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Greenpeace Fundraising Campaigner Application
We have provided this page to help you find out more about what is involved in working on the Greenpeace Canada fundraising campaign. Please read through the information below and if you are interested in applying for a position click through to the online application at the bottom of the page.
What is Greenpeace?
Greenpeace is a not-for-profit campaigning organization that uses
peaceful direct action, political lobbying, scientific research
and market pressure to expose global problems. Greenpeace also researches
solutions and alternatives that are essential to a green and peaceful
future.
Your Role as a Greenpeace Canvasser
The primary function of the Greenpeace Canvasser is to approach members of the public to ask them to support Greenpeace through a monthly giving program to sustain ourselves as a Non-profit environmental lobby group. Fundraisers are required to average a minimum standard of $15.50 in monthly donations per day, averaged over a two-week period.
Days
We have shifts running Mondays-Friday. Sometimes weekends. Full time employees are expected to work 10 shifts bi-weekly.
Hours
Door Canvass Hours: 3:00pm-9:30pm Monday and Wednesday as well as 4:00pm-9:30pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Street Canvass Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday and Wednesday as well as 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Pay
Two observation day @ $10.20/hr. Wages range from $10.20/hr – $17.55 based on performance. Wages increases after three months, plus bonuses.
Teams
We work in a team environment. All canvassers are paired with someone else each day for safety and for company.
Work Sites
Vancouver—almost all of our sites are found within the city limits of Vancouver proper. Some exceptions exist, however these sites are always easily accessed by public transit.
Learning about Greenpeace and the Environment
As a Greenpeace Frontliner you will be provided with a 2 full training days to teach you the fundamentals as a fundraiser. You also will be provided with written information about Greenpeace’s history & campaigns. You are responsible for your own level of knowledge on current issues, the more you know the more capable you are to answer questions asked by the public.
Weather Policy
Canvassers are expected to phone the office each morning to find out if the weather conditions are appropriate for canvassing. For example, we do work in Vancouver rain, but we will not work during blizzards.
Anti-harassment, anti-discrimination Policy
Greenpeace is an open and progressive employer. We have an anti-harassment, anti-discrimination policy in place that all staff must abide by.
Fill out an Application
This is sounds like something you are interested in right? Please fill out the online application as thoroughly as possible at greenpeace.ca. It may take you a little time but we are trying to get as accurate a picture of you as possible. We will be contacting those who will be invited in for an interview within a week of your submission. Please make sure you fill out the e-mail section on the application with the e-mail address you use most often.
