Join Our Volunteer Community

We’re looking for our “village.”

One of the biggest lessons we've learned in our work is that our systems and ways of doing things don't work for all of us, especially the ambitious goals of Group Project Initiatives. We truly believe in our ancestral "it takes a village" energy, so thank you so much for considering volunteering for Group Project Initiatives and choosing to be a part of our village!

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below. We will contact you as needed and keep you on our roster for projects and initiatives that match your skills.

Overview

Group Project Initiatives is more than just a company; it's a collective mission to transform our society’s culture into one of care and empowerment. With a focus on fostering third spaces for intergenerational and interdisciplinary conversations, we recognize that society change requires collective effort. At the heart of our work lies a commitment to inclusive storytelling through On Canada Project Media, community empowerment via the Social Good Collective, and strategic impact consulting at Good Trouble Studies.

Grounded in values like boldness, collectivism, and empathetic engagement, we strive to create meaningful, inclusive change in our communities and beyond. While we are currently navigating our growth phase, we are excited to be hiring for a range of pivotal roles to our continued evolution and success.

Why Volunteer for GPI?

At GPI, we believe in the power of collective action. Volunteering with us means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive community that values your contributions and encourages personal and professional growth. Here's what makes volunteering with GPI special:

  • Passionate about making a difference through knowledge translation and raising public awareness and consciousness around critical issues.

  • Seeking a community of value-aligned people to navigate the chaos and create positive change together.

  • Looking to gain valuable experience to enhance their resume in a one-of-a-kind environment and experience in Canada

  • Excited to bring their full, diverse, and lived experiences—whatever they may be—into the heart and mission of GPI

  • Free or discounted access to the Social Good Collective when it launches!

past OCP volunteers

Our Volunteer Teams

Community Ambassadors

  • 1 hour a week for 3 months, and attend a monthly volunteer meeting!

    TASKS

  • Help connect us to individuals who might support OCP & SGC.

  • Be part of a WhatsApp group chat to review, share, and discuss content and community programming.

  • Provide feedback and insights from your community to help us improve our initiatives.

  • Assist in grassroots outreach efforts to broaden our impact and reach.

ACE Volunteers for Social Good Community Centre (See specific roles below)

  • 4-6 hours a week for 3 months, attend a weekly meeting

    TASKS

  • Engage with community members and manage online space to foster a supportive environment.

  • Assist in planning and coordinating community events, both virtual and in-person.

  • Support content creation and dissemination, ensuring materials are aligned with SGC’s mission.

  • Help with outreach and partnership development to strengthen community ties.

CORE Volunteers for OCP Media (See specific roles below)

  • 4-6 hours, or 6-8 hours a week for 3 months, attend a weekly meeting

    TASKS

  • Create engaging and informative content for OCP’s social media platforms.

  • Participate in editorial meetings to plan content and discuss strategies.

  • Support the production of multimedia content, such as videos, podcasts, and infographics.

  • Help with copywriting and editing for various communication materials.

  • Collaborate with the media team to develop innovative approaches to storytelling and audience engagement

Are you a senior, established, or seasoned professional who wants to serve as an advisor and donate your expertise, relationships, or insights for either our media arm or our community arm? Contact Us !

OCP Media Roles

Think of these roles not as isolated silos, but as interconnected and overlapping streams. Our Scribes will collaborate closely, ensuring a seamless flow of content creation. While rapid response content will be prioritized and handled urgently, most content will be expected to be completed within a week, with some items requiring a bit more urgency. The description below illustrates the content workflow. Scribes will work closely with the OCP Founder and our Community Coordinator to maintain a cohesive and dynamic content strategy.

Shared Values and Traits for All Volunteers for OCP MEDIA :

Unapologetic Human Rights Lens

Up-to-date with News and Culture

Collaborative Spirit

Proactive, Organized & Resourceful

Adaptability and Flexibility

Remember:

We don't expect you to be perfect (because perfectionism is a trait of white supremacy culture, so big yuck) but we do need you to be committed to personal growth as a writer, researcher, team member, and individual with an equity lens. Your dedication to continuous improvement and learning is crucial to our collective success.

  • The ideal volunteer is someone who is highly informed about current events, politics, and cultural trends. They have a keen eye for detail, excellent research skills, and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest developments. This person is adept at synthesizing complex information into accessible and engaging content, ensuring that the OCP community receives timely and accurate updates. They are proactive, resourceful, and committed to promoting social justice and human rights through informed and thoughtful content creation.

    We're looking for a couple of volunteers to work as a team and collaborate to create content related to breaking news, culture and politics – with a human rights lens.

    • You Heard It Here Second (round up, weekly)

    • Keeping Up With The Canadians (round up, twice a month)

    • Rapid Response (1-3 weekly, as needed)

      • Twitter /Threads Round Up on a breaking news story (1-3 a week, as needed)

      • Amplifying relevant video, reels, tik toks related to an issue

      • Amplifying/repurposing past OCP content that is relevant to current new

  • The ideal volunteer is someone who is deeply passionate about fostering a sense of community and joy. They understand the need for rest to resist, pleasure activism or the true definition of self care (via Audre Lorde). They have a knack for identifying and curating content that uplifts, inspires, and engages and brings about a sense of hope. This person excels at creating and sharing content that brings people together, highlights positive stories, and promotes well-being without being cringy. They are creative, empathetic, and have a strong understanding of what resonates with diverse audiences. Their work contributes to a supportive and vibrant community atmosphere aligned with OCP’s mission of promoting social good.

    We're looking for a couple of volunteers to work as a team and collaborate to create content that emphasizes engagement, culture, and joy, fostering a positive and inclusive community environment.

    Content Includes:

    • 7 Things That Got Me Through The Week (weekly)

    • Rest to Resist Reel Amplifying (weekly)

    • Recommendations No One Asked For (movies, shows, podcasts etc.), (monthly)

    • Community Amplify (monthly)

    • Engagement content to help drive home a message (as needed)

    • Promoting Initiatives by Social Good Collective and OCP (weekly)

    • Promoting Our Mailing List, Merchandise, etc. (weekly)

  • The ideal volunteer is someone deeply committed to social justice and activism. They are knowledgeable about various social justice movements and have the ability to translate this information into bite-sized, actionable content. This person is passionate about connecting people to important causes and helping them take meaningful action. They excel at creating content that informs, motivates, and mobilizes the community around critical issues. They are resourceful, articulate, and have a strong understanding of advocacy and activism.

    We're looking for volunteers who can help bridge social justice movements with our community, providing the information and motivation needed to take action.

    Content Includes:

    • Bite-sized advocacy posts (every two weeks)

    • Connecting social justice movements to relevant information (as needed)

    • Amplifying voices and initiatives within the activist community (monthly)

    • Questions To Consider / Worth Noting / Reframe It (as needed)

    • Reference & Resource Guides for DEI tool kits

  • The ideal volunteer is someone who possesses a complex critical lens and has experience in knowledge translation. They are adept at unpacking large, complex issues in a digestible way and have a talent for making intricate topics accessible and understandable. Teaching experience is beneficial, as they are skilled at explaining concepts clearly and engagingly. This person is flexible, adaptable, and enjoys a variety of tasks. They are well-organized, have strong multitasking skills, and can step into different roles as needed. They are proactive and resourceful, able to maintain the content space, create resource guides, and repurpose existing OCP content. They are dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting the overall mission of OCP through various content-related tasks.

    We're looking for volunteers who can help maintain our content space, substitute into different roles as needed, and ensure that our content remains relevant and up-to-date.

    Responsibilities Include:

    • Substituting into spaces as needed

    • Creating resource guides for the website

    • Repurposing and amplifying existing OCP content on different platforms (Substack, LinkedIn, blog, etc.)

    • Updating older OCP content as requested

    • Writing long-form explainers that unpack large, complex issues in a digestible way

  • The ideal volunteer is someone who is versatile, organized, and proficient in various support tasks. They have strong analytical skills, excellent administrative capabilities, and a talent for promotion and marketing. This person is detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoys working behind the scenes to ensure the smooth operation and success of OCP’s initiatives. They are also skilled at refining and finishing content created by the founder.

    We're looking for volunteers who can provide support across multiple areas to help maintain and enhance our operations, outreach, and content quality.

    Responsibilities Include:

    Analytics

    • Tracking and analyzing performance metrics for OCP content and initiatives

    • Generating reports on audience engagement and content effectiveness

    • Providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis

    • Supporting data-driven decision-making within the team

    Admin

    • Managing schedules and coordinating meetings

    • Handling correspondence and communication

    • Organizing and maintaining records and files

    • Providing general administrative support as needed

    Finishing Content Created by Sam

    • Refining and editing content created by the founder

    • Ensuring content aligns with OCP’s mission and style

    • Preparing content for publication across various platforms

    • Collaborating with the founder to finalize and enhance content quality

Community Engagement & Programming Roles

Consider these roles as interconnected and overlapping streams rather than isolated silos. Our ACE volunteers will collaborate closely to ensure a seamless flow of community engagement, programming and storytelling. Most other tasks should be completed within a week, with some requiring a quicker turnaround. The description below outlines the workflow and expectations. ACE volunteers will work closely with the OCP Founder and our community coordinator to maintain a cohesive and dynamic strategy.

Shared Values and Traits for All Volunteers for OCP MEDIA :

Unapologetic Human Rights Lens

Up-to-date with News and Culture

Collaborative Spirit

Proactive, Organized & Resourceful

Adaptability and Flexibility

Remember:

We don't expect you to be perfect (because perfectionism is a trait of white supremacy culture, so big yuck) but we do need you to be committed to personal growth as a writer, researcher, team member, and individual with an equity lens. Your dedication to continuous improvement and learning is crucial to our collective success.

  • The ideal volunteer is an individual who is enthusiastic, empathetic, and skilled at creating inclusive and engaging online spaces. This person enjoys fostering community, guiding conversations, and ensuring a positive experience for all members.

    Tasks:

    • Facilitate and manage online community spaces to ensure they are welcoming and supportive.

    • Engage with community members through discussion forums and virtual meetups.

    • Plan and lead interactive sessions and activities to foster community engagement.

    • Provide support and resources to community members as needed.

    Skills Needed:

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    • Experience in community management or facilitation.

    • Ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.

    • Organizational skills for planning and executing activities.

    • Empathy and cultural competence.

  • The Ideal Volunteer is an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is great at generating excitement and engaging others. This person loves to promote events, initiatives, and content, and can effectively rally the community to participate.

    Tasks:

    • Promote and generate excitement for community events, initiatives, and new content.

    • Use social media and other digital tools to boost engagement and participation.

    • Create and share engaging promotional materials.

    • Collaborate with other team members to ensure a cohesive and vibrant community presence.

    Skills Needed:

    • Strong social media skills and experience with digital marketing.

    • Creativity in developing promotional content.

    • Excellent communication and engagement skills.

    • Ability to inspire and motivate others.

  • The Ideal Volunteer is a supportive and knowledgeable individual who enjoys helping others navigate new environments. This person is patient, understanding, and committed to ensuring new members feel welcomed and supported.

    Tasks:

    • Welcome new community members and provide them with a comprehensive orientation.

    • Offer guidance and support to help new members integrate into the community.

    • Answer questions and provide resources to new members.

    • Foster a sense of belonging and inclusion for all community members.

    Skills Needed:

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    • Experience in mentoring or coaching.

    • Patience and empathy in supporting others.

    • Knowledge of community resources and structure.

  • The ideal volunteer is a detail-oriented and organized individual who can effectively manage administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of community activities. This person is proactive and reliable, with strong coordination and communication skills.

    Tasks:

    • Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings and events.

    • Manage administrative tasks such as record-keeping, data entry, and communication.

    • Support the facilitation and logistics of community activities.

    • Provide general support to the ACE team and community members.

    Skills Needed:

    • Strong organizational and administrative skills.

    • Proficiency with digital tools and platforms (e.g., Google Drive, ClickUp).

    • Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

    • Reliability and attention to detail.

Our Volunteer Teams

Community Ambassadors

  • 1 hour a week for 3 months, and attend a monthly volunteer meeting!

    TASKS

  • Help connect us to individuals who might support OCP & SGC.

  • Be part of a WhatsApp group chat to review, share, and discuss content and community programming.

  • Provide feedback and insights from your community to help us improve our initiatives.

  • Assist in grassroots outreach efforts to broaden our impact and reach.

ACE Volunteers for Social Good Collective

  • 4-6 hours a week for 3 months, attend a weekly meeting

    TASKS

  • Engage with community members and manage online space to foster a supportive environment.

  • Assist in planning and coordinating community events, both virtual and in-person.

  • Support content creation and dissemination, ensuring materials are aligned with SGC’s mission.

  • Help with outreach and partnership development to strengthen community ties.

CORE Volunteers for OCP Media (See specific roles below)

  • 4-6 hours, or 6-8 hours a week for 3 months, attend a weekly meeting

    TASKS

  • Create engaging and informative content for OCP’s social media platforms.

  • Participate in editorial meetings to plan content and discuss strategies.

  • Support the production of multimedia content, such as videos, podcasts, and infographics.

  • Help with copywriting and editing for various communication materials.

  • Collaborate with the media team to develop innovative approaches to storytelling and audience engagement

Are you a senior, established, or seasoned professional who wants to serve as an advisor and donate your expertise, relationships, or insights for either our media arm or our community arm? Contact Us !

FAQs

  • Ambassadors will come together once a week and will provide ad-hoc feedback an facilitate connections whereas our team of volunteers will be tasked with specific roles and volunteer their time outside of calls, in addition to meeting at least once a week.

  • Our volunteers support our work by volunteering their time, often in exchange for meaningful work, mentorship, and references.

  • OCP SCRIBES!

  • Yes! Those shortlisted for a leadership role will be contacted to partake in a mini interview process.

  • Applications for our first cohort of volunteers were due on August 18th at 11:59 PM EDT — but don't worry! We're still accepting applications for our next cohort to join us Fall 2024.