Virtual Internship Opportunity: Social Media Content Research

3 individual positions availableOur organization is able to offer a virtual internship opportunity for up to 3 students or teams.The primary focus for the student will be: Compilation of ideas for Facebook posts in line with our Social Media Posting Plan, which consists of a rotating series of general topics in line with our brand and industry.Our goal at the end of this experience is: Generate a minimum of 4 months worth of post ideas (80 suggestions)Other duties the student may complete could include: Once ideas have been approved, students interested in graphic design may be asked to create graphics to accompany or embody post ideas consistent with our brancing and design principles. Minimal graphic design experience required. Students may use our Canva account to generate graphics. We will plan to communicate with our virtual intern using these communication tools: EmailStudent's primary contact: Elaine Smith, Producing Artistic Director

7 - K-12 & Unschooling/SDE Graduates survey

Number of positions available: 1 team of 5 personsThe UnschoolingSchool.com team is launching a project to synthesize the many sources of proof and evidence that Self-Directed Education (SDE) works and is an optimal way to educate children. We have partnered with Riipen.com to engage university and college students in short projects to help with the work of gathering and synthesizing the evidence. For more information about our amazing project click on the Resources Section.This project involves designing and conducting 2 multiple-choice surveys:1. For Conventional System High School graduates and drops-out—to gather evidence that they would have benefited from a K-12 education that involved much more student agency.2. For Unschoolers/Self-Directed Education participants--to gather evidence that their SDE prepared them very effectively for post-secondary education and/or workPossible sources:1. peers, FB, Insta, Student Unions/Association2. ALPHA I & ALPHA II (Toronto), Windsor House Vancouver, ‘homeschooled’ Unschoolers (FB groups)Possible approach:- research ways to access the group- design survey methodology- conduct survey- synthesis and share results.We are looking for 5 people working as a team.Deliverable is an APA formatted report & creative sharing of the results, Tic Toc, Insta, YouTube, Twitter, etc. (details to be discussed prior to the start of the project)“Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.” – Khalil Gibran

VCST Multicultural Outreach Intern (Remote)

Positions available: 3 (In teams or individually)We collaborate with immigrant settlement agencies, mental and physical health professionals, social service agencies, neighborhood houses and the broader community to ensure that the needs of survivors of torture are recognized and met at all levels. Through our community partnerships, our goal is to support survivors overcome the legacy of oppression and live with dignity. Link: About | Victoria Coalition to Stop Torture

Strategic Fundraising Plan

Positions available: Up to 3 To navigate the financial challenges as a result of the pandemic, we are looking for a student to help us develop a fundraising plan which involves researching opportunities, brainstorming ideas and developing a plan. The project will include, but may not be limited to:Researching opportunities - Finding various online donation platforms and donor management programs that we can tap into to source funding for our theatre Brainstorming - Working with us to brainstorm ideas on how to raise funds more proactively and efficientlyDeveloping a plan - Developing a plan and content for our donors, in the form of a donor stewardship calendar that will propel relationship-building and communications that will take place after the donor's gift has been received.

Help We've Got Kids! - Research Interns

Positions available: 20Research InternParent Life Network is relaunching the iconic property Help We've Got Kids!, a project to help parents across Canada find the best local resources for their families. We need help to figure out the very best places to feature and help parents navigate all the choices available within their local communities. If you’re a student who can conduct informal research about all aspects of a local neighbourhood, then you’re who we’re looking for.We want you to help us build a parent focused Yelp! for Canadian parents. Your responsibilities will include:Online research about communities and businesses - could include coffee shops that are stroller friendly, music classes for toddlers or baby massage practitioners in your area.Gathering parents opinions and insightsOnline research about camps, daycare, after-school programmingOther similar research duties

Outreach & Research Project

Number of individual students required: 1Our team is looking for a student who can help raise awareness for the contributions made by Veterans. This would include research for our social media platforms and outreaching to companies for our silent auction The 2 main tasks for this student is to:Research dates of significance to the military veteran community: a. Birthdays famous military veterans including actors, singers, comedians, and professional athletes. b. Dates of passing for deceased famous military veterans including actors, singers, comedians, and professional athletes. c. Other significant dates, i.e. founding date of the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Marines, US Coast Guard and US Space Force; founding date of the US Army Reserves, US Navy Reserves, US Air Force Reserves, US Marines Reserves; Veterans Day, Women Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, other observances for military veterans. Using this information our organization is able to raise awareness for the accomplishments of past Veterans on our website and social media platforms.Create a database compiling these datesProvide a brief description of the significance of the individual/ event 2. Outreach to companies who would be able to donate to our silent auction. Proceed will go towards the homeless veterans in Los Angeles and toward the NVF’s LifeLine for Vets, established in 1985, our unique Vet-to-Vet national toll-free helpline/crisis hotline service (1-888-777-4443, vetsupport@nvf.org) which has enabled us to field over 450,000 calls.Communicate the purpose of the silent auction with potential donor companiesContact companies through the phone or emailNVF Director of Operations Dave Clanton will provide donor companies with a receipt stating, "You made this donation as a charitable contribution and are not receiving any goods or services in return. The National Veterans Foundation is a non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible. EIN XX-XXXXXXX."