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Join our 2026 Second Harvest National Youth Council!&nbsp;In January 2026, Second Harvest will launch its 2nd annual National Youth Council, bringing together passionate young leaders, ages 18 to 25, from across Canada who are committed to tackling food waste. This is your chance to expand your network, access mentorship, and develop vital skills while sharing your unique perspectives on critical issues linking food waste and climate change. Through research, advocacy and awareness building projects, the council will work to engage youth audiences in conversations around food waste reduction.&nbsp;As a member of the council, you’ll inspire action among your peers, through research, advocacy and awareness building projects and support Second Harvest in its goal of keeping good food out of landﬁlls.&nbsp;Who We Are:&nbsp;Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to not-for-proﬁts across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity, and collaboration, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.&nbsp;Council Positions Include:&nbsp;President: With support from the Second Harvest staff lead, the President will guide initiatives and project deliverables of the council and will serve as the primary representative for the youth council in Second Harvest's mission to reduce food waste.&nbsp;Vice-President: The Vice President will support the President in leading the council, facilitating meetings, and helping to develop strategies that promote youth engagement in Second Harvest’s initiatives.&nbsp;Member-At-Large: Members at Large will actively participate in council activities, contribute perspectives on food waste issues and support the development of initiatives that engage youth in Second Harvest’s mission.&nbsp;Time Commitment:&nbsp;<ul><li>6-month commitment, January-June 2026&nbsp;</li><li>Approximately 3 hours per week&nbsp;</li><li>Attendance at biweekly virtual council meetings and ad-hoc subcommittee meetings as needed.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements &amp; Qualiﬁcations:&nbsp;<ul><li>Age range: 18-25 years old&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in youth leadership roles, community service, or advocacy is an asset.&nbsp;</li><li>Highly engaged and willing to post about the council’s efforts and Second Harvest’s&nbsp;</li><li>mission on personal social media (large following on social channels is an asset)&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Able to manage tasks efficiently to ensure completion in a timely manner&nbsp;</li><li>Proﬁcient computer skills including MS Office Suite, virtual meetings&nbsp;</li><li>Passionate about food waste prevention and its impact on climate&nbsp;</li><li>Culturally aware and sensitive, valuing diversity and inclusion in discussions and initiatives.&nbsp;</li><li>Motivated self-starters who demonstrate initiative and creativity.&nbsp;</li><li>Open-minded and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and grow&nbsp;</li></ul>Beneﬁts:&nbsp;<ul><li>$500 honorarium for participation and completion of full council term&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities for mentorship and personal development through workshops and trainings&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with industry experts and like-minded peers passionate about food systems&nbsp;</li><li>A platform to amplify your voice and inﬂuence positive change in food policy and&nbsp;</li><li>practices.&nbsp;</li><li>Certiﬁcate of completion upon cohort term-end and option to be part of Second Harvest’s Youth Alumni Circle&nbsp;</li><li>Reference letter(s) for all participating youth&nbsp;</li></ul>To Apply:&nbsp;Please complete a <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SH2026youthcouncilapp?Max300characters=%5bMax300characters_value%5d" target="_blank">Youth Council Application Form</a> and submit an updated resume to apply for this opportunity. Please contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@secondharvest.ca" target="_blank">volunteer@secondharvest.ca</a> for any questions/enquiries.&nbsp;Application window will remain open until November 24, 2025 or until all council positions have&nbsp;been ﬁlled.&nbsp;

Second Harvest

Second Harvest National Youth Council

About Us Where Are India’s Children? (WAIC) is a new Canada-wide nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that children in India—especially those at risk of aging out of the shelter system—are placed into the adoption pool so they can grow up in loving families. Kids belong in families, not institutions.We’re seeking passionate Canadians to help us establish Canadian charitable status, build our governance structure, and raise awareness across the country.<h3>Volunteer Opportunities</h3>Board of Directors Members: Provide strategic oversight, approve budgets, and help with governance as we incorporate federally and register with the CRA.Fundraising &amp; Outreach Volunteers: Support campaigns to raise awareness and secure donations.Legal/Finance Advisors (Volunteer): Guide us through nonprofit compliance and charity application processes.<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3>✅ Passion for child welfare, ethical adoption, or South Asian communities. ✅ Experience or interest in nonprofit governance, fundraising, law, finance, or marketing. ✅ Willingness to commit ~2–4 hours per month for virtual meetings and planning. ✅ Located anywhere in Canada.<h3>Why Join Us</h3>Play a foundational role in building a new Canadian charity with global impact.Use your skills to ensure vulnerable children have a chance to join loving families.Collaborate with a diverse, mission-driven team.How to Apply Email through Charity Village with a brief introduction, your background, and why you’re interested. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.🌟 Help us make sure no child grows up invisible or alone. 🌟#Volunteer #BoardMembers #CharityVillage #WhereAreIndiasChildren #KidsBelongInFamilies #NonprofitCanada

Where Are India's Children?

Canadian Volunteer Board Members – Where Are India’s Children? (WAIC)

Le Centre d’appui à la petite enfance de la Nouvelle‑Écosse (CAPENÉ) est à la recherche de deux (2) personnes dans la région centrale (Halifax, Truro, Rive-Sud) pour siéger à son Conseil d'administration.&nbsp; À propos du CAPENÉLe CAPENÉ est un centre d’excellence pour l’éducation et le développement de la petite enfance des communautés acadiennes et francophones en Nouvelle‑Écosse. La mission du CAPENÉ est d’offrir des programmes, de la formation, des services et des ressources en développement de la petite enfance en Nouvelle‑Écosse.À propos du poste : Membre du conseil d’administration (poste bénévole hybride)Chaque membre du conseil joue un rôle de leadership essentiel dans la supervision de la mission, de l’orientation stratégique, de la santé financière et de la conformité juridique de l’organisation. Les membres du conseil sont responsables d’assurer l’intégrité, la reddition de comptes et la pérennité de l’organisme, tout en appuyant notre engagement envers la petite enfance en Nouvelle-Écosse. &nbsp;Qualifications et qualités recherchées :Les candidat·e·s idéaux·ales possèdent une ou plusieurs des suivantes :<ul><li>Expérience dans la gouvernance d’organismes à but non lucratif, la petite enfance, l’éducation, les affaires, le droit, les finances ou dans des domaines connexes.</li><li>Engagement envers notre mission&nbsp;</li><li>Excellentes aptitudes en réflexion stratégique, en communication et en relations interpersonnelles.</li><li>Capacité à consacrer le temps et les efforts nécessaires à l’exercice efficace des responsabilités d’un membre du conseil.</li><li>Intégrité, professionnalisme et jugement éclairé.</li><li>Esprit de collaboration et respect des principes d’équité, de diversité et d’inclusion.</li></ul>Si vous croyez que cela vous décrit bien, nous seriez très heureux de vous compter au sein de notre conseil.&nbsp;Veuillez compléter notre formulaire d'expression d'intérêt en cliquant <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/RLNQ6eL26S" target="_blank">https://forms.office.com/r/RLNQ6eL26S</a> ou en cliquant Apply.

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