Our areas of impact

In order to optimize its impact on communities, Katimavik helps communities and partner organizations in specific sectors. The issues targeted by Katimavik are in large part the same as those of The United Nations Economic and Social Council, which recognized Katimavik as a consultative member in 2008. Specifically, Katimavik works with community partner organizations engaged in:

• Social services
• Poverty reduction
• Formal and non-formal education with a focus on literacy
• Arts, culture and heritage Sports, leisure and outdoor activities
• Environment and sustainable development
• Media and communications
• Social justice

Ultimate beneficiaries

In order to contribute towards improving the social and economic wellbeing of your community, Katimavik works with organizations and collective community projects that serve the vulnerable, disadvantaged or marginalized populations, such as:

• People experiencing poverty
• The elderly
• People with disabilities
• Women in need
• Youth and children
• Immigrants and refugees
• Aboriginal peoples
• Cultural minorities

Volunteer service

Katimavik volunteers become active members of Canadian communities through:

• Group leading and facilitation of target groups
• Communications (media, public relations, fundraising, promotion)
• Help and counselling with those belonging to a target group
• Office work (reception, computer work, clerical tasks, filing)
• Manual work (cooking, sorting clothes, renovation, maintenance)
• Customer service (front desk, sales, food services)