Join our Youth Council.

Vice President.

The Following Vision, Mission and Pillars for the Youth Council are a direct response to The Hunger Projects Vision, Mission and Principles whereby creating a program to activate them and build global citizenship for individuals under 40.

Vision.

The Hunger Project Canada Youth Council aims to create a more equitable and just global food system by embracing a unified and multifaceted perspective.

Purpose.

Propel a rising generation to deepen The Hunger Project’s work in ending hunger through fostering knowledge-sharing, understanding, and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth throughout Turtle Island/Canada. Through this non-colonial process, we will delve into leadership development, community activism, and impact to leave a legacy for future generations.

Pillars.

The following pillars are the key program areas to fulfill our purpose.

Education and Training

By educating and training our community members on core issues of global hunger and the understanding that we can only end hunger through a holistic and non-colonial approach , we equip individuals with the skills to become advocates for The Hunger Project and to catalyze large-scale systemic change.

THPC Principles: Human Dignity, Social Transformation, Leverage, Holistic Approach

Community Mobilization and Activism

We understand that it is our collective responsibility to stand united in a shared commitment to end hunger and poverty in our world. Through community mobilization and activism, we create a new generation of transformational leaders who take creative local and global action for social change.

THPC Principles: Gender Equality, Interconnectedness, Transformational Leadership, Decentralization

Impact

We are determined to ensure all of our efforts contribute to sustainable, positive, measurable and lasting change in our community members individually and toward the end of chronic and persistent hunger.

THPC Principles: Empowerment, Sustainability

Vice President

  • Propel a rising generation to deepen The Hunger Project’s work in ending hunger through fostering knowledge-sharing, understanding, and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth throughout Turtle Island/Canada. Through this non-colonial process, we will delve into leadership development, community activism, and impact (fundraising) to leave a legacy for future generations.

  • The Vice President is responsible for the volunteer recruitment and membership of the Youth Council and supporting the role of the President which is the leadership and oversight of the Youth Council.

  • Reports to: President and fellow executive team.

    Time commitment: average 4 hours a week, increased hours close to and attendance at events.

    Term: 1 year

    • Check ins will be offered and available to support success in the position

    Training:

    • Orientation to The Hunger Project Canada

    • Relevant THPC specific systems and processes training as needed

    • Opportunities to attend decolonization workshops

  • • Supports the strategic and operational plans, resultant goals and objectives and expected outcomes in accordance with the vision, mission, values and goals of the Youth Council and THPC.

    • Chairs meetings when the President is absent.

    • Interviews and supports the orientation of new volunteers and provides ongoing support to volunteers.

    • Plans and implements volunteer training as needed.

    • Fosters an environment of accountability, teamwork and innovation.

    • Demonstrates an understanding of the link between one’s job responsibilities and the organizational goals.

    • Attends Youth Council meetings and provides reports on their progress, plans, challenges and outcomes within the volunteer recruitment area.

  • • Possesses strong leadership and relationship building skills

    • Has experience in, passion for an aptitude for volunteerism/volunteer management

    • Excellent self-management, organizational and communication skills

    • Able to work independently, on a team and participate actively in a remote team setting

    ​​• A proactive and positive team player who acts with a sense of urgency and leads by example

    • Committed, reliable, and interested in ending chronic hunger

    • Working knowledge in G-Suite

    • Demonstrates a resolute commitment to and respect for the spirit behind the rules and core values of the organization, setting an example of professionalism and ethical propriety.

  • To apply please send a cover letter and resume to community@thehungerproject.ca by July 16th, 2023.

    Please note, this is a volunteer, unpaid, remote position. If you think that this position may satisfy the requirements for academic volunteer hours from your school or local communities, we will be happy to complete and support the request.

    The Hunger Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally-protected characteristic.