Local JB Opportunities

Join Steering for the 2025-26 Year

Do you want to have a hand in planning and running our Junior Branch this year? Apply to be a part of our Steering team for the 2025-26 year!

Steering is a team of youth ages 14+ who run CISV Victoria’s Junior Branch. They are interested in taking an active role in leadership of our Chapter, and creating fun for other JBers. The Steering team typically meets once or twice a month on an agreed upon date where they spend time planning CISV activities and having fun together too!

To apply, fill out the Steering Application Form and send it to our Senior LJR (Local Junior Representative) Astrid. If you have any questions about Steering or the application process you can email them to jb@cisvvictoria.ca. Turing 14 later this year? Let's talk and see what we can do!

National JB Opportunities

National Sustainability Committee

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and creating a greener future for CISV? Join the CISV Canada Sustainability Committee, a joint JB/Adult team working to promote sustainability in CISV Canada! 

This joint committee, composed of both Junior Branch (JB) and Adult members, works to promote environmental sustainability within CISV Canada. Our mission is to support chapters, participants, and families in adopting sustainable practices through education, resources, and policy recommendations.

Committee responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing and recommending annual carbon offset projects for CISV-funded travel.
  • Supporting chapters and other committees in developing sustainability strategies.
  • Encouraging and incentivizing environmentally responsible practices.
  • Creating and distributing an onboarding sustainability package for CISV families, including travel offset information, green travel tips, and access to further resources.
  • Collaborating with CISV International’s De-Carbonizing Working Group as needed.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about environmental issues, collaborative, and eager to contribute ideas and time to advancing sustainability across our organization.

Committee Structure:

  • 8 members: 4 JB and 4 Adult representatives.
  • Co-chaired by one JB and one Adult, elected annually by the committee.
  • Members serve staggered 2-year terms; you may serve multiple terms.
  • Monthly virtual meetings and approximately 3 hours of total time commitment per month.

If you’re ready to take action and help embed sustainability into the culture and operations of CISV Canada, we encourage you to apply. Please complete the application form to tell us more about your interest and experience.

JB Canada T-Shirt Design Contest

Our National Junior Representatives (NJRs), Estelle and Jack, are inviting all Junior Branch members across Canada to showcase their creativity by designing a t-shirt that captures the spirit of CISV, our values, and this exciting milestone.

The winning design will be featured on the official CISV Canada 75th Anniversary T-Shirt, which will be available nationwide!

Contest Details:

  • Open to all JB members in Canada (no design experience needed!)

  • Your design should reflect CISV’s mission, peace education, and/or the 75th Anniversary theme

  • Submissions can be hand-drawn or digital (we’ll take care of final formatting if needed)

  • Designs must adhere to Looking Good CISV's Brand Guidelines 

  • Individuals may submit more than one design. Please just submit the form again for any additional submissions. 

Deadline to submit: September 15th, 2025 @11:59PM PST

UPLOAD YOUR DESIGNS HERE

This is your chance to leave your mark on CISV history and see your design worn by CISVers across the country!

Become the Next National Junior Representative (NJR)

Are you an older member of our Junior Branch and are interested in stepping into a leadership position? Applications for the next National Junior Representative (NJR) are officially open! The NJR is the voice of JB Canada both nationally and internationally, representing our members, supporting LJRs, building community, and connecting with NJRs from around the world.

Position details:

  • Term: 2 years (2025–2027)
  • Age: 18–23 at the start of the term

To run, you’ll need 2 nominations from CISV JB Canada members. Once nominated, candidates will complete a questionnaire and then take part in a Q&A and session facilitation at NBM/NJBM in Toronto before being elected by secret ballot.

Key Dates:

  • Nomination Deadline: Oct 1 @ 11:59 PM PST
  • Questionnaire Deadline: Oct 5 @ 11:59 PM PST
  • Elections: Nov 8 @ NBM/NJBM in Toronto

If you’ve ever thought about stepping into leadership, this is your chance! Nominate yourself or a fellow JBer who would shine in this role via this link.

Have any questions? Reach out to current NJRs, Estelle & Jack  — they’re more than happy to help!