Volunteering with CESO means you play an active role in alleviating the social and economic challenges that hinder progress at home and around the world. As a CESO Volunteer Advisor (VA) you will be able to utilize the skills and knowledge you have acquired during your career to help others who otherwise would not be able to access the quality advice and direction you can provide.
CESO Volunteer Advisors are experts in their industry and profession. Our team is made up of Canadians across the country, who offer their time and expertise to work with individuals, small- to medium-sized businesses and non-governmental organizations to build capacity and produce sustainable results.
To become a Volunteer Advisor, you must be:
- Eligible to work in Canada;
- Able to volunteer overseas;
- Willing to volunteer in Canada (in First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities);
- Less than 80-years-old;
- An expert--CESO volunteers have at least 10 years of accumulated experience in a currently in-demand professional area. Please see our list of current Skills in Demand ;
- Able to spend between two days and three months on an assignment. (CESO assignments typically last between one and three weeks)
- Comfortable communicating online with an e-mail address;
- Able to adapt to new cultures and environments;
- Able to commit to volunteerism and to CESO’s Code of Conduct.
SKILLS IN DEMAND
CESO needs Volunteer Advisors from a variety of professional backgrounds. Click here to see the list of current skills in demand.
If you are a French speaker, please contact Laurance Caron, Program Officer, at lcaron@saco-ceso.com.
APPLY TODAY!
Click here to apply and start a rewarding volunteer experience.
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