Children First Canada Event Planning - Fall 2025

Our organization is committed to making Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up. Events play a critical role in our organization, helping to expand our reach on the lives of 8 million young Canadians, and through raising funds to support our mission throughout the year. Children First Canada is currently launching a new event: the Future is NOW: Celebrating Canada's Top 10 U18 Changemakers, taking place on October 30th, 2025, in Toronto, ON. We are also launching our annual National Child Day event taking place on November 20th, 2025. Students will work directly with Children First Canada staff members to design, plan, and execute the two projects this fall. We would like to work with Level UP students to support the planning and logistics for the event to help meet our goals. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our mission, values and goals. Creating a plan of action and a detailed breakdown of tasks for volunteers to complete at the event. Coordinating event logistics. Assisting in marketing and promoting our event. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending improvements for future fundraising events.

Event & Program Management

Event and Program Management Internship Opportunity Our organization is deeply committed to serving our target population, but we are currently facing funding challenges. To help meet our goals, we are excited to collaborate with students in planning and executing a fundraising event. Key Responsibilities: Students will be involved in multiple aspects of event and program management, including: Familiarizing with Mission, Values, and Goals: Understand and align with our organization's mission, values, and fundraising objectives to ensure the event supports our broader goals. Budget Estimation and Planning: Work with the team to estimate and establish the budget for the fundraising event, considering all costs and potential revenue. Program and Event Coordination: Create a detailed plan of action and task breakdown for volunteers to ensure all aspects of the event are covered and run smoothly. Manage event logistics, including scheduling, resource allocation, and volunteer coordination. Marketing and Promotion: Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies to promote the event, utilizing digital platforms, email campaigns, and social media. Collaborate on the creation of promotional materials to engage the target audience and maximize attendance. On-site Event Support: Provide support during the event, ensuring all tasks are completed, volunteers are managed effectively, and the event runs according to plan. Bonus Steps: Recommend improvements for future events and programs, based on feedback and outcomes from the current plans to help refine and enhance our event and program strategies.

Awareness Video Creation

Project Overview: Children First Canada (CFC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and would like to collaborate with students to create 10 mini videos that highlight 10 iconic Champions for Children . These champions are individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing children’s rights, empowering youth, and creating meaningful change in Canada. These videos will serve as powerful awareness tools to showcase CFC’s impact and celebrate these leaders who have helped shape the future for children across Canada. Project Goals: Raise awareness about CFC’s mission to make Canada the best place for kids to grow up. Spotlight 10 Champions for Children , celebrating their contributions to CFC’s programs and children’s rights. Highlight CFC’s impactful work , including youth empowerment, policy advocacy, and the Future is NOW! Awards . Demonstrate the importance of collaboration between leaders, organizations, and communities to create lasting change for children and youth.

Building Research Skills & Social Impact: Gain Real-World Experience with the Raising Canada Project

Project Description: Supporting the Raising Canada Research Project Welcome to Children First Canada! We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for students to contribute to our impactful Raising Canada research project. This project is designed to provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by children in Canada, empowering you to make a meaningful difference in children's lives. Main Goal: The project aims to gather and analyze data to identify the top 10 threats to children in Canada, ultimately contributing to a research report that will help influence policies and initiatives supporting children's rights. The goal is for students to engage with real-world research processes, gain experience in data handling, and build essential communication and research skills. Students will complete this project within a manageable timeframe of 60 hours between March 17 - May 9, with a maximum of 10 hours a day or 30 hours per week.