy Analyst — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two Policy Analyst volunteers interested in environmental policy, climate justice, Afro-ecofeminism, sustainable development, and equity.Responsibilities1. Review Canadian and international climate and environmental policies.2. Prepare policy briefs, policy summaries, and briefing notes.3. Analyze government strategies, legislation, programs, and consultations.4. Examine policies through environmental justice and Afro-ecofeminist perspectives.5. Assess implications for Black communities, women, youth, newcomers, and other underserved communities.6. Identify policy gaps and develop practical recommendations.7. Monitor emerging government priorities and policy developments.8. Support Jua Centre’s advocacy, consultations, research projects, and submissions.Potential areas of work include Canada’s Environmental Justice Strategy, National Adaptation Strategy, Sustainable Jobs initiatives, sustainable aviation, Canada’s Africa Strategy, green economic development, and environmental racism.Ideal for: Students, graduates, or professionals in public policy, political science, public administration, international affairs, environmental studies, law, economics, or related fields.………..Volunteer Grant Writer & Fund Development Assistant — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two Grant Writing and Fund Development volunteers to help grow our environmental education, youth leadership, research, and community initiatives.Responsibilities1. Research government, foundation, corporate, and community grants.2. Identify funding opportunities aligned with Jua Centre’s programs.3. Maintain a funding pipeline and deadline calendar.4. Review eligibility criteria and funding guidelines.5. Draft and edit grant applications, proposals, and letters of intent.6. Develop project descriptions, objectives, activities, outcomes, and indicators.7. Research statistics and evidence to strengthen funding applications.8. Assist with workplans and basic project budgets.9. Research potential sponsors, funders, and partners.10. Help develop reusable organizational language and funding materials.Ideal for: Strong writers interested in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, business, public administration, international development, or community development. Previous grant-writing experience is an asset but not required.……..Volunteer Communications & Program Assistant — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two creative Communications & Program Assistants to help translate environmental and climate issues into engaging content, educational resources, programs, and community activities.Responsibilities1. Create social media content, captions, educational carousels, and short-form videos.2. Develop Canva presentations, graphics, and educational materials.3. Help develop youth workshops, worksheets, quizzes, and interactive activities.4. Translate research and policy topics into accessible public-facing content.5. Profile Black environmental leaders working in engineering, science, sustainable fashion, food systems, urban planning, conservation, business, finance, and other fields.6. Support communications for programs, events, campaigns, and community initiatives.7. Assist with speaker, partner, and community outreach.8. Support event and workshop coordination as required.9. Help document program activities and impact.Ideal for: Students, graduates, or professionals interested in communications, marketing, education, environmental studies, nonprofit management, community development, event planning, or youth programming. Experience with Canva, Instagram, TikTok/Reels, writing, photography, video editing, or youth programming is an asset.

Volunteer Research Assistant — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two Research Assistants to support our work at the intersection of environmental sustainability, climate justice, Black communities, gender equity, youth, and community development.Responsibilities1. Conduct literature and background research on climate and sustainability issues.2. Research environmental racism, Afro-ecofeminism, green careers, food systems, sustainable fashion, climate adaptation, and emerging environmental technologies.3. Identify relevant Canadian and international data, reports, case studies, and academic research.4. Research Black climate leaders, organizations, businesses, researchers, and community initiatives.5. Develop research summaries, briefing notes, fact sheets, and background documents.6. Support research for programs, presentations, reports, funding applications, and educational materials.7. Maintain organized sources, citations, and research databases.Ideal for: Students, graduates, or professionals in environmental studies, geography, sociology, international development, gender studies, political science, social sciences, or related disciplines.………..Volunteer Policy Analyst — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two Policy Analyst volunteers interested in environmental policy, climate justice, Afro-ecofeminism, sustainable development, and equity.Responsibilities1. Review Canadian and international climate and environmental policies.2. Prepare policy briefs, policy summaries, and briefing notes.3. Analyze government strategies, legislation, programs, and consultations.4. Examine policies through environmental justice and Afro-ecofeminist perspectives.5. Assess implications for Black communities, women, youth, newcomers, and other underserved communities.6. Identify policy gaps and develop practical recommendations.7. Monitor emerging government priorities and policy developments.8. Support Jua Centre’s advocacy, consultations, research projects, and submissions.Potential areas of work include Canada’s Environmental Justice Strategy, National Adaptation Strategy, Sustainable Jobs initiatives, sustainable aviation, Canada’s Africa Strategy, green economic development, and environmental racism.Ideal for: Students, graduates, or professionals in public policy, political science, public administration, international affairs, environmental studies, law, economics, or related fields.………..Volunteer Grant Writer & Fund Development Assistant — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two Grant Writing and Fund Development volunteers to help grow our environmental education, youth leadership, research, and community initiatives.Responsibilities1. Research government, foundation, corporate, and community grants.2. Identify funding opportunities aligned with Jua Centre’s programs.3. Maintain a funding pipeline and deadline calendar.4. Review eligibility criteria and funding guidelines.5. Draft and edit grant applications, proposals, and letters of intent.6. Develop project descriptions, objectives, activities, outcomes, and indicators.7. Research statistics and evidence to strengthen funding applications.8. Assist with workplans and basic project budgets.9. Research potential sponsors, funders, and partners.10. Help develop reusable organizational language and funding materials.Ideal for: Strong writers interested in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, business, public administration, international development, or community development. Previous grant-writing experience is an asset but not required.……..Volunteer Communications & Program Assistant — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two creative Communications & Program Assistants to help translate environmental and climate issues into engaging content, educational resources, programs, and community activities.Responsibilities1. Create social media content, captions, educational carousels, and short-form videos.2. Develop Canva presentations, graphics, and educational materials.3. Help develop youth workshops, worksheets, quizzes, and interactive activities.4. Translate research and policy topics into accessible public-facing content.5. Profile Black environmental leaders working in engineering, science, sustainable fashion, food systems, urban planning, conservation, business, finance, and other fields.6. Support communications for programs, events, campaigns, and community initiatives.7. Assist with speaker, partner, and community outreach.8. Support event and workshop coordination as required.9. Help document program activities and impact.Ideal for: Students, graduates, or professionals interested in communications, marketing, education, environmental studies, nonprofit management, community development, event planning, or youth programming. Experience with Canva, Instagram, TikTok/Reels, writing, photography, video editing, or youth programming is an asset.

Volunteer Research Assistant — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two Research Assistants to support our work at the intersection of environmental sustainability, climate justice, Black communities, gender equity, youth, and community development.Responsibilities1. Conduct literature and background research on climate and sustainability issues.2. Research environmental racism, Afro-ecofeminism, green careers, food systems, sustainable fashion, climate adaptation, and emerging environmental technologies.3. Identify relevant Canadian and international data, reports, case studies, and academic research.4. Research Black climate leaders, organizations, businesses, researchers, and community initiatives.5. Develop research summaries, briefing notes, fact sheets, and background documents.6. Support research for programs, presentations, reports, funding applications, and educational materials.7. Maintain organized sources, citations, and research databases.Ideal for: Students, graduates, or professionals in environmental studies, geography, sociology, international development, gender studies, political science, social sciences, or related disciplines.………..Volunteer Policy Analyst — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two Policy Analyst volunteers interested in environmental policy, climate justice, Afro-ecofeminism, sustainable development, and equity.Responsibilities1. Review Canadian and international climate and environmental policies.2. Prepare policy briefs, policy summaries, and briefing notes.3. Analyze government strategies, legislation, programs, and consultations.4. Examine policies through environmental justice and Afro-ecofeminist perspectives.5. Assess implications for Black communities, women, youth, newcomers, and other underserved communities.6. Identify policy gaps and develop practical recommendations.7. Monitor emerging government priorities and policy developments.8. Support Jua Centre’s advocacy, consultations, research projects, and submissions.Potential areas of work include Canada’s Environmental Justice Strategy, National Adaptation Strategy, Sustainable Jobs initiatives, sustainable aviation, Canada’s Africa Strategy, green economic development, and environmental racism.Ideal for: Students, graduates, or professionals in public policy, political science, public administration, international affairs, environmental studies, law, economics, or related fields.………..Volunteer Grant Writer & Fund Development Assistant — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two Grant Writing and Fund Development volunteers to help grow our environmental education, youth leadership, research, and community initiatives.Responsibilities1. Research government, foundation, corporate, and community grants.2. Identify funding opportunities aligned with Jua Centre’s programs.3. Maintain a funding pipeline and deadline calendar.4. Review eligibility criteria and funding guidelines.5. Draft and edit grant applications, proposals, and letters of intent.6. Develop project descriptions, objectives, activities, outcomes, and indicators.7. Research statistics and evidence to strengthen funding applications.8. Assist with workplans and basic project budgets.9. Research potential sponsors, funders, and partners.10. Help develop reusable organizational language and funding materials.Ideal for: Strong writers interested in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, business, public administration, international development, or community development. Previous grant-writing experience is an asset but not required.……..Volunteer Communications & Program Assistant — 2 PositionsJua Centre is seeking two creative Communications & Program Assistants to help translate environmental and climate issues into engaging content, educational resources, programs, and community activities.Responsibilities1. Create social media content, captions, educational carousels, and short-form videos.2. Develop Canva presentations, graphics, and educational materials.3. Help develop youth workshops, worksheets, quizzes, and interactive activities.4. Translate research and policy topics into accessible public-facing content.5. Profile Black environmental leaders working in engineering, science, sustainable fashion, food systems, urban planning, conservation, business, finance, and other fields.6. Support communications for programs, events, campaigns, and community initiatives.7. Assist with speaker, partner, and community outreach.8. Support event and workshop coordination as required.9. Help document program activities and impact.Ideal for: Students, graduates, or professionals interested in communications, marketing, education, environmental studies, nonprofit management, community development, event planning, or youth programming. Experience with Canva, Instagram, TikTok/Reels, writing, photography, video editing, or youth programming is an asset.

Do you have a strong work ethic and are passionate about education and community programs? Be part of a team where you can work for a non-profit organization and make an impact on students to learn more! You can make a difference in the world by giving students the opportunity to access free and affordable educational services! About York Region Educational Services (YRES):YRES is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals in York Region and beyond with free and affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth.About this opportunity:York Region Educational Services (YRES) is dedicated to leading community volunteerism as a proud recipient of Canada's Volunteer Award, through providing a wide range of volunteer positions in communities in the Greater Vancouver Area, Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, and Alberta. We are looking for a Market Research Assistant Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact. The Market Research Assistant is responsible for: - Plan and execute marketing campaigns to promote programs and events- Manage social media, website content, and digital communications- Create marketing materials (newsletters, posters, presentations)- Conduct research and track performance to improve campaigns- Coordinate events and outreach to boost community engagement- Collaborate with partners to ensure consistent branding and messagingBenefits: - Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication - Gain experience and volunteer hours that you can put on your resumé - Free training - Free networking opportunitiesRequirements:- Minimum age: 12 - Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills and software- Complete training prior to start date - Can commit to the shift scheduleWe're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/Assets:- Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English - Previous volunteer experience Thank you for your interest in our organization! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change. To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview. We look forward to your application.

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is dedicated to leading community volunteerism as a proud recipient of Canada's Volunteer Award, through providing a wide range of volunteer positions in communities in the Greater Vancouver Area, Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, and Alberta. We are looking for a Social Media Assistant Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves social media. The Social Media Assistant Volunteer is responsible for: - Creating/editing content that will be posted to our Instagram account(s) - Planning content with a team - Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment online - Representing YRES online Benefits: - Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication - Gain experience and volunteer hours that you can put on your resumé - Free training - Free networking opportunitiesRequirements:- Minimum age: 12 - Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills and software- Complete training prior to start date - Can commit to the shift scheduleWe're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/Assets:- Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English - Previous volunteer experience Thank you for your interest in our organization! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change. To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview. We look forward to your application.