Mission and objectives

Action Lab for Development is dedicated to advancing education, food security, and advocacy to empower entrepreneurs, newcomers and promote creative economies in Canada. We envision a future where local innovators and newcomers have the resources to thrive through growth and development. Our mission includes five key objectives: We provide tools and opportunities for creative innovation and entrepreneurship, focusing on continuous improvement. We enable networking and training activities to connect entrepreneurs, institutions, and partners. We educate entrepreneurs and newcomers about fair business practices and social responsibility. We guide emerging entrepreneurs in understanding social and business ecosystems through essential skills and techniques. We encourage youth involvement in volunteering and ensure universal access to research and education by building digital platforms for community knowledge and supporting local ingenuity. Action Lab For Development was registered as an Extra-Provincial Corporation in Alberta-Canada in 2024, granted special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2020, reflecting our commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Our primary focus areas include: • Food Security • Advocacy • Education • These initiatives aim to positively impact local innovators, including newcomers in Canada who may be facing challenges related to integration into a new environment and starting life. Our research shows that access to education, particularly in social entrepreneurship, is a powerful tool for these individuals. It enables them to turn their experiences into practical solutions that benefit their communities.

Context

Action Lab for Development Canada is dedicated to advancing education, food security, and advocacy, empowering entrepreneurs and newcomers to thrive in Canada. Our mission is to equip local innovators, including newcomers, with the tools and opportunities needed to grow and contribute to creative economies. Our objectives Include: Helping newcomers access services and opportunities that support their settlement and integration. Ensuring newcomers feel welcomed and well-received within communities, workplaces, and service organizations. Providing resources for creative innovation and continuous improvement. Connecting entrepreneurs, institutions, and partners through training and networking. Educating on ethical entrepreneurship and social responsibility. Guiding entrepreneurs in navigating business and social ecosystems. Registered in Alberta in 2024 and granted consultative status by the UN Economic and Social Council in 2020, Action Lab for Development focuses on food security, advocacy, and education. Our initiatives aim to help newcomers, particularly those facing integration challenges, by providing education and tools for social entrepreneurship and fostering community-driven solutions.

Task Description

We are seeking an online volunteer to assist with content updates for our organizational website. The online volunteer will upload provided information and images to our WordPress site, ensuring that the presentation is polished and user-friendly. Specifically, the online volunteer will: • Upload 4 short project stories and 4 accompanying photos. • Add 3 project reports and a contact address. • Edit the deadline of one published volunteering project. • Edit deadline of 3 business development projects and 4 local opportunity projects. • Integrate our social media handles(linkedin, twitter, facebook and Instagram) and add a donation button.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks