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Innovative Remote Volunteering

What is buffet-style online volunteering?

Embark on a transformative journey with our all you can volunteer online volunteering platform – a trailblazing social innovation born in the heart of Canada! 


Brace yourself for a world of flexibility, convenience, support, and a network tailor-made for your busy schedule with our volunteer program. Join us today and become an integral part of the pioneering force in discovering innovative ways to volunteer and civic engagement leveraging digital tools.

What does a volunteer at GLOCAL do?

Here at GLOCAL Foundation, we aim to empower young Canadians like yourself to be globally aware and locally engaged. By joining our remote volunteering program, you can help us engage with more young Canadians and have the opportunity to participate on digital civic engagement activities and gain experience in public engagement! 

Our Volunteer Programs

As a grassroots team, our initiatives are largely made possible due to our outstanding volunteers!

Volunteer Program 1 – 5 hours per YEAR
Volunteer Program 2 – 5 hours per MONTH
Volunteer Program 3 – 5 hours per WEEK

Please note that the '5 hours' specified in each program are meant to be a rough idea of volunteers' time commitment. It is not binding, nor restricted. Every volunteer can work more hours or fewer hours than 5 hours according to their availability. Actual volunteer hours will be recognized accordingly. 

Want to Get Involved But Don’t Have Much Time to Commit?

These activities are designed to take a minimum of 15 minutes! 


Filming a 1-2 minute video of a landmark in your city or neighbourhood for our Tik Tok series, 'Where Am I? / Où Suis-Je?'. Audiences will be able guess where your video was taken and digitally experience different parts of Canada!  


Researching 2-3 fun facts about your city, neighbourhood, school, workplace, cultural background, language, and/or community.
 

Helping introduce YouCount.ca to your friends, family, communities, and/or local representatives and if possible, collecting 3-5 suggestions, comments, or feedback on our non-partisan, not-for-profit services.
 

Sharing your professional, academic, personal, or cultural experiences of interest to GLOCAL team members in one of our general bi-weekly meetings.
 

Reviewing collected data prior to it being published on YouCount.ca or social media for accuracy, clarity, and transparency.
 

Testing the features of YouCount.ca and identifying any challenges or errors you encounter as a user. 


For more information on our volunteer opportunities, email admin@glocalfoundation.ca.
 

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Sample Weekly Fun Challenges

FC0001. Unearth quirky names of streets, neighborhoods, towns and cities in Canada! 🏠💨🛣️

FOR EXAMPLE~🌟 Our Operations & Compliance Manager Leo found several fascinating examples:

  • Come By Chance, NL 🌊
  • Blow Me Down, NL 💨
  • This Street, That Street, The Other Street, NS 🚦
  • Road to Nowhere, Iqaluit, NU 🛣️
  • Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Alberta🏕️

🎉 Share your fun facts via the task submission form! 😄 Canada is full of quirky and fascinating place names and histories. Exploring these fun facts can add an entertaining element to any conversation or trip across the country!


FC0002. “Sayings in Your Native Language": Share a saying in your native language that represents something unique or special about your culture, way of thinking, or view of the world. Teach us a bit of your language and its meaning!


FC0003. "Must-Try Restaurant in Your City/Town": Recommend a local restaurant or eatery that you believe everyone should try. Share your favourite dish or menu item and describe what makes it a must-try culinary experience.


FC0004. "Hidden Gems of Your Community": Uncover hidden gems in your community that are lesser-known but worth exploring. It could be a beautiful park, a unique local business, or a hidden viewpoint. Share a photo and tell us why these places are special to you.


FC0005. "Local Music Discoveries": Introduce us to local musicians or bands from your area. Share their music or a link to their performances. Let's celebrate and support local talent.


FC0006. Discover your cultural heritage! Participate in our cultural heritage survey and celebrate the rich diversity that shapes our communities: ​https://forms.gle/NWMyNfdJJhD58zqy7


FC0007. Capture the perfect shoe perspective! Take a bird's-eye photo of your shoes and contribute to our collective feet collage.


FC0008. We'd love to see a picture of your pets! Could you also enlighten us about the pet ownership policies implemented by your local municipality?


FC0009. Indulge in comfort food! Let us know your favourite comfort foods and recommend a local restaurant or café in your community.


FC0010. Dream destination time! Tell us which city or region you would love to visit next, and let your wanderlust guide us.


FC0011. Immerse yourself in workshops and events listed below! Attend a range of captivating sessions and count towards your hours! https://glocalfoundation.ca/our-events

Volunteer with Us!

Apply via the link, then visit our Get Involved page and Volunteer Guides for information on how to get started!

In commendation of our volunteers’ hard work, we offer several accolades upon the completion of set hours of volunteer work: 


GLOCAL Volunteer Badge (upon completing 5 hours of volunteer work)

GLOCAL Community Service Badge (upon completing 30 hours of

volunteer service work; reference letters available upon request)

GLOCAL Civic Engagement Badge (upon completing 60 hours of volunteer service work; reference letters available upon request)

GLOCAL Outstanding Community Service Commendation (upon completing 120 hours of volunteer service work; reference letters available upon request)

GLOCAL Outstanding Community Leadership Commendation (upon completing 150 hours of volunteer service work; reference letters available upon request)

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Inquiries?

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). 


If you can't find the answer to your question, email us at admin@glocalfoundation.ca. 


Want to know how you can support our mission?  

We are always looking to expand our numbers in all parts of Canada and value the members who help make that happen. By joining our team, you can connect with like-minded individuals, gain experience in public engagement, and inspire changes that YOU want to see! 

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Official Launch: CANConnect Micro-Grant Diversity Program

Funded by the Canada Service Corps (CSC) at Employment and Social Development of Canada and administrated by GLOCAL, the CANConnect Micro-grant Diversity Program empowers young Canadians, aged 15-30, to lead and create innovative civic engagement projects. This initiative is designed to offer a micro-grant (up to $5,000) to youth as they develop and launch creative, impactful projects that foster civic engagement and address social issues in Canada.


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