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šŸŽ¬ VOLUNTEER FILMMAKER / VIDEOGRAPHER Health Together (HT) | Vancouver, BC & Fully VirtualHealth Together (HT) is a Vancouver-based global public health organization, working from the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Nations — and entirely virtually, which means we welcome collaborators from anywhere in the world.We are a team of highly qualified health professionals united by a shared belief: that human health and the health of our planet are inseparable. We are also, we like to think, genuinely fun to work with!šŸŒ THE PROJECTWe are seeking a volunteer filmmaker or videographer to help us bring to life a multi-part planetary health video series drawing on footage from two extraordinary international projects:•⁠ ⁠An upcoming interview series in Japan, exploring perspectives on planetary health from Japanese researchers, practitioners, and community leaders•⁠ ⁠Later in the year, footage from South Africa, centred on the Zulu practice of Family Constellation — a profound and visually rich tradition with deep resonance for collective healingThis is a rare opportunity to work on meaningful, globally-minded content that sits at the intersection of health, culture, and storytelling.šŸ¤ WHAT WE OFFER•⁠ ⁠A collaborative, supportive team — several members can assist with logistics, coordination, and production tasks so you are never working alone•⁠ ⁠Flexible, fully remote working arrangements•⁠ ⁠A cause worth your portfolio — this work will reach health professionals, researchers, and advocates worldwide•⁠ ⁠Genuine appreciation for your time and expertise; we do not take lightly the gift of a skilled professional choosing to work with usšŸŽ„ WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR•⁠ ⁠Experience in video editing and/or short-form content production (social media, documentary-style, or similar)•⁠ ⁠Comfort working with interview footage and international source material•⁠ ⁠A collaborative spirit and curiosity about global health, culture, or social change•⁠ ⁠Students, emerging creatives, and experienced professionals are all warmly welcomešŸ“© TO APPLY OR LEARN MOREWe'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at e: mihcanglobal@gmail.com with a brief note about yourself and, if you have one, a link to previous work. No formal CV required — just tell us who you are and what excites you about this project.Healthy Together is grateful to do this work on the unceded territories of the xŹ·məθkŹ·É™y̓əm (Musqueam), Sįøµwx̱wĆŗ7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.#VolunteerVancouver #FilmmakerWanted #PlanetaryHealth #VideoVolunteer #NGOVancouver #SocialImpact
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Ready to volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/Be part of the BIG picture in Surrey, BC! Our Big Brothers Community Program pairs you with a Little Buddy based on personality and shared interests to build a supportive one-to-one relationship based on trust, connection, and fun!Our matches spend two or more hours once per week doing free or low- cost activities they enjoy most and are paired for a minimum of one year.SURREY, NOW IS THE TIME TO VOLUNTEER! Some mentees are waiting more than two years to meet their mentor.Our Big Brothers areMale, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.Reliable, consistent, dedicated and respectful of others.Able to meet weekly for 2 or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or afterschool.Our Little Brothers areBoys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14. Those who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life.BenefitsOpportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches.Make a positive impact on the community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude.Greater productivity at work or school.Make a new friend!Questions? Email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or inquire here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer/inquire/Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here!
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Ready to volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/Have fun, de-stress, and feel like a kid again with our Group Mentoring program, Game On! Through fun activity-based play, volunteers provide youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.Groups meet once weekly for 90 minute sessions during weekday afternoons at schools/community centres and engage in life skills, communication, and social-emotional discussions to encourage healthy life- long habits. The program is led by 2-3 mentors to a group of Littles and runs once a season for 8 to 10 weeks.Our Group Mentors areMale, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.Reliable, consistent, dedicated, and respectful of others.Available to meet weekdays, once a week for 90-minute sessions between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.Our Game On! volunteers are asked to enroll in two 8 week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program.Our Group Mentees areBoys, trans, and gender diverse children and youth in grades 4 to 7.Youth who could benefit from building self-confidence and learning healthy lifestyle choices.Locations: Schools and Community Centres in Vancouver and Surrey.BenefitsOpportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches.Make a positive impact on the community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude.Greater productivity at work or school.Make a new friend!Questions? Email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or inquire here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer/inquire/Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here!
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Ready to volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/Make a positive impact that you can see with local youth who struggle with numbers! Our Mentoring with Math Program is designed to strengthen the impact of tutoring by adding in the element of mentorship.You’ll meet once-a-week for 90 minute sessions during afternoons over a 10 week period, and work on numeracy, activities, and games. No previous experience with math is necessary for volunteers and all training is provided by Big Brothers. This program is offered virtually and in-person.Our Math Mentors areAdults aged 18+, inclusive of male, female, trans, and gender diverse individuals.Reliable, consistent, dedicated and respectful of others.Available to meet once weekly during weekday afternoons between 4:00pm and 5:30pm for 90-minutes for in-person sessions, or 60 minutes for virtual sessions.Our Mentoring with Math volunteers are asked to enroll in two 8-10 week terms as it's the best way to experience this fun program.Our Math Mentees areChildren in grades 3 to 7 who demonstrate a need for assistance in math at their grade level.From families who are not otherwise able to financially pursue academic support outside of school.LocationsVirtual program is offered Monday-Thursday between 4pm to 5pm.In-Person program is at a Surrey library on Tuesdays between 4pm to 5:30pm.BenefitsOpportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches.Make a positive impact on the community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude.Greater productivity at work or school.Make a new friend!Questions? Email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or inquire here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer/inquire/Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here!
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Ready to volunteer? Fill out our Online Volunteer Application Form here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer-application-what-should-i-expect/Be part of the BIG picture! Our Big Brothers Community Program pairs you with a Little Buddy based on personality and shared interests to build a supportive one-to-one relationship based on trust, connection, and fun!Our matches spend two or more hours once per week doing free or low-cost activities they enjoy most and are paired for a minimum of one year.NOW IS THE TIME TO VOLUNTEER! Some of our Littles have been waiting MORE THAN 2 YEARS to meet their Big Brother!Our Big Brothers areMale, trans, and gender diverse individuals who are 18+.Reliable, consistent, dedicated and respectful of others.Able to meet weekly for 2 or more hours with a Mentee on weekends or afterschool.Our Little Brothers areBoys, trans, and gender-diverse children and youth ages 7 to 14. Those who would benefit from having a positive role model in their life.Locations: Surrey, White Rock, Delta, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and VancouverBenefitsOpportunities for free tickets or admission vouchers to Big Brothers matches.Make a positive impact on the community.Gain a sense of personal fulfillment by contributing to a child’s self-esteem.Stress relief and develop a more positive attitude.Greater productivity at work or school.Make a new friend!Questions? Email our team at volunteer@bbgvf.com or inquire here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/volunteer/inquire/Join our next 30-min Online Big Brothers Info Session to learn more here!
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