Volunteer Organizing Apprentice

UNITE HERE Local 40 is the voice of hospitality workers across British Columbia. They are housekeepers, bellmen, food servers, cooks, dishwashers, bartenders and many other employees in the tourism and food service industries.

Local 40 has a proud history of community involvement and a strong commitment to improving working conditions, wages, and benefits for all workers.

Now, we are looking for Volunteer Organizing Apprentices to help us expand our movement in Vancouver.

Position Summary

The Volunteer Organizing Apprenticeship is a hands‑on opportunity to learn how to organize workers and build power in the hospitality industry. Apprentices will gain practical experience by supporting real campaigns and working directly with hospitality workers who are fighting for change in their workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with hospitality workers through one‑on‑one conversations
• Support committees of workers to lead campaigns for justice on the job
• Assist with planning and participating in rallies, delegations, and other actions
• Work closely with experienced staff organizers to learn key organizing skills
• Contribute to a team that is taking on some of the largest corporations in the industry

Qualifications

Details

How to Apply

Please send a brief introduction about yourself and why you want to organize hospitality workers in Vancouver to : felisha@unitehere40.com

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