Volunteer Opportunities in Vancouver

Position title: Volunteer Vancouver/Vancouver Island Seminar PresenterOrganization: Gal Senior Care FoundationLocation: Vancouver and/or Vancouver IslandTime contribution: 15 hours per monthAbout GSCThe Gal Senior Care Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that provides practical financial-fraud education to seniors and those who care about them. Through seminars, webinars, community outreach, and educational resources, GSC helps seniors recognize scams, protect themselves, and respond to fraud without shame or judgment.Role overviewGSC is seeking confident and compassionate volunteers to deliver interactive financial-fraud prevention presentations to seniors in Toronto and the surrounding area. Presenters receive training and initially deliver sessions alongside experienced GSC volunteers.Responsibilities• Complete GSC presenter training • Learn GSC’s fraud-prevention presentation materials • Deliver approximately one-hour interactive seminars • Explain common scams using clear, accessible language • Respond respectfully to questions and personal experiences • Coordinate availability with the Toronto program team • Arrive prepared and represent GSC professionally • Provide feedback following presentations Qualifications• Located in Toronto or able to travel within the GTA • Comfortable speaking in front of groups • Clear, patient, and respectful communication style • Reliable availability for scheduled sessions • Experience presenting, teaching, working with seniors, healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, or community service is an asset • Additional languages are an asset What volunteers gain• Public-speaking and teaching experience • Training in financial-fraud prevention • Direct experience working with senior communities • An opportunity to make a visible, local impactHow to applyComplete the GSC volunteer application at: https://gsc-foundation.org/get-involved/volunteer/Questions may be directed to Donel Shvekher, Volunteer Manager, at: dshvekher@gsc-foundation.org

Less than two weeks left to apply! Passionate about ending extreme poverty? Want to learn how to create a meaningful impact through advocacy? You’re in the right place.Results Canada is now accepting applications for its Education and Advocacy Fellowship Program, a 5-month hands-on opportunity to build your leadership, communication, and advocacy skills while generating the political will to end extreme poverty.Open to individuals aged 18+ across Canada, Fellows engage virtually with peers to deepen their understanding of global health and poverty in low- and middle-income countries, write letters to the editor, raise awareness on social media, and engage with federal decision makers. Backed by the in-depth research and legislative expertise of Results Canada staff and partners, Results Fellows will realize the incredible power they possess to use their voices.Apply by 11:59 PM (EST) on November 15 for the Winter/Spring cohort. Please submit your application on this form.