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Canada
There are ongoing volunteer opportunities to help with administration at JGI Canada’s national office in Toronto, and to help at special events. These opportunities are suitable for volunteers who are willing to make a consistent commitment. If you are interested please download and fill out the volunteer application form. From time to time we will also post specific volunteer opportunities as they become available so be sure to visit our site often.
For immediate consideration please download our volunteer application package in PDF or Word, fill it out and email it to info@janegoodall.ca or mail it to us at PO Box 309, Station P, Toronto ON M5S 2S8
Thanks for your interest!
Roots & Shoots Canada Youth Leadership Council (YLC) 2012-2013
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is making an impact all across Canada! We are seeking enthusiastic, committed youth ambassadors to implement Roots & Shoots programs and support members, while strengthening their own leadership skills. Be a part of the Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership Council (YLC) and take action for positive, sustainable change in communities at home and abroad. Apply today!
Benefits of being part of the YLC
Roles & Expectations of the YLC
Preference will be given to candidates who are**
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*Youth with little experience in these areas, but very eager to learn are encouraged to apply!
Please send your completed application (alternative document version), along with resume and one reference letter to:
Cari Bourrie at cari@janegoodall.ca or fax to 416-978-3713
Interviews will be conducted during the last two weeks of May.
Call 416-978-4799 with questions.
Deadline to apply: Sunday, May 20th, 2012
**Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available for the 2012-13 Roots & Shoots YLC term. Members will be selected based on experience (in Roots & Shoots and related activities), desire, geographic diversity, and commitment to the duration of the term (July 2012 to June 2013). Please also note that these are unpaid positions.
Africa
Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots International Volunteer Program – Tanzania
Location: Dar es Salaam & Moshi, Tanzania
Status: Now accepting applications for 2012
2012 Start Dates: January 2 & July 2 (6 month commitment)
Program Description:
International volunteers have been vital to Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots (JGR&S) throughout the program’s history, and JGR&S is constantly working to make the volunteer experience as beneficial as possible for both the program and for the international volunteers. The cultural exchange that occurs when volunteers from around the world interact with Tanzania JGR&S members and staff is one of the most important aspects of the program, and is one way that JGR&S truly accomplishes its goal of promoting cultural understanding and peace.
International volunteers play an important role in our Tanzanian programs. Their expertise, dedication, and enthusiasm are of great value both to the program and to the community the program works in. Volunteers with specialized skills (such as grant writing, curriculum development, community development, etc.) may be given the opportunity to apply those skills in creative ways for the program.
Activities/Duties:
* Please note that the following are activities that former volunteers have participated in. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of activities nor is it meant to be an exact list of activities that future volunteers will participate in.
Support local JGR&S clubs through attending club meetings, assisting with project creation and implementation, and making educational presentations. Successful projects have included: cleaning beaches and schoolyards, bird watching, tree planting, creating school gardens, visiting orphanages and hospitals, field trips to natural areas, and campaigns to raise awareness of local environmental and social issues such as HIV/AIDS and bushmeat.
Represent JGR&S in the local community through conducting presentations, teaching workshops, exhibiting at a community event, visiting new schools who are interested in joining the program, or participating in partner organization’s events.
Aid in the planning, preparation and implementation of annual Roots & Shoots events such as International Peace Day, African Child Day, and JGR&S week.
Assist with general office administrative tasks.
Perform other duties/participate in other activities as assigned.
Experience/Qualifications:
Experience in one or more of the following areas: JGR&S, environmental education, community development, public health, teaching, sciences, conservation, event planning, grant writing, computers/technology, and administrative support.
The ideal volunteer will be mature, flexible, patient, self-motivated, adapt to new environments easily, willing to work hard, culturally sensitive, have a sense of humor, and willing to do whatever tasks need to be done.
Experience working in Africa or a developing country a plus.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Terms:
The volunteer contributes the following fee:
Dar es Salaam: $3,900 for 6 months, $600 for each addition month
Moshi: $4,900 for 6 months, $800 for each additional month
The fee will help cover living and volunteer expenses during your time in Tanzania.
What is covered by the contribution?
- Accommodation in country
- Work permit (good for two years)
- Local travel and communication (including cell phone)
- Basic Kiswahili language training
- In-country program orientation, training and materials
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Professional staff coordination and support
- Administrative fees
What is not covered by the contribution?
- Airfare to and from Tanzania
- Passport fees
- Immunizations
- Visa entry fees
- Medical/travel insurance
- Food
- Spending money
How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to sophie@janegoodall.ca
