Youth Engagement Ambassador (Research & Education)
Summary
Location
This opportunity can be done from anywhere.
When
About This Opportunity
We are seeking volunteers (18 years - 30 years) with an interest in community engagement, research, and/or education to support the Brain Injury Association of Peel & Halton (BIAPH). Ideally, volunteers will be able to commit to a medium-length term (September - April) or a full-length term (1-year commitment). Volunteers will promote our organization and its mission through social media and campus events and support initiatives in volunteer recruitment, fundraising, and brain injury prevention awareness.
- Researching grant opportunities and drafting grant applications
- Researching and presenting ABI topics through snapshots, infographics, literature reviews, and blog posts
- Developing and posting content for our MindMatters blog
- Creating research toolkits, information packages, Brain Injury Awareness materials, and other resources for our staff and service users
Our volunteer roles require a commitment of approximately 5-10 hours per week, plus 1-2 meetings per month. Your volunteer hours will be recorded through timesheets submitted each month for the duration of your term with us.
Please note that volunteers will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to their start date. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to admin@biaph.com.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- Resume or Linkedin profile
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Own laptop with internet access and camera