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Legal Support Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Diabetes Canada

  • 1 person is interested

The Legal support volunteer will play an integral role in ensuring that Diabetes Canada is up to date on their information and provide legal advice to the organization as required. This ensures Diabetes Canada is following the best advice to make an impact for people living with diabetes. This is a long-term role that we are looking for someone to get involved regularly with the organization to provide this legal counsel and advice as required.

More opportunities with Diabetes Canada

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About Diabetes Canada

Location:

522 University Ave, Toronto, On, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2R5, CA

Mission Statement

Vision A world free of the effects of diabetes Mission To lead the fight against diabetes by: • Preventing the onset and consequences of diabetes • Helping those affected by diabetes to live healthy lives • Working to find a cure Core values 1) Agility -We anticipate, prepare for and welcome change in ever-changing environments. 2) Collaboration - We work as one team towards our common vision and goals. 3) Excellence -We bring our personal best everyday by taking accountability and delivering outstanding work. 4) Integrity - We stand by our word, own our mistakes, and always speak with honesty. 5) Taking Initiative - We spot opportunities and challenges and act on them.

Description

Improving the quality of life for people with diabetes is at the heart of Diabetes Canada’s commitment to all Canadians diagnosed with this chronic health condition. That means connecting children and youth with type 1 diabetes through Diabetes Canada’s D-Camps; providing healthcare professionals and people with diabetes with expert information that improves their care and self-management; assisting researchers working on leading-edge treatments; and advocating on behalf of those with diabetes for equity, improved access to supplies and more.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Health & Medicine
Advocacy & Human Rights, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Legal (General)

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • As required

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