Petition/Rally Supporters - Protecting Kids Online!!

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Position: Petition/Rally Supporters Volunteer

Organization: DEFEND – Nonprofit for Online Safety & Protecting Kids Online!

Location: Remote (North America)

About Us:

DEFEND is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization committed to reducing online risks for children and vulnerable individuals. We work on initiatives that push for stronger online protections and digital literacy. Our Advocacy Team is currently advancing two petitions in North America:

We are seeking to have age/ID verification MANDATORY on all social media. We are petitioning the Governments of Canada and the US to begin with. (We've already served this onto the Canadian government with a positive response)

We are also looking to petition ALL US states and Canadian provinces for mandatory social media literacy classes to be taught in all elementary schools.

We are looking for passionate volunteers across North America with experience in administration or management or ANYONE interested, to help progress our hard copy petitions. These people will manage multiple people and will create plans for implementation working closely with our Advocacy Team.

Role Description:

As a Petition/Rally Supporter, you’ll work with our Advocacy Team to implement strategies that move our petitions forward. You’ll help recruit, manage, and support a team of petition advocates, contributing to project plans and attending weekly meetings to discuss progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings to provide updates and feedback.
Collaborate with team members to develop an actionable Project Plan for petition goals.
Recruit and manage team members for the Petition Team.
Coordinate efforts across teams to ensure goals are met on time and efficiently.

Qualifications:

Passionate about DEFEND’s mission to protect kids and vulnerable people online.
Experience in administration or management is a plus, but open to anyone interested in helping.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a team.
Excellent communication skills for collaboration within the Advocacy Team.
Flexible hours, approximately a few hours per week, with remote work options.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. Join us in making the internet a safer place!

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