MAPS Canada is powered by a large and dedicated group of volunteers. Join us! You can participate in one or several committees.
CURRENT OPENINGS
PAID SEARCH / PPC SPECIALIST VOLUNTEER POSITION:
We are seeking an experienced digital marketer with paid search experience to join our volunteer team and drive traffic and fundraising towards MAPS Canada! Although this is an unpaid role, you will be provided a ton of creative freedom which can encompass a broad range of digital marketing activity after core paid search campaigns have been completed.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, execute, and optimize Google AdWord campaigns to drive website traffic and fundraising
- Optimize keyword performance and ad copy
- Monitor campaign metrics and provide post-mortem reporting on campaigns
Experience we’re looking for:
- 6+ months of experience managing PPC campaigns
- Strong communication & Analytics skills
- Google Adwords & Google Analytics certifications
GRAPHIC DESIGNER VOLUNTEER POSITION:
SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGN TEAM: We are seeking talented graphic designers proficient in Canva to join our Social Media Design Team. Your role will involve creating captivating social media videos that effectively communicate our message. Strong composition skills, a creative eye, and the ability to craft visually appealing content are crucial for this role.
COPYWRITER VOLUNTEER POSITION:
BRAND COPY TEAM: We’re looking for skilled copywriters to contribute to our Brand Copy Team. As a copywriter, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining our brand’s voice and tone while creating engaging and on-message content. The ability to adapt your writing style, adhere to brand guidelines, and align with our organization’s mission is essential.
VIDEO EDITOR VOLUNTEER POSITION:
YOUTUBE COMMITTEE: We are seeking creative video editors proficient in Final Cut Pro X or other tools to join our team. Your role will involve creating short form vertical clips using AI clipping tool, long form videos with a keen eye for graphics. Editing for Youtube can be very different than other platforms so we will be studying the unique strategies and approach to YouTube-the worlds second largest search engine. You will also learn the basics of pro audio processing including using compression, EQ, mono/stereo and mixing music. Minimal experience required, a desire to learn and have fun is a must! The Youtube Committee is a small, dynamic team from all over Canada. Committee members have the flexibility to spearhead videos on educational topics they wish to produce with the support of the team. Applicants welcome!
POLICY & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
- Assesses the current state of policies (e.g. harm reduction, safe supply, legal regulation of substances) Identifies opportunities
- and roadblocks re: psychedelics policy reform (including other countries/states/regions). Evaluates what legal regulation for psychedelics would look like and how we would recommend balancing access/control etc. Develops strategies for how to engage different constituencies, identify current barriers and implement public education/outreach activities. Develops advocacy strategies around psychedelics for non-medical/non-scientific use in Canada.
RESEARCH COMMITTEE
- Keeps tabs on Canadian research in psychedelics, establishes partnerships with like-minded organizations to advance MAPS Canada's
- research priorities, supports the research initiatives of other committees and ensures MAPS Canada is always presenting factual, evidence-based information.
RESEARCH ROOM COMMITTEE
- Hosts Canadian psychedelic researchers in monthly scientific communication webinars open to the MAPS community
- and public. Guest speakers present both their own cutting-edge research and systematic reviews in online webinars.
SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE COMMITTEE
- The Special Access Program (SAP) Community of Practice (CoP) is an online community with stakeholders of Health Canada’s SAP
PODCAST AND YOUTUBE COMMITTEE
- The Youtube Committee produces content for the official MAPS Canada YouTube channel and other social media outlets. Our Youtube
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- Directs fund development for MAPS Canada including organizing
- and executing fundraising events for MAPS Canada. This includes creating new MAPS Canada events or participating in and supporting events hosted by other organizations.
WEBSITE COMMITTEE
- Helps resolve technology issues, provides IT support and
- storefront maintenance. Routinely updates the website to be up to date with the ongoing activities and events occurring at MAPS Canada.
EVENTS COMMITTEE
- Help to plan virtual events for our audience as well as social events for the MAPS Canada community and Vancouver psychedelic
- community at large. Previous events have included a social evening at the Anza Club, as well as psychedelic BBQs and potlucks. Members assist with logistics and event planning, as well as in helping to set up and take down events.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes absolutely! Although most of our volunteers are based in Vancouver or Toronto, most of our volunteer opportunities are remote. We are also in the process of initiating MAPS Canada support groups across Canada and are always looking to connect volunteers with each other. Volunteers can be from anywhere across Canada!
You can be a part of as many committees as you are able to commit to. Currently, we ask for a volunteer commitment of 3-4 hours per week depending on the role.
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