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Apathy is Boring - Become a RISE Ambassador
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 you! RISE 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 join! Who is eligible? - 18 - 30 year olds (inclusive) - Live in or near one of the 8 cities we run programming in (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax) - Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or those with refugee status - No education, work, or volunteer experience required! If you're between the ages of 18 and 30 years old and live in or near one of our hub cities, RISE is your chance to learn about community work, build confidence, and make new connections in a supportive environment. The next cohort of RISE runs from: August 11 - November 22, 2025 The deadline to apply is July 06, 2025 LEARN MORE AND APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.apathyisboring.com/joinrise Questions? Contact the RISE program coordinator for the city you are applying to Vancouver: siya@apathyisboring.com Calgary: cgyrise@apathyisboring.com Edmonton: wol@apathyisboring.com Winnipeg: belinda@apathyisboring.com Toronto: tubz@apathyisboring.com Ottawa: xandria@apathyisboring.com Montreal: mariam@apathyisboring.com Halifax: riley@apathyisboring.com *APPLICATIONS VIA OUR WEBSITE ONLY*
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
What you can expect from RISE - A 15 week program, with one weekly 3 hour meeting (based on the availability of the current cohort) - An all expenses paid national retreat - Free weekly meals at hub meetings - Skill-building trainings and workshops - Networking opportunities - $4000 dedicated to building a community project - 6 hour weekly time commitment (3 hours in-person, 3 hours of your own time) - Certificate of completion
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