Women In Leadership Presents
Emerging Leaders Placement Project
Find your next generation of changemakers.
Emerging Leaders connects youth ages 14 to 30 across Canada with nonprofit organizations where they can gain hands-on experience, develop career-ready skills, develop their network and contribute to causes that matter.
Get help with:
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Marketing & Social Media
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Events & Community Engagement
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Communications & Content Production
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Administration & Operations
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Fundraisers and awareness campaigns
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Research & Advocacy
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Leadership & Community Initiatives
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Photography
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Community outreach
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Project management
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And many more!
Let's strengthen our communities together
Tell us about your organization and the volunteer roles you're looking to fill. We'll explore how the Emerging Leaders Placement Project can support your work.
25+
Years of experience
250+
Youth placed
4500+
Volunteer hours contributed
What you will gain
Why partner with us
We support the journey from volunteer recruitment and matching to pre-placement training and ongoing support, helping create a positive experience for both your organization and your volunteers.
Bring new skills & perspectives to your team
Connect with young people who can contribute to communications, marketing, research, event planning, outreach, administration and more.
Get support for meaningful projects
Identify specific tasks and projects where an emerging leader can help your organization advance its goals and reach more people.
Spend less time finding the right volunteer
Our team supports volunteer recruitment, screening and matching, helping identify candidates whose interests and skills align with your needs.
Invest in the next generation of leaders
Help young Canadians gain real-world experience, build confidence and develop leadership skills while contributing to a cause they care about.
Explore opportunities for organizational spotlights, speaking engagements, webinars & other engagement opportunities through the Women in Leadership Foundation.
Grow your visibility and connections
Extend your community impact
Engage young people who bring fresh perspectives and energy to help advance your mission and make a meaningful difference in the communities you serve.
How it works
Partnership made simple.
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Tell us what you need
Fill out the form above to share your organization's mission, the volunteer roles you have available and the skills or support you are looking for.
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Book a call with us
One of our ELPP Non-Profit Coordinators will reach out to book a call and talk about our process and opportunities we can list for you.
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We recruit and match
Our placement team helps attract and screen interested youth, then works to match suitable volunteers with your opportunities.
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Set Up for Success
Get pre-placement training and ongoing support to help your volunteer succeed.
The Emerging Leaders Placement Project is led by the Women in Leadership Foundation, a national nonprofit with over 25 years of experience empowering women and youth.
The Foundation's work advances equity, inclusion and leadership through partnerships, mentorship and community programming. The Emerging Leaders Placement Project builds on this commitment by connecting youth with meaningful volunteer experiences and helping nonprofit organizations strengthen their communities.
Established nonprofit leadership
Backed by the experience and national reach of the Women in Leadership Foundation.
Canada Service Corps funded
The project is supported by a federal youth service initiative that promotes meaningful service and civic engagement.
Focused on community impact
Backed by the experience and national reach of the Women in Leadership Foundation.
Trusted Foundation.
National Vision.
Ready to find your next volunteer?
Current Partnerships
Meet some of our current partners!
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