The United Church of Canada invites United Church Young Adults (ages 18-30) interested in learning about global hunger and in meeting with MPs in person to apply for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) Hunger on the Hill Event being held in Ottawa March 4 - 8, 2023.
The United Church of Canada is a member of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB).
Join CFGB to learn more about the importance of advocacy in addressing the major challenge of hunger and climate change.
You will get to know other young adults who care about these issues, and connect with Foodgrains Bank staff who work in the area of public policy and engagement.
Foodgrains Bank staff will work with selected participants from across Canada, gathering first virtually over 2 online sessions (90 min each -see details below) and then live and in person in Ottawa for several days to learn more about advocacy with elected officials, and also about the links between our food systems and the issues of climate change, gender equality and food insecurity. Participants will work in small groups to meet face-to-face with MPs, with a debrief session to follow.
CFGB is collecting a registration fee of $200 for approved applicants and will cover the cost of all trainings, accommodations, meals and other transportation in Ottawa. If you are part of The United Church, alert us that you are submitting an application and if selected, the General Council Office will cover your travel to and from Ottawa as well as $100 of your registration fee.
To be eligible to participate with UCC support, you should:
• Be a young adult (ages 18 - 30)
• Have a demonstrated commitment to, and engagement in, The United Church of Canada (locally, regionally and/or nationally)
• Be concerned and interested in climate change and the global food system
• Committed to all CFGB Orientation, Prep and Post program expectations and to upholding their mission and values
• Willingness to speak to United Church groups about the experience and its impact
• Willingness to participate in advocacy initiatives and community awareness building on food security issues locally and nationally
After participating, you are committing to:
• Written piece (about 400 words) summarizing the experience, with 5 hi-res pictures and/or social media presence during the event
• Speaking engagements to UCC communities of faith about the experience
• Ongoing engagement in advocacy in collaboration with Church in Mission and CFGB staff
To Express Interest
Express your interest directly on the Canadian Foodgrains Bank webpage before February 8, 2023.
CFGB is encouraging many people to apply. However, they have limited space, and therefore cannot guarantee participation for all those who express interest. Participation will be confirmed on a rolling basis.
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Beginning in June or September 2023 English-speaking individuals of WCRC members who are aged 30 or younger, including ministers, seminarians, or Christian professionals with an interest in working for their churches or the ecumenical movement at any level are eligible. Applications are due by February 10, 2023. The United Church will cover your travel expenses if accepted.
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As part of the programme’s leadership development goals, interns are given a variety of experiences and responsibilities within the WCRC. They provide project assistance for programme offices, participate fully in staff teams, and are assigned executive-level projects for completion (with supervision). Areas of work in the internship experience include:
• Advocacy
• Communications
• Ecumenical Engagement
• Justice (including economic, climate, gender, and racial justice)
• Mission
• Theology
To Express Interest
Express your interest directly to the WCRC, by completing the application form here:
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If you apply, please also send an email to pip@united-church.ca . In doing so, you are granting permission for The United Church of Canada to discuss your application and your participation (if accepted) with CFGB and/or WCRC from selection to re-entry and follow up, and opening the door for the UCC to financially contribute some expenses.
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We are currently in the process of considering a fall camp for both regions. If you are interested in providing leadership please let Jeffrey know, and we will have a meeting.
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Jeffrey Dale
Minister, Justice and Faith Formation
Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils
Phone: 416-231-7680 | 1-800-268-3781
Extension: 6773
Email: jdale@united-church.ca
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