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ORGANIZATION: Empowered Futures

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Join Empowered Futures as a Lawyer, and become a key part of our futuristic and innovative organization dedicated to empowering emerging adults as they transition into adulthood.

At Empowered Futures, we are dedicated to creating confident, emotionally intelligent, and resourceful adults through self-empowerment, business mentorship, and unwavering support, to help them build their capability and reap their full potential.

This volunteer position offers a unique opportunity to utilize your skills and contribute to making a significant impact on individuals' lives.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the legal team with legal research, writing and review legal document

  • Work cross-functionally with the finance team to support funding initiatives for Empowered Futures' mentorship program

  • Collaborate with other members of the legal team to develop effective legal strategies and solutions

  • Provide support on various legal matters

  • Attend weekly team meetings every Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:00 pm MDT

Qualifications:

  • Must currently reside in Canada

  • Practicing Lawyer is a plus

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law or currently enrolled in law school

  • Strong legal research and writing skills.

  • Working Knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:

    • Privacy Law

    • Charity Law or Non-profit Law

    • Corporate and Commercial Law

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Strong commitment to social justice and helping underserved communities.

Benefits:

  • Empowering emerging adults with their growth and development.

  • Innovating the movement towards mental wellness.

  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary senior board members.

  • Growing your professional network.

  • Room for advancement and growth within the organization to serve as a board member.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while shaping a brighter future for mental health and well-being. Together, we can inspire hope and create lasting change. Apply now!

This is a part-time and unpaid volunteer position (5-8 hours a week)

Please be sure to check your inbox, including your spam or junk folder, for any correspondence from us regarding your application status. Occasionally, emails may be filtered by mistake

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About Empowered Futures

Location:

1800 - 330 5 Ave Sw, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L4, CA

Mission Statement

Mission: To create a transformational experience that supports emerging adults to live their lives to the greatest potential, feeling confident about themselves and empowering their future. Vision: To foster meaningful relationships and build a sense of belonging that promotes self-worth and inspires purpose in emerging adults. Purpose: We promote mental well-being and self-empowerment through workshops and mentorships that instill healing and inspire hope for emerging adults’ interests and careers to help shape their future success.

Description

Empowered Futures is a non-profit organization supporting emerging adults as they transition into adulthood. Our organization offers self-empowerment workshops and business mentorships. We aim to inspire and promote mental well-being in individuals ages 18-29.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Legal (General)
  • Public Advocacy

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • 5 - 8 hours/week

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