Thursday, October 22, 2020
Opportunities
Job Opportunity at Community Justice Initiatives
The Coalition of Muslim Women Kitchener-Waterloo (CMW) and Community Justice Initiatives(CJI) are working together to address the issue of Islamophobia, racism, and xenophobia, focusing on creating stronger, inclusive communities. CMW and CJI have piloted a restorative approach to incidents in Waterloo Region. The project is named Sulah. The Service Coordinator will join a team of people from CMW and CJI to deliver the project activities.
Position Status:
- Full time/Temporary until March 31, 2022
- Hours: 35 hours/week
- Wage: 21.03 per hour
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver training
- Establish community partnerships
- Supervise and support volunteers
- Offer community Circles
- Respond to instances of hate
- Able to work flexible hours
- Attend team meetings and CJI staff meetings, as necessary
- Miscellaneous duties as required
Skills, Competencies and Requirements:
- Post-secondary education in the social services sector and/or experiential equivalent
- In-depth understanding of restorative justice philosophy and principles
- Anti-oppression and anti-racism
- Experience with volunteer management
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Great people skills
- Self-starter, entrepreneurial
- Access to reliable transportation
This posting will be open until October 27, 2020. Please apply with a cover letter and resume to:
Community Justice Initiatives
49 Queen St. N.,
Kitchener, ON N2H 2G9
Fax 519-744-6502
Zero Waste Week 2020: Home Edition
Zero Waste Week is an initiative run by UWaterloo's Sustainability Office. From October 19-23, you will be encouraged to take the waste mason jar challenge to get a sense of how much waste you generate in one week. The Sustainability Office will also be sharing resources through their social media, such as:
- Strategies for reducing food waste
- Waste sorting guidelines (on campus and in Waterloo Region)
- Specialty recycling programs and donation guidelines during COVID-19
- Repairing and upcycling clothing and textile waste
- And much more!
The Ripple Effect Education (TREE) is Hiring!
The Ripple Effect Education (TREE) develops and facilitates vibrant skill-based programs and workshops to give youth the tools they need to transform conflict and seek justice in their classrooms, families and communities. We are currently seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Manager of Programs to join our team. Read more about this job posting here.
Master of Sustainable Peacebuilding at UW-Milwaukee Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021 cohort
Are you inspired to be a change-maker in your community? Do you want to work on addressing global issues, such as social justice, poverty, or climate change? Whether your prior training is in the natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, humanities, arts, or engineering, we encourage you to enroll in the MSP to learn how to approach community change from a holistic perspective. Our two-year interactive, practice- based program prepares graduates for a variety of careers with non-profit organizations, government agencies, and the private sector.
December 15, 2020: priority deadline for admissions and funding.
Join one of our three Virtual Info Sessions this fall!
- October 15, 11:00am-12:00pm
- November 4, 5:45pm-7:15pm (at the UWM Open House)
- December 3, 9:00am-10:00am
Email Bridget Brown, Program Coordinator, with questions or to set up a meeting: brownbn@uwm.edu.
Volunteer Opportunity at The Canadian Sanctuary Network
The Canadian Sanctuary Network is seeking a volunteer to help us build our social media presence.
The Sanctuary Network is a group of about 10 individuals who work towards the fair treatment of refugees and support refused refugee claimants in Canada who face risk if returned. We are in the process of overhauling our website and have recently launched a Facebook page and Twitter account.
Your role would be to support our social media presence through re-tweeting, sharing relevant news items, and occasionally posting original content based on our current work (roughly 2 hours/week). You will be invited to participate in Network meetings (virtual at present), which gives you an opportunity to learn about current issues in refugee protection and sanctuary in Canada, but attendance is not required.
We ask for a commitment of at least one year to the position.
If you are interested, please send a short (no more than 1 page) letter of introduction (eg your interest in refugee protection in Canada and your experience with social media) to kathryn.dennler@gmail.com by October 29th, 2020.
Call for Abstracts for University of Waterloo Virtual Conference on Student Mental Health Research
As part of UWaterloo's Thrive Week, a conference on student mental health research will be held on November 5th, 2020. Before the conference, Thrive is requesting submission of abstracts to be presented at the conference. Presentations can be in the form of posters or oral presentations.
For guidance concerning your abstract, please email Rachel Reist at rreist@uwaterloo.ca.
For guidance concerning your abstract, please email Rachel Reist at rreist@uwaterloo.ca.
Virtual Events
CPA Virtual Opportunities Fair
The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement will be hosting a Virtual Opportunities Fair on October 27, 2020, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. This event gives students the opportunity to learn about internship, co-op, and engagement opportunities the Centre and organizations connected to it will offer in 2020 and 2021, as well as the chance to connect and engage with professionals in the peacebuilding field. Register for this event here.
BSIA Global Insights Series
Global Insights is a weekly live-streamed, moderated panel series which provides different national and regional perspectives on big questions currently facing researchers, policymakers and planners worldwide in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
On Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11 AM, the theme will be Practical Measures Supporting Climate Change Mitigation. Featuring John Morris, Warwick University; Simon Nicholson, American University; Tomoaki Nishimura, Ritsumeikan University; and moderated by Scott Hamilton, BSIA.
On Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11 AM, the theme will be Practical Measures Supporting Climate Change Mitigation. Featuring John Morris, Warwick University; Simon Nicholson, American University; Tomoaki Nishimura, Ritsumeikan University; and moderated by Scott Hamilton, BSIA.
Resources for Online Learning
Peer Success Coaching Appointments
Reminder we have Peer Success Coaching appointments available online with student coaches from every Faculty. Coaches can provide one-on-one support to students who are looking to enhance their skills in things like study strategies, time management, note-taking, test preparation and test anxiety. Learn more about this service here.
Tutor Connect
If you're in need of a hand with one of your classes, be sure to check out Portal's Tutor Connect feature, which will connect you with someone who can give you a hand. Learn more about this here.
Warrior Recreation: Physical Activity at Home
During these uncertain times it is important we take care of our own mental and physical health. This means taking time in our day to be physically active to relieve stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Staying physically active while we continue to practice social distancing will allow our bodies and mind to stay healthy and happy.
The Department of Athletics and Recreation is pleased to continue offering Online Warrior Workouts throughout the Spring 2020 term as well as Virtual Personal Training, Nutritional Tips and more. Learn more here.