Volunteer Opportunities

Want to learn about running a growing non-profit while creating meaningful social change? Interested in gaining valuable experience in a unique, youth-driven work environment? Global Agents for Change is currently recruiting volunteers for the following positions:

• Assistant Manager – Operations (Internship)
• Communications Coordinator
• Communications Liaison, Young Agents
• Communications Liaison, Riding to Break the Cycle

More information on each position is available below.

Please send your resume and a short statement of interest to volunteer@globalafc.org by Monday, February 8th.

Assistant Manager – Operations (Internship)

Liaising with the President and Operations Manager, the Assistant Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining communication and internal coordination within our growing organization.

This position may pay an honorarium depending on applicant experience.

Weekly commitment: 5 to 10 hours per week
This position has a minimum eight month commitment from start date.

Responsibilities

Internal Communication

• Gather timely news updates from each working committee
• Liaise with President and Operations Manager to disseminate organizational updates
• Gather information for monthly internal newsletter to disseminate important organizational information to executives
• Maintain, organize and upload key documents to Global AFC’s internal website Socialtext
• Gather updates from committees about upcoming events and add to our internal calendar
• Document procedures and processes within the organization

External Communication

• Collaborate with community members interested in volunteering
• Maintain contacts in the nonprofit community
• Maintain a strong social media presence
• Help coordinate Changemakers Night Out, a monthly social gathering

Administrative/ Other Duties

• Take minutes at Executive and General Meetings
• Maintain Global AFC supporter contact lists
• Maintain Global AFC volunteer database along with HR Manager
• Provide a supportive role in other Global AFC operational activities as directed by Operations Manager

Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Flexibility in volunteer hours
• Ability to work in a team and independently

Communications Coordinator

Weekly commitment: 8-10 hours per week
This position has a minimum of an 8 month commitment from start date.

The Communications Coordinator works with the Communications Chair to implement all internal and external communication for Global AFC including internal messaging, media relations campaigns, recruitment campaigns, blogging, marketing, event promotion, website presence and more.

Responsibilities

Internal Relations

• Assist in developing and/or coordinating communication materials
• Review communications materials, which includes proofreading and editing documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Global Agents for Change standards
• Draft and revise key messages for specific projects, programs and events
• Assist in the documentation of the communications teams processes

External Relations

• Develop content for information brochures and flyers
• Review external communications for a variety of programs and projects, including for third party events
• Act as a liaison between the Communications Chair and Media Relations Manager
• Draft some media releases, advisories, and backgrounders throughout the year. Campaigns would include: Riding to Break the Cycle recruitment, Riding to Break the Cycle (B.C. and US campaigns during tour), Young Agents Awards/Mentorship, Microcredit Challenge
• Assist in development of media relations plan
• Assist in responding to media calls and coordinating interviews with appropriate spokespeople
• Provide Online Collateral and Website support
• Draft copy for websites and collateral
• Coordinate website design and collateral production with graphic designer and other outside contractors

Skills and Experience

• Media relations experience an asset
• Experience with Wordpress an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask
• Ability to problem solve and work with limited financial resources
• Creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Flexibility in volunteer hours
• Requires attending some events on weekends or evenings

Communications Liaison, Young Agents

Liaising with the Young Agents Program Manager and Communications team, the Young Agents Communications Liaison will play a pivotal role in the communication activities for the Young Agents Program.

Weekly commitment: 5 to 10 hours per week

This position has a minimum eight month commitment from start date.

Responsibilities

Global Agents for Change’s Young Agents Program provides funding and mentorship for youths aged 12-18 with projects impacting positive change in their local communities and beyond.

In this role, the Young Agents Communication Liaison will act as a liaison between the communications team and Young Agents Program Manager. The position would be conducting communication activities for Young Agents under the supervision of the Communications Manager.

Tasks may include:

• Writing and preparing press releases, media advisories, and press kits
• Assisting in the management of media relations, including building and maintaining of media contacts for Young Agents
• Assisting in communication activities with external stakeholders, including community partners
• Assist in social media activities when directed
• Provide a supportive role in other Young Agents communication activities

Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with media relations an asset
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Flexibility in volunteer hours
• Ability to work in a team and independently

Communications Liaison, Riding to Break the Cycle

Liaising with the Ride Leaders and the Communications Manager,  the Ride Communications Liaison will play a pivotal role in the communication activities for the Riding to Break the Cycle flagship program.

Weekly commitment: 5 to 10 hours per week
This position has a minimum eight month commitment from start date.

Responsibilities

Ride to Break the Cycle (RTBTC) is the flagship program of Global Agents for Change. Each year, Global Agents for Change launch cycling journeys raising funds and awareness to fight global poverty while providing participants’ the opportunity to build a mobile community focused in creating social change. Since 2007, RTBTC has grown to cover three rides: the Pacific Coast Tour, riding from Vancouver to Mexico; the European Tour, from Amsterdam to Istanbul; and finally, a Cambodia tour through a partnership with PEPY.

In this role, the RTBTC Communication Liaison will act as a liaison between the communications team and RTBTC committee. The position would be conducting communication activities for RTBTC under the supervision of the Communications Manager.

Tasks may include:

• Writing and preparing press releases, media advisories, and press kits
• Assisting in the management of media relations, including building and maintaining of media contacts for RTBTC
• Working with riders and RTBTC organizing committee to coordinate media events on during the bike tour
• Assist in coordination of use and leverage of riders’ personal media contacts and networks
• Assist in social media activities when directed
• Provide a supportive role in other RTBTC communication activities

Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with media relations an asset
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Flexibility in volunteer hours
• Ability to work in a team and independently