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About the Organization: At Wycliffe Canada, we believe God has spoken—and continues to speak—through His Word, the Bible. The Scriptures point to Jesus, the source of life, restoration, and salvation. Bible translation opens the way for people everywhere to meaningfully engage with God’s Word in their heart language—whether in written form, sign language, oral storytelling, audio Scriptures, or video.As part of the Wycliffe Global Alliance, we join a worldwide movement advancing Bible translation, literacy, capacity-building, and activities that encourage Scripture engagement. Working with national partners, we aim to foster local ownership, long-term sustainability, and greater impact for language projects.With more than 400 staff and volunteers serving in Canada and overseas, Wycliffe Canada is currently engaged in Scripture-related activities for 235 language groups in 38 countries, while also partnering with Canadians to support over 30 additional language projects around the world.<h2>About the Position:</h2>We are seeking a spiritually grounded, mission-aligned leader to serve as a Board Director. This vital governance role provides strategic oversight, prayerful discernment, and organizational accountability, helping to ensure Wycliffe Canada’s vision and values remain central in all we do.Board Directors guide high-level policy, monitor organizational performance, and steward the mission with wisdom and integrity, working closely with fellow Directors and the President to advance Bible translation worldwide.<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2><h3>Governance &amp; Strategic Oversight</h3><ul><li>Appoint and support the President of Wycliffe Canada.</li><li>Establish and uphold policies that define the organization’s strategic outcomes.</li><li>Set parameters for how the President may achieve these outcomes.</li><li>Define the Board’s relationship with the President, including expectations for delegation, accountability, and monitoring.</li><li>Monitor the President’s performance across all operational areas.</li><li>Receive the auditor’s report and approve the audited financial statements.</li></ul><h3>Board Meetings &amp; Time Commitment</h3><ul><li>Four teleconference meetings annually (February, May, October, December).</li><li>One annual in-person meeting (3 days in February), including a spiritual retreat.</li><li>Attend the Annual General Meeting (February, hybrid option available).</li><li>Occasional additional meetings or Board-related work, as needed.</li></ul><h3>Financial &amp; Legal Accountability</h3><ul><li>Serve as a volunteer (eligible travel or Board-related expenses reimbursed per policy).</li><li>Contribute to financial oversight and approvals.</li></ul><h3>Spiritual Leadership &amp; Community Discernment</h3><ul><li>Engage as part of a spiritually grounded leadership team, seeking God’s direction together.</li><li>Uphold shared values outlined in the Board Covenant for Becoming a Discerning Community.</li><li>Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and prayerful leadership.</li><li>Operate under a policy governance framework, focusing on high-level outcomes rather than operational management.</li><li>Represent Wycliffe stakeholders with integrity and faithfulness.</li></ul><h2>Personal Characteristics</h2><ul><li>Deep understanding of and commitment to Wycliffe Canada’s mission and the ministry of Bible translation.</li><li>Proactive, independent, and collaborative working style.</li><li>Willingness to participate in Wycliffe Canada’s spiritual enrichment activities (e.g., chapel, Day of Prayer, spiritual retreat).</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Able to work legally in Canada</li><li>Clear criminal record check, credit check</li><li>Agreement with and willingness to sign Wycliffe Canada’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy</li></ul>Application: Please fill out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/Wycliffeca/BoardDirectorFieldMemberAdvisorApplicationForm" target="_blank">Board Director &amp; Field Member Advisor Application Form</a>Wycliffe Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that we will only contact applicants chosen to participate in subsequent stages of the selection process.

Wycliffe Bible Translators of Canada Inc.

Board Director

As a Fundraising Outreach Volunteer, you will help Enroute 2 Success connect with potential sponsors, donors, and community partners to support fundraising campaigns and events, including our annual golf tournament, theatrical productions, and other initiatives that fund free youth programs in golf and chess. This remote role involves researching prospects, sending outreach emails, making follow-up calls using provided templates, tracking progress in shared Google spreadsheets, and providing weekly updates on contacts made and responses received. Preference is given to volunteers familiar with Brampton and surrounding area businesses.

EnRoute 2 Success

Fundraising Outreach Volunteer

As a Sponsorship and Grant Researcher, you will help Enroute 2 Success grow its funding opportunities by identifying potential sponsors, donors, and grant programs that align with our mission of offering free youth programs. This remote role involves researching prospects, identifying relevant grants, gathering contact details and funding guidelines, recording findings in shared Google Docs spreadsheets, and suggesting priority opportunities for our team. Commitment is 4–8 hours per week, using your own computer.

Sponsorship and Grant Researcher

As a Peer Support Group Facilitator, you will guide and support group discussions, providing a safe and empathetic environment for participants to share their experiences and receive mutual support. Your involvement will play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community and promoting mental well-being.Major Responsibilities<ul><li>Facilitate weekly support group meetings, ensuring a respectful, warm, and inclusive atmosphere.</li><li>Encourage open dialogue and active participation among group members.</li><li>Provide emotional support and guidance while maintaining professional boundaries.</li><li>Address any conflicts or issues that arise within the group in a constructive manner.</li><li>Collaborate with our mental health professionals to ensure the group’s activities align with best practices.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and adhere to MDABC’s privacy policies.</li><li>Complete any necessary training and attend regular supervision meetings.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Confidence when dealing with the public in person</li><li>Warmth and enthusiasm</li><li>Passing a criminal record check (at MDABC expense)</li><li>Desire to become very familiar with MDABC programs and services Training/Preparation</li><li>Must live anywhere in British Columbia to apply</li></ul>All MDABC volunteers have opportunities to attend Volunteer Training Sessions Self-study on computer to learn about the organization’s programs and services Dates and Location Various locations mainly within the Lower Mainland.Many Support Groups are held online over ZoomLength of CommitmentAll MDABC volunteers are asked to make a one-year commitment to any volunteer positionApplication or inquiriesTo fill out a volunteer application or for inquiries about facilitating, please apply to this listing

MDABC

Peer Support Group Facilitators and Co-Facilitator Volunteers 

Assignment Type: Canadian International Volunteer Eligibility Requirements: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only Assignment ID: VA-106783 Assignment Title: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor Partner: WUSC – Guyana (ENGAGE Youth) Country: Guyana Duration: 6 months Time Commitment: Full time &nbsp;<h2>Assignment Context</h2>As the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor with the WUSC Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) Guyana project, based in Georgetown, Guyana, you will support the partner and key stakeholders from Guyana’s Hinterland regions, in developing and implementing comprehensive gender equality programming.Apply today to have an impact on Indigenous youth, especially young women, from Guyana's Hinterland regions!<h2>Roles and Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Support the design, development, and implementation of a project and context specific gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) strategy to guide current and future programming</li><li>Work closely with WUSC team and key stakeholders to design, develop and implement appropriate gender equality, gender mainstreaming and inclusive initiatives, including gender assessments and analysis, gender-sensitive work planning, community gender training and awareness programs, and capacity strengthening of key actors&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in developing and facilitating gender training and awareness initiatives for multiple audiences, including WUSC team and volunteers, project stakeholders and partners, and engaging men and boys around positive masculinities&nbsp;</li><li>Support the development and implementation of gender equality and social inclusion monitoring tools, to facilitate effective data collection, analysis and reporting on GESI project outcomes&nbsp;</li><li>Consistently facilitate application of a gender equality lens to all project resources and activities, such as, ensuring communications resources are gender, age and youth sensitive, culturally appropriate, and context relevant</li><li>Participate in the WUSC GESI Community of Practice to share experiences, learnings, provide and receive peer-to-peer mentorship, coaching and participate in knowledge sharing sessions&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in pre-assignment training</li><li>Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have to report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and up to 2 years after to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities</li><li>Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and support to achieve the fundraising goal</li><li>Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.</li></ul><h2>Experience and Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Degree and/or formal/professional training in gender/women’s studies, social sciences, or a related field</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with youth, women and minority groups in gender equality and empowerment programming</li><li>Strong skills in conducting gender equality and social inclusion analysis, development of gender sensitive data collection tools, monitoring and evaluation of gender equality outcomes</li><li>Experience in programming on gender equality, equity, inclusion and promotion of diversity targeting vulnerable and marginalized groups</li><li>Awareness of gender equality and equity issues with Indigenous people considered an asset</li><li>Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in field of expertise</li><li>A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and working in collaboration with Indigenous communities</li><li>Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.</li><li>Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development, are assets</li><li>Professional experience working or volunteering in the Caribbean is an asset</li><li>Written and oral fluency in English.</li></ul><h2>Project Description</h2>ENGAGE Youth is a 5-year project funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) with the Ultimate Outcome “to enhance the empowerment of Indigenous and rural youth, especially young women, in target regions of Guyana” by facilitating improved and meaningful participation of youth in decision-making at the personal, household and community levels; and strengthening the network of local, regional and national stakeholders to effectively address the social and economic needs and aspirations of Indigenous youth from target regions. The ENGAGE Youth Theory of Change is premised on the assumption that increased engagement of Indigenous youth at the personal, household and community levels, and an improved local, regional and national system of stakeholders, will result in enhanced empowerment of Indigenous youth, especially young women. ENGAGE Youth takes a holistic approach to empowerment, which recognizes the significant needs of the target group and importance of the broad-spectrum of key stakeholders required to achieve the ENGAGE Youth Ultimate Outcome. The project utilizes human-centered design (HCD) approaches that allow for active participation of Indigenous youth in designing and implementing initiatives, and a systems approach that facilitates identification of root problems and focuses on actions that enhance sustainability through working closely with local actors and organizations. ENGAGE Youth supports Indigenous youth from Regions 1, 7, 8 and 9 in Guyana. The main project partners include government ministries and agencies; non-governmental organizations; and community, national and regional organizations that work with Indigenous youth.<h2>Partner Description</h2>World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to enhance education, economic opportunities, and empowerment for youth and women. WUSC works with a diverse network of volunteers, students, institutions, governments, and businesses. WUSC is the implementing agency for the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded five-year project – Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) in Guyana. The ultimate goal of ENGAGE Youth is to enhance the empowerment of Indigenous and rural youth, especially young women, in target regions of Guyana. ENGAGE Youth will support the enhanced empowerment of Indigenous youth, especially young women, through awareness raising and public engagements on gender equality; provision of life-skills education; enhanced access and referrals to social services; access to applied training in relevant employability, livelihood, business development and entrepreneurship skills; and delivery of skills training and responsive grants to enable young people to effectively engage in youth-led enterprises and economic initiatives. Through financial and technical support, ENGAGE Youth will strengthen the capacity of local, regional and national stakeholders to effectively develop and implement sustainable, gender-responsive, and youth sensitive initiatives that address the social and economic needs and aspirations of Indigenous youth, especially young women.<h2>Support Package</h2><ul><li>Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment</li><li>Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers</li><li>In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment</li><li>Language training in country of assignment, where required</li><li>Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance</li><li>Airfare to and from the assignment country</li><li>Visa/work permit</li><li>Pre-departure medical exam</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vaccinations and antimalarial medication</li><li>Criminal record verification</li><li>Vacation leave entitlement</li><li>Debriefing after completion of assignment</li><li>An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!</li></ul>

World University Service of Canada (WUSC)

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor | Guyana | Volunteer Internationally

Assignment Type: Canadian International VolunteerEligibility Requirements: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada onlyAssignment ID: VA-107137Assignment Title: Business Development AdvisorPartner: Africa Business Centre for Developing Education (ABCDE)Country: GhanaDuration: 4 to 5 monthsTime Commitment: Full time&nbsp;<h2>Assignment Context</h2>As the Business Development Advisor with Africa Business Center for Developing Education (ABCDE) in Accra, Ghana, you will support the organization in accessing potential international, regional, national and sub-national funding sources to improve youth access to quality education and employment opportunities.Apply now to support the economic empowerment of youth in Ghana!<h2>Roles and Responsibilities</h2><ul>	<li>	In collaboration with the team, build a sustainable pathway for the partner’s business development unit with current existing donors and stakeholders	</li>	<li>	Support in developing a customer care strategy and action plan for the organization	</li>	<li>	Assist in training the partner staff on customer care, project agility, and engagement strategies	</li>	<li>	Develop relevant tools and strategies in the partner’s growth and expansion strategy to diversify the partner’s clientele by including corporate sponsorship capability and support the development of an events strategy	</li>	<li>	Research and develop innovative sources of funding for the organization	</li>	<li>	Support the inclusion of environment sustainability and climate action principles into the program design and engage ESCA stakeholders	</li>	<li>	Support partners to empower young women and promote a culture of gender-sensitive representation in all activities and program benefits	</li>	<li>	Support the organization to consider meaningful inclusion of program participants	</li></ul><ul>	<li>	Participate in pre-assignment training	</li>	<li>	Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have to report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and up to 2 years after to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities	</li>	<li>	Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and support to achieve the fundraising goal	</li>	<li>	Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.	</li></ul><h2>Experience and Qualifications</h2><ul>	<li>	Degree in Business Administration, Management, International development or a related field	</li>	<li>	Experience in promoting business ideas&nbsp;	</li>	<li>	Ability to produce analytical reports	</li>	<li>	Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise	</li>	<li>	A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering	</li>	<li>	Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity	</li>	<li>	Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset	</li>	<li>	Experience living and working internationally considered an asset	</li>	<li>	Written and oral fluency in English.	</li></ul><h2>Project Description</h2>Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, Canadapacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.<h2>Partner Description</h2>To help graduates become more employable, this pan-african organization is helping youth prepare for the world of work through mentorship, internships and scholarships. Mentorship programs enable students to make informed decisions regarding their career and academic success through engagement with large groups of students, medium-sized groups specialising in a field of interest or one-on-one mentorships on a longer-term basis. Internships provide students and young graduates with opportunities to gain practical knowledge and bridge the gap between educational systems and the world of work. These services expose young people to a broad range of work-readiness skills such as computer literacy, basic comportment, world outlook, written and spoken English, numeracy, punctuality, attention to details, client responsiveness, productivity, time management, exposure to modern culture, and general attitude to work. These services introduce students to negotiating skills, personal development skills, ICT skills, time management skills, decision-making skills, numeracy and literacy skills, positive work ethics, confidence, leadership interpersonal skills and teamwork etc.<h2>Support Package</h2><ul>	<li>	Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment	</li>	<li>	Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers	</li>	<li>	In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment	</li>	<li>	Language training in country of assignment, where required	</li>	<li>	Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance	</li>	<li>	Airfare to and from the assignment country	</li>	<li>	Visa/work permit	</li>	<li>	Pre-departure medical exam	</li>	<li>	Health insurance	</li>	<li>	Vaccinations and antimalarial medication	</li>	<li>	Criminal record verification	</li>	<li>	Vacation leave entitlement	</li>	<li>	Debriefing after completion of assignment	</li>	<li>	An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!	</li></ul> &nbsp;

Business Development Advisor | Ghana | Volunteer Internationally

Volunteers will support any upcoming Enroute 2 Success fundraising events by assisting with event setup, including tables, signage, and materials. They will greet guests and manage check-in at the entrance, provide information and directions to attendees, and support speakers, performers, or program staff as needed. Volunteers also help monitor the flow of the event, keep areas organized, and assist with cleanup and packing after the event to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.

Event Support Volunteer

As a Chess Program Assistant with Enroute 2 Success, you’ll help with Wednesday evening youth chess lessons in Brampton. Tasks include setting up boards, pieces, and clocks before lessons, welcoming participants, recording attendance, assisting beginners as they learn from professional coaches (including a grandmaster), keeping score during games, tracking participant improvement, and packing up materials after lessons. Experience playing chess is a bonus and can help you better support participants during lessons and games.

Chess Program Assistant

As a Photographer/Videographer Volunteer, you will capture high-quality photos and short videos at Enroute 2 Success programs and fundraising events, including youth chess lessons, youth golf lessons, and community fundraisers. Your work will help us showcase the impact of our free programs, celebrate our participants, and promote future activities. Responsibilities include attending assigned programs or events, taking candid and posed shots (with consent), recording short video clips for social media and promotional use, ensuring all content reflects our mission and values, and uploading content to shared Google Drive folders after each session. Commitment is flexible and based on program and event schedules.

Photographer/Videographer Volunteer

Assignment Type: Canadian International VolunteerEligibility Requirements: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only&nbsp;Assignment ID: VA-107028Assignment Title: Fundraising AdvisorPartner:&nbsp;Centre for Women’s Research (CENWOR)Country: Sri LankaDuration: 4 to 5 monthsTime Commitment: Full-time<h2>Assignment Context</h2>As the Fundraising Advisor with CENWOR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you will design and implement innovative fundraising approaches to support community development initiatives.Apply today to make a meaningful impact in enhancing livelihoods and promoting social justice!<h2>Roles and Responsibilities</h2><ul>	<li>Collaborate with the CENWOR team to create innovative fundraising strategies to support projects focused on women's empowerment and gender equality</li>	<li>Support the team to identify potential funding sources, write grant proposals, and prepare detailed reports for donors</li>	<li>Work collaboratively to enhance the skills of staff in resource mobilization and fundraising techniques and donor engagement</li>	<li>Integrate gender-sensitive approaches in fundraising efforts to ensure inclusivity in all outreach initiatives</li>	<li>Encourage eco-friendly practices in fundraising campaigns, aligning with CENWOR's commitment to sustainable development</li>	<li>Foster partnerships with diverse community groups to expand CENWOR’s reach and impact</li></ul><ul>	<li>	Participate in pre-assignment training	</li>	<li>	Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have to report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and up to 2 years after to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities	</li>	<li>	Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and support to achieve the fundraising goal	</li>	<li>	Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.	</li></ul><h2>Experience and Qualifications</h2><ul>	<li>	Degree in business development, fundraising, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field	</li>	<li>	Proven experience in developing and executing successful fundraising strategies	</li>	<li>	Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with diverse donor groups	</li>	<li>	Experience in training or mentoring teams in fundraising and resource mobilization is an asset	</li>	<li>	Knowledge of gender-responsive and environmentally sustainable fundraising practices is an asset	</li>	<li>	Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise	</li>	<li>	A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering	</li>	<li>	Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity	</li>	<li>	Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset	</li>	<li>	Experience living and working internationally considered an asset	</li>	<li>	Written and oral fluency in English.	</li></ul><h2>Project Description</h2>Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, Canadapacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.<h2>Partner Description</h2>CENWOR was established in 1984 by a group of women from various professional backgrounds – academics, researchers and activists – out of concern for the scarcity in data that addressed the disadvantaged position of women. It is a leading research organisation on gender and women’s issues which has four programme areas designed to empower women – policy and action oriented research, training and awareness raising on gender issues, information dissemination on areas of critical concern to women, and advocacy and lobbying. Their projects both benefit the community directly while at the same time demonstrate their viability for up-scaling such projects. Here is CENWOR’s website: <a href="https://www.cenwor.lk/" target="_blank">https://www.cenwor.lk/</a><h2>Support Package</h2><ul>	<li>	Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment	</li>	<li>	Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers	</li>	<li>	In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment	</li>	<li>	Language training in country of assignment, where required	</li>	<li>	Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance	</li>	<li>	Airfare to and from the assignment country	</li>	<li>	Visa/work permit	</li>	<li>	Pre-departure medical exam	</li>	<li>	Health insurance	</li>	<li>	Vaccinations and antimalarial medication	</li>	<li>	Criminal record verification	</li>	<li>	Vacation leave entitlement	</li>	<li>	Debriefing after completion of assignment	</li>	<li>	An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!	</li></ul>

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