Advocate - ending extreme poverty

Organization Details Organization Name: Results Canada Address: 905-280 Albert St Ottawa ON K1P 5G8 Website: http://www.resultscanada.ca Organizational Description: Results is a global movement of passionate citizens committed to raising our voices for a world without extreme poverty. We leverage resources for programs and improved policies that give people living in poverty the health, education and opportunity they need to thrive. Results Canada has local groups of volunteers across the country. Volunteer Opportunity Details Volunteer Opportunity ID: 4724 Description of Duties: We are a grassroots advocacy organization that believes in mobilizing everyday people to use their voices to generate the political will to end extreme poverty. We combine the voices of our volunteers with strategic areas of focus to leverage resources for programs and improved policies that give people living in poverty the health, education and opportunity they need to thrive. Whether it's writing letters to the editor (LTEs), writing op-eds, using social media or engaging with parliamentarians, our passionate volunteers positively impact people living in low-and middle-income countries. If you're ready to learn about advocacy and committed to taking action every month, join us! Before you can start volunteering, you must attend an info session. To learn more about us, visit https://resultscanada.ca/join-us/ Skills Required Passionate about ending extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries Skills Gained/Related Careers You will collaborate closely with like-minded individuals and experience what it means to be politically engaged We provide best-in-class advocacy support to train and coach volunteers so that they can take on the kind of work that a lobbyist or public relations pro might - but with the authenticity, passion and credibility of everyday people driven by a mission, not by a profit You also have the opportunity to participate in our events and conferences that connect you with experts in the International Development Sector Finally, the civic engagement knowledge you will acquire can be applied to other public policy issues you care about outside your Results Canada group. Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment: Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Remote Volunteering , Flexible Hours Flexible time commitment 1-2 hours per week on average Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg Assiniboine South Downtown Elmwood Fort Garry Inkster Point Douglas River East River Heights Seven Oaks St. Boniface St. James-Assiniboia St. Vital Transcona Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Uses a mobility device Required to complete community service French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) Organization will provide: A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation How To Apply Online Application Form BelowEmail: action@resultscanada.ca (Include Opportunity ID)Online: resultscanada.ca/join-us/ Closing Date: Dec 31, 2026