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Volunteer Opportunities | Volunteer Manitoba ShelterBox Canada Advocate Organization Details Organization Name: ShelterBox Canada Address: 200-2010 Winston Park DriveOakville ON L6H 5R7 Website: http://www.shelterboxcanada.org Organizational Description: ShelterBox Canada is a registered international disaster relief organization that provides emergency shelter and vital aid to stabilize, protect and support communities overwhelmed by disasters and humanitarian crises. Volunteer Opportunity Details Volunteer Opportunity ID: 3104 Description of Duties: Use your voice to amplify our message!ShelterBox Canada is an organization made up of people who believe in shelter as a human right - that shelter from the chaos of disaster and conflict is vital. Last year only one in five families worldwide received the support they needed following disaster. At ShelterBox, we are impatient to create a world where no family is without shelter when disaster strikes. Together, we are making an impact and you are a critical part of our movement.As a ShelterBox Canada Advocate you support ShelterBox by sharing our recent news and updates from the field. Advocates are very important for getting our message across multiple platforms so that we can reach the most people from coast-to-coast. We are looking for people who have an enthusiasm for spreading the word about ShelterBox and can create their own content to engage with their networks.CommitmentFollow ShelterBox Canada on our social media platforms and invite your network to do the sameShare our social media posts on your own channelsSign-up for ShelterBox Canada newsletters and forward these emails onEngage with 1 new person a month to talk to them about ShelterBox Canada and engage them with our social media and newsletterActivate in times of disaster - when major disasters strike, families need our help more than ever. During this time we need the support of our volunteers to share important updates about our current response. We need your support to share these urgent updates with your network and help us to raise funds and awareness while the disaster is in the media spotlight Skills Required: PassionCommunication Skills Gained/Related Careers: Knowledge of humanitarian sectorPublic Speaking Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment: Daytime, Evening, WeekendTime commiment varies based on engagement of volunteer. Very flexible commitment that works with your schedule. Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No Opportunity is available to candidates that: Are fulfilling volunteer hours for creditUses a wheelchair Organization will provide: A letter of reference How to Apply: Online: www.shelterboxcanada.org/volunteer/ Closing Date: Mar 1, 2025 Volunteer Volunteer Opportunities Resources and Supports for Organizations Referral Service Board Connect Community Engagement B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2 R Sign In |Register Volunteer Manitoba Volunteer Training Youth Volunteer Awards Blog About Donate Contact Stay ConnectedSign up for our Newsletter A Get in touchSuite 511, 428 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3C 0E2E-mail: info@volunteermanitoba.ca Phone: 204-477-5180Toll Free: 1-888-922-4545Fax: 204-284-5200More informationHome Volunteer Training Youth Volunteer Awards Blog About Donate Contact Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Territory Acknowledgment:Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect 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.Copyright © 2023 Volunteer Manitoba . All Rights Reserved.