Group Member - Advocate

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: 3389 Description of Duties: We are an 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), using social media, or engaging with parliamentarians, our passionate volunteers positively impact people living in low- and middle-income countries. Skills Required: If you're ready to learn about advocacy and committed to taking action every month, join us! Skills Gained/Related Careers: Age: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours a week, at times will be demanding, at other times less so. Available during Daytime, Evening, and Weekend. Location of Volunteer Opportunity: Winnipeg Does the opportunity require a criminal record check? No Does the opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit, Uses a mobility device, French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) Organization will provide: A letter of reference, Certificate of recognition, Training/Orientation Address: Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2 Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr