Children & Youth
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Active Volunteer Roles
3 Found
Virtual Coach and Mentor
Start2Finish Canada
A S2F Virtual Coach plays a significant role in encouraging children weekly to achieve positive change physically, mentally, and emotionally through fitness and literacy. Coaches help build confidence and motivation within children, while reducing learning gaps and developing a lifelong love of learning.Our Brainworx! is an online afterschool program for students in grades 1-6 and runs twice a week between Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, for 30-40 minutes each session. We focus on physical activity, literacy, and social-emotional development. Each group has 10-12 students and 3-4 coaches. Our Brainworx program has various start times between 3:30pm - 6:30pm EST. We’re looking for reliable, tech-savvy volunteers to support students in Grades 1–6 through virtual sessions. As a Virtual Volunteer, you’ll help create a fun, inclusive, and consistent online learning space where kids feel seen and supported. Join us in creating real impact—one virtual session at a time!Details:- February to May (winter and spring term only available)- 30-40 minute sessions 2x/week (Tues/Wed/Thurs)- flexible timing, between 3:30-6:30pm EST- 10-12 participants and 2-3 volunteer coaches per group- Sessions include fitness, literacy & mentoring activities, with emphasis on building character strengths- An easy-to-use virtual platform to facilitate programmingIf you are interested, please apply on our volunteer portal: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/applications/da9c982b-5106-4aa8-9650-d8e908fac3b6Please note while this is a virtual opportunity, volunteers must be located in Canada.
Petition/Rally Supporters
DEFEND
About Us: DEFEND is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization committed to reducing online risks for children and vulnerable individuals. We work on initiatives that push for stronger online protections and digital literacy. Our Advocacy Team is currently advancing two petitions in North America: - We are seeking to have age/ID verification MANDATORY on all social media. We are petitioning the Governments of Canada and the US to begin with. (We've already served this onto the Canadian government with a positive response) - We are also looking to petition ALL US states and Canadian provinces for mandatory social media literacy classes to be taught in all elementary schools. We are looking for passionate volunteers across North America with experience in administration or management or ANYONE interested, to help progress our hard copy petitions. These people will manage multiple people and will create plans for implementation working closely with our Advocacy Team. Role Description: As a Petition/Rally Supporter, you’ll work with our Advocacy Team to implement strategies that move our petitions forward. You’ll help recruit, manage, and support a team of petition advocates, contributing to project plans and attending weekly meetings to discuss progress. Key Responsibilities: - Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings to provide updates and feedback. - Collaborate with team members to develop an actionable Project Plan for petition goals. - Recruit and manage team members for the Petition Team. - Coordinate efforts across teams to ensure goals are met on time and efficiently. Qualifications: - Passionate about DEFEND’s mission to protect kids and vulnerable people online. - Experience in administration or management is a plus, but open to anyone interested in helping. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a team. - Excellent communication skills for collaboration within the Advocacy Team. - Flexible hours, approximately a few hours per week, with remote work options. How to Apply: If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to hr@helpusdefend.com. Join us in making the internet a safer place!
Advocacy Team - Leads & Supports (Willing to train)
DEFEND
Role Description As part of our Advocacy Team, you’ll help drive societal change by supporting initiatives such as lobbying, public outreach, and community engagement campaigns. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference while working closely with our Social Media and Marketing Teams to amplify our mission. Responsibilities - Advocacy & Awareness: Participate in campaigns, rallies, and protests to support DEFEND’s mission for online safety. - Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and the public to strengthen our network. - Event Planning: Coordinate and execute impactful events in collaboration with DEFEND’s Social Media and Marketing Teams. - Team Collaboration: Attend weekly meetings, discuss progress, and contribute to developing an effective team strategy. - Leadership Support (for team leads): Manage meeting agendas, prepare reports, and communicate across DEFEND Teams. Qualifications - A passion for online safety and DEFEND’s mission to protect children on the internet. - Strong communication and public engagement skills. - Experience in event planning, marketing, or community outreach is helpful but not required. - Self-motivated, with a desire to work collaboratively in a remote team environment. - Advocates from all backgrounds (not limited to legal) are welcome! How to Apply: If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to hr@helpusdefend.com.
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