About parkrun

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and walk, jog or run 5k. You can also volunteer in numerous different roles too! It doesn’t matter how fast you go. It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing. What matters is taking part.

There are now parkrun events each Saturday and Sunday in 20 countries all around the world. All events are organised by a group of wonderful, dedicated, local volunteers – our hi-vis heroes!

parkrun is all about inclusiveness and wellbeing. We want as many people as possible to feel part of a real local community brought together by our events, as well as our global parkrun family.

We are looking for volunteers including:
- A 'tail walker', an individual that walks the course to make sure that no one finishes last/is left behind
- Marshalls to give directions
- Time keepers
- Other positions

This is a great opportunity to connect with the community, inspire others and be inspired.

ABOUT US

We are a registered, non-profit organisation that is provincially and federally permitted to operate across the province of Saskatchewan. Since our founding in 2006, we have built a supportive network of dedicated volunteers who help us provide helpline, rescue and transport services.

​At WRSOS, we believe that wildlife and humans can live together successfully. Our goal as an organisation is to facilitate the well-being of wildlife. We stand in solidarity among the provincial wildlife guardians in Saskatchewan and are dedicated to minimising wildlife suffering due to human interaction.

About Women in Tech

Women in Tech World (WinTech) is a rapidly growing organization with a mission to elevate women in the tech industry. As an industry-agnostic and community-building organization, we work with private companies, nonprofits, and government groups to organize professional development workshops, thought leadership panels, and other initiatives to promote women’s participation and professional success in the tech industry.

In the early 2017 WinTech partnered with Microsoft, Shopify, SFU and dozens of other partners to organize Women in Tech Week, coordinating 22 events in 7 cities in Canada and USA. Our tech scholarships program allocated $50,000 and projecting over $100,000 by the end of the year to women to take courses at BrainStation, Lighthouse Labs, RED Academy and CodeCore.

Inspired by the incredible community support and volunteer energy, Women in Tech World is expanding across Canada and USA. We’re issuing an open call for volunteers to join our team. We’re committed to finding the right fit for everyone aligning your goals, experience and time availability with the right role at WinTech. Drop us a line to volunteer@womenintechworld.com to talk about different options!

Mission

TO ELEVATE WOMEN IN TECH

To work with local communities nationally and internationally to define and execute actionable steps to increase the number of young women (age 25 to 34) in the technology sector in decision making and engineering roles.

Objectives

- To advocate for equal opportunities for women in engineering, management and executive positions in tech.
- To empower women in their careers through tech training and professional development.
- To work with all community stakeholders to provide actionable tools and playbooks to support and promote women in tech

Values

- Community
- Empowerment
- Thought Leadership

We are the new budding Saskatchewan branch of the WIL foundation.

WIL is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women in leadership roles.

Women in Tech World (WinTech) is a rapidly growing organization with a mission to elevate women in the tech industry. As an industry-agnostic and community-building organization, we work with private companies, nonprofits and government groups to organize professional development workshops, thought leadership panels and other initiatives to promote women’s participation and professional success in the tech industry.

WinTech is run 100% by Volunteers. We rely on the generosity, experience and expertise of hundreds of volunteers around the world who actively shape the direction and success of our organization.

The World Partnership Walk is Canada's largest fundraising event dedicated to helping end global poverty.

For over 30 years, Aga Khan Foundation Canada has been partnering with Canadians through the World Partnership Walk - Canada’s largest fundraising event against global poverty.

The World Partnership Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), a non-profit international development agency working in Asia and Africa to find sustainable solutions to the complex problems causing globa<span class="text_exposed_show">l poverty.

AKFC concentrates on a small number of specific development challenges in health, education, rural development and civil society. In Canada, AKFC raises funds, builds partnerships with Canadian institutions, and promotes discussion and learning on international development issues. Established in 1980, AKFC is a registered Canadian charity and an agency of the worldwide Aga Khan Development Network.

100% of donations go to support programs that help transform lives in the developing world. When you walk, you join thousands of others who believe as you do in the cause of fighting global poverty.

Together, we’re able to create lasting change.</span>

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity tackling the most critical social issues in the GTA. For more than 160 years, we have offered children, teens, young adults and families the opportunity for personal growth, community involvement and leadership.

The YMCA of Regina is an Imagine Canada accredited non-profit charity that is open to all, dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. An annual operating budget of $12 million makes the YMCA of Regina one of the largest multi sector charities in the province. As the premiere values-based builder of health, leadership and personal development in the city of Regina, we focus our program delivery on our three pillars of service: health and fitness, community development, and childcare. Our programs impact the lives of almost 60,000 people in our community every year. Our commitment to member-focused service delivery inspires our 350 team members and over 150 volunteers to effectively and efficiently leverage our resources to maximize our community impact.

We are currently recruiting volunteer mentors for the <strong>YMCA Plusone Mentoring program</strong>. With the objective of building strong communities, the YMCA has launched YMCA Plusone Mentoring. By developing the social skills of youth participants, and empowering them to find renewed aspirations the program intends to help young people reach their full potential and orient them towards a sustainable future.

<strong>Who will you mentor?</strong> A youth in your community who is between 10 and 17 years old and shares interests with you.

<strong>Duration of the relationship:</strong> 1 year

<strong>Frequency of the meetings:</strong> On a weekly basis (2-3 hours/week) for the first six months. Afterwards the frequency will decrease gradually up until the one-year mark.

<strong>Where?</strong> At your local YMCA.

<strong>What will we do together?</strong> Participate in sports, leisure, and capacity building activities that you will choose together.

<strong>Goal of the meetings:</strong> Support the development of the youth while having fun.

<strong>What can you bring to a youth in Plusone?</strong>
<ul>
<li>An example of a responsible and caring adult</li>
<li>An example of an individual who perseveres</li>
</ul>
<strong>Support and training:</strong> Prior to and throughout the mentoring relationship you will be trained and supported by a program Support Worker who is qualified to intervene with the youth and their family as needed. You will also be asked to identify your own personal objectives for the experience and you will be supported in attaining those objectives by program staff.

<b>About the YMCA of Greater Toronto</b>

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a dynamic charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. Our 2010-2020 strategic plan <a href="http://www.ymcagta.org/en/files/PDF/YMCA_StratPlan_2010_2020.pdf"><i>Strong Start Great Future</i></a><i> </i>calls upon our Association to invest in young people across their life stages to deliver on our vision of ensuring our communities will be home to the healthiest children, teens and young adults. This community health strategy includes a significant role for adults and older adults.

Mirroring the region’s diversity, the YMCA offers a variety of programs responding to the needs of the community, including employment and essential skills, education, newcomer programs, youth outreach and intervention, fitness, sports and aquatics, international programs, child care and camps.

<b>Program Description: </b>Next Stop Canada Youth (NSCY) is a program that provides online settlement support, learning opportunities, and mentorship to pre-arrival youth ages 12 to 19 who are destined for Canada. This online program helps overseas youth prepare for immigration by providing them with the information, knowledge, and resources needed to quickly adapt and integrate into Canadian society.

YMCA of Regina is a non-profit charity that combines Health, Fitness & Aquatics as well as Community Development programming. Within Community Development exists Homelessness Partnering Strategy, a group looking to end homelessness in the City of Regina.

Big Sisters offers a wide range of mentoring opportunities to meet the varied needs of volunteers, children and families.

Serving as role models, our mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, of staying in school, and for having respect for family, peers and community.

We are consistently seeking Mentors over the age of 18 who can be a positive, stable person in a young person's life and offer a variety of volunteer opportunities.