SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2004
		Jessica Weisz - Bcomm McGill University CEI Host Organization - Canadian Arctic Resources Committee, Ottawa CEI Funding partner – The EJLB Foundation

I am currently working at the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC) for the summer. I am the Volunteer Program Coordinator. Let me explain what CARC does and what my position entails.

CARC focuses on socio-environmental sustainability in the north. They are concerned with development and its effects on the northern people, wildlife and the environment. Some issues that they are involved in are the Mackenzie pipeline project and the development of diamond mines in The Northwest Territories. In general, they try to make sure that any development done in the north is sustainable, environmentally friendly and not harmful to northern societies.

My position at CARC involves managing the volunteer program. I have been busily trying to recruit and maintain volunteers to help out in their head office in Ottawa. Once the organization’s need for volunteers is filled, I will create a volunteer policy manual that can be used by future coordinators. I will also plan educational events that will take place in the fall.

The work at CARC is exciting and very interesting. I am learning a lot and am able to apply the skills I have learned both in school and my extracurricular activities.

Thank you CEI and CARC for this opportunity.

Jessica Weisz