Founded in 2007 by a team of University of Toronto alumni, Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits (Endeavour) brings together skilled volunteers to provide pro-bono management consulting to non-profit and social mission organizations in Toronto and neighbouring cities. Endeavour is currently led by six executives and five advisors working in consulting, industry, the public sector, and academia. To learn more about us, visit www.endeavourvolunteer.ca.

Projects

We are currently looking for skilled, committed and enthusiastic volunteers to participate in projects beginning in May 2008. The projects are expected to last from three to six months depending on the client’s needs. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work in a small team on one of the following potential projects:

• Strategy development for an advocacy group for gifted children
• Sustainability strategy development and business planning for a youth cabinet
• Strategy development and business planning for an organization that helps visually impaired children

Each consulting team is composed of 3-5 consultants led by an engagement manager. Support will be provided to the consulting teams through ongoing feedback from advisors, an orientation, mid-term and final review sessions, and an online resource centre.

The engagement manager is responsible for leading the consulting project, including managing the relationship between the team and the client, and consulting with the advisor. The consultants are responsible for specific pieces of project work. As an engagement manager or consultant, you will participate in:

• An orientation, mid-term review session and final presentation event
• Client meetings
• Research, analysis and recommendations
• Presentations to the advisors and client
• Sharing your experience
• Providing feedback

Benefits

Using your skills and knowledge to give back to the community can be an extremely meaningful and rewarding experience. As a volunteer with Endeavour, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with and develop friendships with like-minded individuals
• Network with and learn from consultants, industry professionals, and community leaders
• Gain exposure to different areas of work and discover potential career paths
• Gain consulting experience
• Help a new organization grow
• Volunteer on a flexible schedule

Non-profit or consulting experience is not required. If you fit the profile below, we encourage you to apply. Endeavour is dedicated to providing a high quality experience for both our non-profit clients and volunteers, and will remain in touch with our clients and volunteers to evaluate the impact of the consulting engagement. Depending on the phase of the project, volunteers are expected to commit 5-10 hours per week, and to commute for team and client meetings. Please ensure that you will be available, committed and an active volunteer for the entire duration of the consulting engagement before applying.

Engagement Managers: MBA student, experienced professional or relevant non-profit/consulting experience

Consultants: Undergraduate/graduate student, new graduate, or working professional

Engagement Managers & Consultants:

• Enthusiasm for working with non-profit organizations
• Full commitment for the entire length of the consulting engagement (5-10 hours per week for 3-6 months)
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Work experience in the corporate or non-profit setting
• Management or leadership experience

Please follow these steps to submit your APPLICATION FORM and RESUME for a volunteer position:

1. Download and complete all fields in all five sections of the volunteer application form

2. Rename your completed application form and your resume to include your name and the position you are applying for (e.g. DOE John - Consultant - Spring 2008 Volunteer Application Form.doc, DOE John - Consultant - Resume.doc)

3. Email your COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM and RESUME to volunteer@endeavourvolunteer.ca with your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line (e.g. John Doe, Consultant)

Application Deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2008

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews take place in April. An orientation for volunteers will be held in May.