RISE Ambassador: Lead Youth Projects

Organizational Description: Apathy is Boring is a national non-partisan, youth-led organization that supports youth to become change-makers in their everyday lives and communities.Volunteer Opportunity DetailsVolunteer Opportunity ID: 6083Description of Duties:Want to become more involved in your community and Canada's democratic process? Want to meet other passionate youth who want to make a change? Sounds like this is the opportunity for youRISE is a 15 week program where you will get the opportunity to co-create and implement a community project. Working with a small group of youth and an experienced program coordinator you will have access to skill-building, workshops, networking opportunities, and a $4000 budget that will support you in bringing your ideas to life.RISE is designed for young people with little to no previous experience in volunteering. We mean it You don't need to have ANY previous experience to joinThe next cohort of RISE runs from: January 20, 2026 - April 28, 2026. Deadline to apply is November 30, 2025.What can you expect from RISE?- 15 week program that guides you through the process of learning how to engage with community and create a community project/initiative with a budget of $4000- Various skill building and networking opportunities- All expenses paid, in-person national retreat that will connect you with youth across Canada- Free dinner at hub meetings- Opportunity to collaborate with other young adults who want to be more engaged in their community- Certificate of completionWho is Eligible?- Those who are 18 - 30 year old (inclusive)- Those who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or those with refugee status- No education, volunteer, or work experience requiredLEARN MORE AND APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: www.apathyisboring.com/riseQuestions? Contact the Winnipeg RISE program coordinator at belinda@apathyisboring.comSkills Required:- NONE This program is designed for people who have little to no experience in volunteering and who want to be more engaged in their communities and Canada's democracySkills Gained/Related Careers:- Team work- Project management- Budget management- Outreach and networking- Communication and deep canvassing- Public speaking and facilitation- Collective decision making and problem solvingAge: 18-30Time Commitment: Evening , Flexible HoursAmbassadors are expected to attend a three hour in-person meeting every week for the duration of the program. The meeting will take place on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (day of the week to be chosen by the group of Ambassadors).Ambassadors are expected to contribute an additional three hours of time outside of the in-person meetings.Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg- Assiniboine South- Downtown- Elmwood- Fort Garry- Inkster- Point Douglas- River East- River Heights- Seven Oaks- St. Boniface- St. James-Assiniboia- St. Vital- TransconaDoes opportunity require a criminal record check? NoDoes opportunity require a child abuse registry check? NoOpportunity is available to candidates that: Are able to attend with a support personUses a mobility deviceOrganization will provide: A letter of referenceCertificate of recognitionEvaluationSupervisionTraining/OrientationB Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2Suite 511, 428 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3C 0E2Please note our team works a hybrid model; appointments are highly encouraged as we are not always in the office.Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr