
CSPC is a grassroots organization that relies on the contribution of volunteers for its development. Get involved today.
Why volunteer for CSPC?
Since its inception in 2009, the CSPC as a grass root organization, has been relying on the contribution of volunteers for its development. Cumulatively, more than 1000 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career professionals from various disciplines across Canada have served on CSPC committees and contributed to the organization of its conference each year. The Centre has been a gateway for volunteers to learn about science policy issues and organizations, and volunteers often go on to successfully pursue careers in science policy. CSPC is a unique environment where you will gain valuable experience while helping to build and impact the science policy community.
CSPC 2021 is currently full – we’re not recruiting any new volunteers at this moment.
Being a CSPC volunteer offers exciting opportunities to:
- Gain valuable experience and expertise to meaningfully impact the Canadian science policy landscape
- Help shape the future of Canadian science policy by organizing a national conference
- Network and generate discussions with other professionals in the science, technology, and innovation policy field in an inclusive environment
- Get an inside look at CSPC, a national hub for science policy in Canada
- Through CSPC, expand your leadership skills and take initiative in advancing new projects and exploring new frontiers in science policy
- Link your science with societal issues
What is involved in volunteering for CSPC?
Volunteers will contribute 3-5 hours per week, with the majority of communications taking place via email and conference calls. Therefore, you can be anywhere in Canada. If you have an interest in Canadian science, technology, and innovation policy, we could use your help in one of our volunteer committees.
What are the CSPC volunteer committees?
*Note: Both Science Meets Parliament and program development committees require relevant knowledge and experience in the science and innovation policy sector and allow for a limited number of volunteers from each sector (academia, government, the private sector, and non-profit sector).