Job Description

About Us

INKspire is a non-profit organization that strives to empower youth voices by providing a curated web platform where young people can share their ideas and perspectives on various relevant and contemporary issues across Canada and around the world.

Write to Discover is INKspire\'s free, online, creative writing workshops for youth ages 15 to 24. It is designed to introduce participants at a beginner\'s level for the type of creative writing selected for each session.

Volunteer Description

INKspire is looking for a Volunteer Facilitator to facilitate content for our creative writing workshops in the Write to Discover Program. The ideal candidate must be goal oriented and motivated with excellent organizational and planning skills.

Roles / Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshop programming in small group settings
• Hold virtual office hours to provide writing feedback, coaching, career development to young writers
• Share their experiences and work with participants to set a strong example and to inspire participants (can be school work/projects)
• Participate and contribute to the weekly team meetings
• Review workshop content and prepare/rehearse as needed
• Help organize and plan out workshop logistics and scheduling
• Perform additional tasks and duties as needed

Qualifications

• Highly effective interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
• Strong leadership and collaborative skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable in leading small group discussions and capable of maintaining a respectful environment for participants
• Has experience in creative writing (i.e. short story, poetry, screen-writing, etc.) (asset)
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness
• Worked or volunteered in a non-profit setting (asset)

Time Commitment and Location

• Flexible hours, approx. 3-5 hours a week
• Volunteer must be able to commit to the position for a minimum of 6 months
• Work from home / remote work
• Volunteer must be located in Canada

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

As a youth-led nonprofit organization with a platform that has empowered hundreds of youth voices across Canada, we are strongly committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We always strive to foster and build a safe, inclusive and positive work environment where all team members feel valued and supported. Women, members of visible minority groups, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but due to the large volume of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you are contacted for an opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process.

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