Non-Profit Partnering With Us
Together, we are strengthening communities and equipping the next generation with the tools to lead lasting change.
Partnering with the Emerging Leaders Placement Project is more than just hosting volunteers. It is an opportunity to build capacity, inspire young individuals, and be part of a national initiative supported by Canada Service Corps that is shaping the future of inclusive leadership and civic engagement.
Our Valued Partners
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This partnership is built to work for you
Our team will support you every step of the way, from recruiting volunteers based on your needs to matching you with participants aligned with your mission and values. Volunteers will arrive with orientation, leadership training, and a genuine commitment to community service.
Indigenous Reconciliation & Cultural Safety Resources
The Emerging Leaders Placement Project is committed to reconciliation and cultural safety, offering nonprofit partners exclusive resources to support inclusive environments for Indigenous youth. Guided by an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, reconciliation is woven into all training, communications, and resources. Youth volunteers participate in webinars on reconciliation and cultural safety, while Indigenous youth receive tailored and culturally grounded support to grow as inclusive community leaders.
Volunteer Engagement and Placement
We partner with nonprofits to create meaningful, culturally safe volunteer roles designed with youth input. Our focus is on accessibility and support, ensuring every young person feels valued and can fully participate, regardless of their background or ability.
Volunteer Recruitment, Selection, and Matching Process
At Women in Leadership and the Emerging Leaders Placement Project, we prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging by partnering with nonprofits committed to cultural safety. We align volunteer placements with your mission through a needs analysis and use inclusive strategies, guided by our Youth Steering Committee, to recruit diverse, motivated youth. All applicants are interviewed to ensure a good fit, and our Placement Coordinators provide ongoing support and adjustments as needed. Contact us at to discuss recruitment.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
We empower youth across Canada through meaningful volunteer placements that build leadership, foster mentorship, and support personal and professional growth in partnership with nonprofit organizations.
Vision
Youth across Canada unlocking their leadership potential, contributing meaningfully to their communities, and shaping an inclusive and equitable future through volunteer service.
Values
Uncover the values of Emerging Leaders—hover over each letter to reveal the meaning within.
Equity & Inclusion
Creating volunteer opportunities that celebrate diverse voices, foster a sense of belonging, and empower youth to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Mentorship
Fostering resilience, cultivating future leaders, and accelerating personal and professional growth — building a generation equipped to lead with confidence, compassion, and impact.
Empowerment
Empowering youth to lead with purpose and confidence. Together, we’re building stronger, more inclusive communities.
Reconciliation
Advancing truth, justice, and healing in building relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Growth
Developing adaptability and pursuing learning opportunities for continuous improvement and leadership skill-building.
Engagement
Working together with youth and not-for-profit partners to ensure meaningful volunteer placements that create positive community impact.
Volunteer Recruitment, Selection & Matching
We’re committed to making volunteer engagement simple, supportive, and successful for your organization. Our recruitment and matching process is designed to find volunteers who are genuinely aligned with your mission and ready to contribute meaningfully. Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Recruitment
We promote your volunteer opportunities through schools, youth networks, social media, and community outreach. Our recruitment efforts prioritize youth aged 14–30, including BIPOC, Indigenous youth, and youth with disabilities. Your organization and roles will be featured in our campaigns to help attract aligned, motivated applicants.
Step 2: Screening & Matching
All volunteers complete an application outlining their skills, interests, and availability. Our team screens candidates and matches them to your organization based on fit, goals, and role requirements. You’ll receive candidate profiles and can provide input before placements are confirmed.
Step 3: Placement & Preparation
Once a match is made, we’ll support onboarding and coordinate logistics so volunteers are ready to contribute on day one. You’ll also receive guidance and support from our team throughout the placement.
Ready to Partner with Us?
We’re excited to work alongside organizations like yours to empower emerging leaders and create lasting community impact. By partnering with the Emerging Leaders Placement Project, you’re investing in youth leadership, cultural safety, and meaningful volunteer experiences.
Take the next step:
Reach out to our team to discuss your organization’s needs, explore available placements, and start building a partnership that works for you.
Contact us today to get started!
Land Acknowledgement
The Women in Leadership Foundation acknowledges that our head office is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the Syilx / Okanagan people who have been here since time immemorial. We recognize, honour, and respect the Syilx / Okanagan territory upon which we live, work, and play.
The Okanagan Nation is comprised of 7 member communities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia: Okanagan Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, Penticton Indian Band, Upper Nicola Band, Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands, and Westbank First Nation; and in Northern Washington State, the Colville Confederated Tribes.
tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ means the land in the nsyilxcən language and everything that lives and interacts on it. It is an all-encompassing word that expresses the intersectionality of land and nature.
Women in Leadership also recognizes, honours and respects the presence of all Indigenous people, past, present and future.
Funding Acknowledgement
The Emerging Leaders Placement Program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Service Corps Program.
We are proud to support youth leadership, community engagement, and volunteerism across Canada thanks to this vital funding.
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