Whether you join us for a short-term project or a long-term commitment, we’re excited to work with you!

Volunteer.

 
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From secondary students to career professionals, we’re grateful that you want to volunteer time with us!

The Federation of Canadian Secondary Students / Fédération des élèves du secondaire au Canada (FCSS-FESC) is a volunteer-run organization. From our high school student Executive to the members of our Board of Directors and Board of Advisors, we rely on volunteers to sustain our operations. We welcome volunteers with all backgrounds and skillsets as we work to advance the state of public education in Canada.

Volunteer positions are regularly updated so if you don’t see something for you, please check back later! You can also contact us directly and we’ll try to match your skills to one of our existing programs or projects.

Thank you for your interest! We do not have any open calls for volunteers at this time but please check back later!

At the FCSS-FESC, we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our Members feel included, valued, and heard. Our belief is that a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to make our student advocacy work and services better for everyone. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and other racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, linguistic minorities in their respective province/territory, and/or people with intersectional identities. See Policy 2003 - Disability Accessibility and Policy 4010 - Recruitment and Hiring Practices for information on requesting accommodations.

  • Everyone who volunteers with the FCSS-FESC becomes a Member of the organization.

    • Individuals on the Executive Team are Class A Members with one (1) voting right at the Annual General Meeting.

    • Individuals on the Board of Directors and Board of Advisors are Class B Members with zero (0) voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.

  • In addition to the aforementioned rights, Class A Members also have access to exclusive benefits including: 

    • A global network of past Members that includes students at world-renowned universities such as the University of Oxford, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, New York University, Duke University, McGill University, University of Toronto, and University of British Columbia that can offer advice, support, and mentorship.

    • Access to LifeWorks, the FCSS-FESC wellness program which includes 24/7 access to licensed counselors, therapists, and psychologists for a wide range of issues. Access to professional coaching, legal advice and financial advisors is also available.

  • Class A Members are required to submit payment of Membership Dues. For the 2023–2024 year, Membership Dues are set at CA$20.00 for a full academic year (both semesters) or CA$10.00 for half of one academic year (only one semester).

    Membership Dues are tax deductible and charitable receipts are issued for the payment of Membership Dues. Tax receipts can be used either by the Member themselves or by a caregiver to reduce taxable income and taxes owed to the Canada Revenue Agency.

    Exemptions are available for prospective Members who are experiencing financial need.

    For more information on Membership Dues, please see this Primer for Students and Parents on Membership Dues.