Do you dream of using your technical skills, education, and expertise to break down barriers and help others? Maybe your passion is installing safe water infrastructure, promoting local sustainable agriculture, or getting IT infrastructure set up for a global non-profit?
Whatever your dreams are, we’re offering you a once in a lifetime chance to help make the world a better place through further opportunities for meaningful work!
The 2020 Ian Martin Group Volunteer Program is now open for applications to pursue meaningful work either locally or abroad. The selected winner of the program will receive up to $10,000 to fund their experience. Depending on your availability, the experience could last from one week to one month. The funds will be used to cover all costs associated with the trip – such as travel, accommodation, and permit costs, etc.
On the application, we have suggested a few possible organizations that offer inspiring volunteer opportunities, but if you are already familiar with a registered charity that you would like to support, you can specify them on your application. Please note that your experience must be with a registered Canadian charitable organization.
Every little act creates an impact – together, let’s work to transform the world for the better, one meaningful work experience at a time.
FAQs
Eligibility
- Select a registered Canadian charity to complete your volunteer experience with. Please note: if you are selecting a registered charity of your choice, your selection will be reviewed by the Stewardship Council prior to the interview process.
- Complete the application by the deadline: March 31st, 2020.
- Volunteer opportunities can vary anywhere between 1 week to 1 month — we ask that you understand the commitment required and dedicate yourself to the full length of the experience you choose.
- If your experience takes you away from your contract, please provide your manager’s written approval for the experience.
- IMG looks forward to celebrating your experience at an upcoming Ian Martin company event! We ask you to commemorate your experience by photographing and blogging about your experience, then join us at a company event to share your unique and inspiring story. By applying, you are consenting to participate in this company event.
Approval Process
- Should your experience affect your working hours, please provide your manager’s written approval alongside your application.
- The Stewardship Council will review all applications and short-list those who meet the criteria.
- An in-person/ Skype interview will be conducted by the Stewardship Council with the short-listed applicants.
- The finalist will be selected and announced by the end of April 2020.
