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Opportunities: FAQs
There are so many ways to get involved with jhr that you may have some questions. This section is designed to answers many of these questions - but if you have more, please email us here.
1. What countries does jhr work in?
Currently, jhr works with local media in Sierra Leone, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Malawi and Zambia. In the past, jhr has also worked in Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, Senegal, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria and South Africa.
2. What does a 'day in the life' of a jhr overseas trainer look like?
All of jhr's trainers have different experiences on a daily basis depending on their country and local media host organization. The trainers all work full time with their host organization on a variety of activities designed to build the capacity of the local media community to report more effectively on locally relevant human rights issues. Activities include, but are not limited to: daily, on-the-job training; organizing and facilitating workshops; writing freelance pieces to local and international media; monitoring the media for human rights coverage; working with jhr staff on project evaluation; and lecturing at local schools and post-secondary institutions.
3. Who does jhr hire as trainers?
jhr hires trainers with a wide range of journalism experience. Specific experience and qualifications required depend on the country, the project and the local media host organization.
4. I am interested in working with jhr overseas, when should I apply?
jhr lists all current positions on our website. Due to the high volume of applications, jhr does not keep CV's on file. Click here to view current opportunities.
5. Does jhr send short-term volunteers overseas?
jhr does not send individuals overseas who are not part of a jhr program. The shortest-term position with jhr is the three months summer student internship through the School Chapter program. All other positions are six to eight months.
1. jhr trains journalists in Africa. Why does it need a Domestic Programs branch?
Domestic Programs works to engage Canadian students who recognize the power of media and journalism to effect positive change. Domestic Programs co-ordinates chapters based at universities, colleges, and high schools across the country, enabling students to build knowledge about human rights in their communities. Chapter members gain access to exclusive opportunities to receive human rights education, get published, organize events, and intern overseas.
2. What do the university and high school chapters do?
University and high school chapters are run entirely by student leaders. With guidance from Domestic Programs, chapter members build knowledge about human rights in their community by organizing regular awareness events and by publishing in jhr's Speak Magazine and online academic journal. Members also help fundraise for jhr Domestic and International Programs by holding events across Canada. Members have exclusive access to human rights education, publication opportunities, and overseas internships.
3. I want to start a chapter. How do I do this?
Check our Start a jhr Chapter page and see if your school currently has a jhr chapter. If not follow the simple steps outlined to start your own!
4. Where are jhr's Chapters? How can I contact them?
jhr has University and High School Chapters located across the country. For more information see our Start a jhr Chapter page. For High-School chapters, contact chapters@jhr.ca.
5. How many students are involved with jhr's Domestic Programs?
jhr's Domestic Programs engages thousands of students across Canada.
6. Do I have to be a journalism student?
No. Anyone, regardless of their background, is invited to get involved. All you need is an interest in human rights and a passion for change!
7. Where does the money fundraised by the chapters go?
The money fundraised by the chapters goes to support the work of jhr's Domestic and International Programs. Click here for more information on the International Program.
8. Do you have any internship opportunities?
There are currently no internship opportunities available in the head office. Check our employment listings frequently, as new positions will be posted there. Domestic Programs offers a number of overseas internships to qualified chapter members; please click here for more information.
9. Does Domestic Programs work with the media in Canada?
Domestic Programs is not actively working with the media in Canada. Its primary focus is developing the capacity of young people at Canada's high schools and universities to raise awareness of human rights issues in their communities. However, it does co-ordinate the publication of an annual magazine called Speak and an online academic journal.
10. Can a member of jhr come and speak at my school?
Of course jhr has a number of speakers who are able to speak across the country. Click here for more information.
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