Imagine Canada’s President explains why the non profit sector needs innovative students

Jobs in the non profit sector are flexible and allow students to make full use of their imagination while supporting the immeasurably valuable work of Canadian non profits, including charities. The charitable and non profits sectors are indeed performing essential work that allows this country to continually improve the quality of life for its inhabitants and countless others across the world.

Lauzière has a few tips for you if you’re contemplating a career in the non profit sector; firstly, you should seek out organizations that arouse your interest. Then, volunteer with these organizations to get a better sense of their work and speak to people with a career in the sector, inquiring after their reasons for joining.

Imagine Canada is also seeking to raise awareness about the role and contributions of charities through the Students Verb Charities contest, the aim of which is to get charities on the Canadian radar in a compellingly creative way, “through dance, through writing, through music, and of course, social media”. Further information is available at this website: http://www.studentsverbcharities.ca/en/, and though first prize is worth $50,000, the effect of the winning campaign will most likely be immeasurable.

Image courtesy of Imagine Canada