A significant proportion of CCIJ’s activities are carried out through volunteer Working Groups in major urban centres in Canada, including Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria. In this way, it is envisioned that CCIJ will be able to provide services in as many communities as possible. The Outreach Coordinator facilitates communication between the Working Groups and provides practical support for their projects. Additional groups are envisioned for the future. If you would like to help CCIJ initiate a Working Group in your community, please see "Volunteer Opportunities" below.
The Working Groups are comprised of representatives of affected communities, lawyers, professors, health practitioners, students and representatives of community service agencies. These groups provide a presence for the organization in their region and plan and host the activities. This includes connecting with the organizations servicing people affected by atrocities and working to increase the capacity of these agencies to offer information and referrals to survivors regarding legal remedies.
Working Groups also work in conjunction with the Legal Coordinator to develop positions on the cases that come to light through these efforts, helping to ensure that they get shepherded through appropriate channels, either domestically or internationally, and working on related policy and law reform goals. The Working Groups are developing rosters of lawyers in their communities who would be willing to work probono on cases in which the CCIJ will be directly involved.
We are looking for interested individuals to participate, and to launch groups in additional urban centres across the country.
Film screening organized by the Edmonton Working Group.
Volunteer Opportunities
The CCIJ is currently recruiting committed volunteers for two positions:
1. Working Group Members and Chairs
The
CCIJ is looking for volunteers for its Working Groups - a central role
in the organization – in Victoria, Vancouver, Prince George, Edmonton, Winnipeg,
Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax, as well as persons who would
like to start a Working Group in their own region. Specific roles
within the group vary according to interest, but involve planning and
delivering activities related to international justice and its
application in Canada. These may include public events such as film
screenings and art exhibits, information sessions for immigrant and refugee settlement
agencies, outreach to communities affected by atrocities, intake for
potential cases, research projects, and much more.
2. Communications Committee Members
The
Communications Committee provides advice and practical assistance in
the on-going development and implementation of the organization’s
communications strategy for all target audiences, including media,
decision-makers, potential clients, funders and others. The Committee
meets once per month for about two hours and members take on tasks to
implement the organization’s communications strategy.
Time commitment level: Both are part-time volunteer positions for about 5-10 hours per month.
Qualifications
Requirements:
strong interest in international justice; excellent interpersonal
skills, including in multi-cultural environments; strong oral and
written communication skills; enthusiasm for planning and the will to
follow through.
Assets: Proficiency in a second or third
language; affiliation with a community affected by issues of
international justice; not-for-profit experience.
Terms
Location:
Working Groups - cities across Canada including Victoria, Vancouver,
Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax. Interest in
initiating a CCIJ presence in additional cities and regions is also
welcome. Communications Committee members may be based anywhere in Canada, participating in meetings by conference call.
Contract term: One year, renewable.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: On-going.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send an e-mail,
with the subject line "CCIJ Volunteer Opportunities", indicating the
position for which you are applying and including a resumé and a cover
letter that summarizes your qualifications to
