Amnesty International Canada - Employment Opportunities
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Working for Amnesty Canada Amnesty has a small staff and does not often have job opportunities. When these are available they are posted on this website. Applicants should read the job posting carefully for instructions specific to that posting. Amnesty Canada does not keep resumes sent on speculation. Persons interested in working for Amnesty Canada or applying for the internships are encouraged to check this page regularly. Please check out our volunteering and activism opportunities page for more listings. |
STAFF POSITIONS
2011 Amnesty International Canada Youth Internship Opportunity
Applications for the Amnesty International Youth Internship Program are now being accepted. All applications are due by December 14th 2010 at 4:00 Eastern Standard Time.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Amnesty Canada is offering the opportunity for two individuals to participate in an internship program from May 2nd - August 13th 2011. Interns will be provided with an orientation to Amnesty's work, a workplan for their time with Amnesty, and a staff mentor. The work of the intern will be directly related to the current activities of AI Canada.
The specific workplans will be developed with the individuals who are accepted into the program taking into account the skills, learning goals and experience of the applicant, and the needs of the organization. It is likely that the work of the intern will involve both administrative tasks and the opportunity to carry to completion specific projects which might involve research or writing. Potential projects might include support to our campaigning work, writing and developing content for the web-site, membership development or supporting event planning and public awareness activities.
Details about Amnesty's work can be found at www.amnesty.ca
Download the Internship Application Form. Applications will only be considered if they include all of the requested information.
This is a paid position. Each internship position will receive an honorarium of $6,000.00.
Requirements:
- must be between the ages of 18-30
- must be a high school graduate
- must be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant
- must not have had a previous internship experience related to human rights
Individuals seeking work experience in human rights issues and activism, and who have not had a previous internship are encouraged to apply.
Current or former members of Amnesty's staff or Executive may not apply.
Length & Hours: 37.5 hours per week – May 2nd - August 13th 2011.
Deadline for Submissions: December 14th 2010
Applicants who are invited for an interview will be notified by January 14. Please do not contact Amnesty Canada to ask about the status of your application.
Applications must be submitted in hard copy and in duplicate (applications that are submitted incorrectly will not be considered):
The only way to submit your application is by mail. Please send your application to:
Youth Internship
Amnesty International
312 Laurier Ave E.
Ottawa ON K1N 1H9
Please note:
During the busy holiday season, mail can take longer than usual. It is recommended that you allow 10 business days for your application to arrive. If you require faster delivery or a tracking number in order to confirm that your application has been received, please choose an Express or Priority service.
Please ensure that you provide TWO complete copies of your application. This is a requirement.
Amnesty receives a large number of applications for these two youth internships. While we very much appreciate all of the interest in these positions and thank you for applying, we cannot respond to questions concerning the status of any individual application.
It is our intention to decide on the list of applicants to be invited for interview by January 14. If you have not heard from us by that date you should assume that you have not been short-listed.
Amnesty International is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants including women, members of racial minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering at Amnesty International Canada is very rewarding and does not require a huge time commitment. Hours are flexible and the staff and volunteers are
dedicated to human rights activism globally, and in the community. Volunteering with Amnesty is a great way to meet others who want to make a difference.
Persons wishing to volunteer outside of office hours are encouraged to become members of the organization.
Volunteering at the National Office in Ottawa
The national office of Amnesty Canada provides a limited number of volunteer opportunities to those who wish to volunteer during office hours. Most of these opportunities are administrative in nature. All potential volunteers must go through an interview process and provide references. Interested persons may contact the Volunteer Coordinator by e-mail: volunteers@amnesty.ca
Opportunities at the National Office
Casual Help for Mailings and Special Projects:
On call to help with on-going projects and mail-outs for Amnesty campaigns.
Flexible schedule required. Approx. 4 to 6 hours per month.
If interested please contact:
Louise Mulvihill
Volunteer Coordinator
312 Laurier Ave E
Ottawa ON K1N 1H9
Tel: (613) 744-7667 ex: 264E:mail: lmulvihill@amnesty.ca
Volunteering at the Toronto Office
At the present time, our Toronto office does not have the physical space to offer unpaid internships for those seeking them in our program areas.
Volunteering at the Pacific Regional Office
Our Pacific Regional Office is able to offer a limited number of unpaid internships, apply now for fall/winter 2010 placements. If you interested in exploring this possibility please contact Don Wright at dwright@amnesty.ca
