Name of community agency/organization:
CHEER Canada
Description of community agency/organization:
CHEER Canada is a completely volunteer driven not-for-profit for social justice, aiming to improve the health, education and economic condition of the needy children and their families in Pakistan.
Position title:
Student Volunteer
What you will do:
Work with your student peers to raise awareness about children in need of education, health and food/shelter in impoverished villages in Pakistan. Raise awareness about the impact of natural disasters on children and how to help them. Assist with organizing community events to raise awareness.
Skills required:
Team spirit and passion to help those in need.
Skills you will learn:
Team work, communication skills, fundraising event planning, gain insight into the non profit sector and international development programs.
Length of time required:
20-30 hrs
Location:
Flexible, from home, school, etc
Contact Person:
Ahmed Nizami anizami@cheercommunity.org, 416-435-5825
How to get involved/How to apply:
visit www.cheercommunity.org and click on Get Involved - follow the steps. Or email info@cheercommunity.org
The Peel board has reviewed this volunteer posting to make sure it meets the criteria for the community involvement requirement. However, this posting is provided as a service to students--it is not intended to be an endorsement by the Peel District School Board of any specific organization or program.
