Archive2021

  Welcome to the 15-30 Mentor Network.

Currently we are focusing on mentors taking the Red Cross Psychological First Aid for a full day on August 7th or 28th.  The course is put on by ANNE Starreveld from Red Dragon CPR.  To register email Anne at <reddragoncpr@gmail.com>. .Email to factsumc@gmail for more information on the network.  In your email indicate if you have registered for one of the Psychological First Aid courses, your interest in mentoring and any specifics you would like to add. 

Heritage Summers FACTSnet Index

Make, learn and share history this summer. You will make history by being one of the first groups to participate in this program. What you learn can be shared by creating web pages, participating in storytelling and program activities. There are two summer school courses and you have two programs to choose from as follows:
Summer School in St. Albert June 30th - July 11
Historical Summer (St. Albert, Morinville, Sturgeon County And Legal)
Tri-Heritage Summer (Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Parkland County)

Summer Archive

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For 2019, we are currently hiring team leaders (Usually, SCiP interns).  Team leaders that apply before January 18th will have an opportunity for input into their summer job application.  We are interviewing for team leader internship positions on January 15th at the University of Alberta.  For those who cannot make an in person interview, we may do telephone interviews.  

Summer jobs will focus on Digital Collections Research and Development.  To get an idea of what we do view Summer 2018 Summaries    For 2019 we will be emphasizing the CSJ objectives (see above). Job descriptions will be coming out in February and funding should be announce in late April.

Alberta Organizations can sponsor one or more digital collects for their community.  This means we will apply for one or more team leaders and assistants for a specific community to research information, resources, organizations and people related the specific collections for that community.  We are also looking for community mentors for our teams.  


If your organization would like to be a sponsor or you know of potential mentors or youth (15-30) that would either like to be team leaders or assistants please have them mail factsuma@gmail.com immediately so we can apply before the January 18th deadline.

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FACTS (Family And Community Twining Society) has applied for funding to Canada Summer Jobs for the summer jobs listed below. Post-Secondary Students must be eligible for the job as follows:

 be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;  have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act2; and,  be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

This year we are focusing on Canada 2017 networks, especially Reset Canada 2017 and the following networks Equine, Heritage, Mental Health (Brain research), Newcomers to Canada, Low Income, Nonprofit Finance and Accounting (pay roll), Digital Technology and Alberta/Japan.

For more information see factsnet.org, especially the FACTSnet Internships, Jobs, etc.   link.   To apply for a summer job send your resume to the FACTSnet team at factsuma@gmail.com. indicating which job and network(s) you are interested in.  

Note: We encourage all eligible post-secondary students to apply, especially students with Aboriginal background, from visible minorities or students with a disability.



Community Network Consultant (6 Positions)

The primary responsibility will be to work with our Canada 2017 and other networks as a Consultant. The successful candidate will work with community organizations, team members and volunteers in developing networks, archives (especially digital archives of Sporting, Historical, Cultural and Agricultural events) and resources, such as Finder’s Guides. Our networks are community based, and connect with organizations and individuals across Canada that work with families, teachers, students, parents, and seniors. A special effort will be made to contact groups that work in both French and English, with aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.  The employee must support our Value-Based Medium, including the values of our partners and sponsors, and work on projects with other team members, our partners and/or sponsors, as required.  Research, training and network development may take place at various sites within and outside the community, and/or over the Internet. Positions and network emphasis are as follows:

  1. Spruce Grove: Student should have a background to work on our animal care network and archive.
  2. Three Hills: Sports, alumni and Summer Camps
  3. Chestermere: Summer Camps and alumni
  4. Keephills: summer camps, youth and animal care
  5. Edmonton MIll Woods heritage and alumni
  6. Ft. McMurray archives 





Community Resource Developer 2017 (Ambrose University Calgary)







The primary responsibility will be to work with the Ambrose Library and others to locate and develop collections, resources such as Finders Guides and archives for our Canada 2017 and other networks. The successful candidate will work with community organizations, team members and volunteers on our community based networks, and to connect with organizations and individuals across Canada that work with families, teachers, students, parents, and seniors. A special effort will be made to contact groups that work in both French and English, with aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.  The employee must support our Value-Based Medium, including the values of our partners and sponsors, and work on projects with other team members, our partners and/or sponsors, as required.  Research, training and network development may take place at various sites within and outside the community, and/or over the Internet.


Community Network Archivist (St. Albert)




The primary responsibility will be to work with the St. Albert Heritage Museum to develop Community Archive Networks, with an emphasis on 150th anniversary networks. The successful candidate will work with community organizations, team members and volunteers in developing networks, archives (especially digital archives) and resources, such as Finder’s Guides. Our networks are community based, and connect with organizations and individuals across Canada that work with families, teachers, students, parents, and seniors. A special effort will be made to contact groups that work in both French and English, with aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.  The employee must support our Value-Based Medium, including the values of our partners and sponsors, and work on projects with other team members, our partners and/or sponsors, as required, like participating in the International Children’s Festival.  Research, training and network development may take place at various sites within and outside the community, and/or over the Internet.


Bilingual Network Manager (Campus St. Jean, Edmonton)
The primary responsibility will be to manage the development our Canada 2017 and other networks in both French and English. The successful candidate will work with community organizations, team members and volunteers in developing networks, archives (especially digital archives) and resources, such as Finder’s Guides. Our networks are community based, and connect with organizations and individuals across Canada that work with families, teachers, students, parents, and seniors. A special effort will be made to contact groups that work in both French and English, with aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.  The employee must support our Value-Based Medium, including the values of our partners and sponsors, and work on projects with other team members, our partners and/or sponsors, as required.  Research, training and network development may take place at various sites within and outside the community, and/or over the Internet.

Archives 2021

 Community Helpers Program - Adult Sessions Register for this couse and send an email to an email to factsumc@gmail for more information on the network.  In your email indicate that you have registered for the Community Helpers Program and your interest in mentoring and any specifics you would like to add


Archive 2015

Applying for a FACTSnet internship involves 2 steps. 
  1. Apply to SCIP see  Student Eligibility  and COMMUNITY NETWORK INTERNSHIPS 2015
  2. Sending an email with two letters of reference (an email is OK) to factsuma@gmail.com
    1. In your email indicate which internship you plan to apply for.
    2. Ideas on how you would complete the internship. 
List of Possible Internships:
  1. COMMUNITY NETWORK INTERNSHIPS 2015 (Finance)
  2. COMMUNITY NETWORK INTERNSHIPS 2015 (Technical)
  3. COMMUNITY NETWORK INTERNSHIPS 2015 (Bilingual 2017)
  4. COMMUNITY NETWORK INTERNSHIPS 2015 (Canada 2017)
  5. COMMUNITY NETWORK INTERNSHIPS 2015 (Mental Health 2017)
  6. COMMUNITY NETWORK INTERNSHIPS 2015 (Other)
Note: These internships are primarily designed for those who are also applying for summer jobs see FACTS Summer Opportunities 2015.  We also award internships to students not applying for a summer job.                                      

In addition some interns could apply for the following summer jobs (see FACTS Summer Opportunities 2015).


To apply, register with SCIP at interns.joinscip.ca, apply for the COMMUNITY NETWORK INTERNSHIPS and send an email, with two letters of reference (an email is OK) to factsuma@gmail.com.  In your email indicate, if you are also applying for a summer job.  Email us if you want more information.



















archives 2014

Summer 2014 Team Leader Proposal

For the summer of 2014, FACTSnet is looking to hire a student to fulfill the role of Team Leader. As the employee currently fulfilling that role, I propose that for next summer, the projects that

2012 Info Sessions

Introductions: 
  1. Name: Major - Minor
  2. How you heard about this meeting
  3. What aspects are you interested in
    1. Summer Job
    2. Japan Tour
    3. Credit 
Alberta/Japan Summer Network Coordinator

The main tasks will be to work with educational, municipal and community groups that are interested in Alberta/Japan networks within our constituency  and the province of Alberta.  The employee will attempt to work with families, teachers, students, parents, and seniors to develop these networks.   A special effort will be made to contact groups that work with, aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada and use French language??.  The employee will make presentations on the Alberta/Japan Network, especially as it relates to the Alberta Education curriculum.   In preparing for these presentations, the employee will research and develop relevant curriculum resources.   The employee will attempt to hosting one or more community dialogues..   The employee will work with others in support of the Alberta/Japan Network and do other tasks such as updating the Alberta/Japan Blog.  A student who has been to Japan and has studied Japanese is preferred.  Research, training and network development may take place at various sites within and outside the constituency and over the Internet.

Summer Jobs 2014 Archive

FACTSnet has begun its recruiting process for the 2014 summer team. If you are interested in a summer job with FACTSnet, please email your resume now to factsuma@gmail.com to get updates on the hiring process, which is as follows:

Please note if you need Sign Language Interpretation for any of our events please give us 3 days notice before the event (that is RSVP by November 16 for the 19th and November 30th for December 3rd).
  • Nov. 15th: Earley Bird resumes due.
  • Imediately (see note):  Send your resume.
  • November 19, 4:30pm: Information Session 1:  
    • CAB (Central Academic Building) 269, University of Alberta main campus. 
    • Email factsuma@gmail.com to join the session online.
    • This session will introduction FACTSnet Summer jobs including personal development and other benefits. In precparation for this session, see Why a FACTSnet Summer Job.
  • December 3, 4:30pm: Information Session 2:
    • CAB (Central Academic Building) 269, University of Alberta main campus. 
    • Email factsuma@gmail.com to join the session online. 
    • This session is an introduction to CSJ (Canada Summer Jobs) funding, including special funding for people with disabilities.
    • We will work with you in writing your job description, for our CSJ application.
  • January 2nd: Final job descriptions due.
  • January 10th, 2014:  CSJ  applications due.
  • Starting in January we:
    • Look for additional funding.
    • Advertise jobs that are not committed to in our funding application.
  • A job competition will be held at a later date so it will be to your advantage to send your resume in early and come out to an information session.  
  • Take a look at FACTSnet Summer Team 2013 for more information on the positions held in the 2013 year, along with the recruiting information for 2013.  
NOTE:  Make sure you have checked out Why a FACTSnet Summer Job.  If you have missed an information session or a deadline, send us your resume anyway, we sometimes have positions open even in the summer or we know of other jobs that are available.

FACTSnet has begun its recruiting process for the 2014 summer team. If you are interested in a summer job with FACTSnet, please email your resume now to factsuma@gmail.com to get updates on the hiring process, which is as follows:
  • January 20th: Final job descriptions due.
  • January 31st, 2014:  CSJ  applications due.
  • January - August: Look for additional funding. 
  • February: Advertise jobs not assigned in January.
  • April: A job competition may be held.  
NOTE:  Make sure you have checked out Why a FACTSnet Summer Job.  If you have missed a deadline, send us your resume anyway, we sometimes have positions open even in the summer or we know of other jobs that are available.

  1. Technical Coordinator - 2013 Job Description - 2013 Summary
  2. Community Networks - 2013 Job Description - 2013 Summary
  3. Adaptability Networks - 2013 Job Description - 2013 Plan - 2013 Summary
  4. School/Community Networks - 2013 Job Description - 2013 Plan - 2013 Summary
  5. Summer Program Business Manager 2013 Job Description 
  6. Editors - Proposal 2014
  7. Indexing Coordinator - Proposal 2014
  8. International Network Development
Other Roles: (propose your own role)
  1. Health and Wellness Networks.
  2. Heritage Networks
  3. Other Networks or see (Network Blogs)
  4. Supports a local priority.


Summer Jobs 2014 Archive 2

FACTSnet has begun its recruiting process for the 2015 summer team. If you are interested in a summer job with FACTSnet, please email your resume now to factsuma@gmail.com to get updates on the hiring process, which is as follows:
  • TBA: Early Bird resumes due.
  • Immediately (see note):  Send your resume.
  • TBA: Information Session 1:  
    • CAB (Central Academic Building) 269, University of Alberta main campus. 
    • Email factsuma@gmail.com to join the session online.
    • This session will introduction FACTSnet Summer jobs including personal development and other benefits. In precparation for this session, see Why a FACTSnet Summer Job.
  • TBA: Information Session 2:
    • CAB (Central Academic Building) 269, University of Alberta main campus. 
    • Email factsuma@gmail.com to join the session online. 
    • This session is an introduction to CSJ (Canada Summer Jobs) funding, including special funding for people with disabilities.
    • We will work with you in writing your job description, for our CSJ application.
  • TBA: Final job descriptions due.
  • TBA:  CSJ  applications due.
  • December - January:
    • Look for additional funding.
    • Advertise jobs that are not committed to in our funding application.
  • A job competition will be held at a later date so it will be to your advantage to send your resume in early and come out to an information session.  
  • Take a look at FACTSnetSummer Team 2014 for more information on the positions held in the 2014 year, along with the recruiting information for 2014.
NOTE:  Make sure you have checked out Why a FACTSnet Summer Job.  If you have missed an information session or a deadline, send us your resume anyway, we sometimes have positions open even in the summer or we know of other jobs that are available.

FACTSnet has begun its recruiting process for the 2015 summer team. If you are interested in a summer job with FACTSnet, please email your resume now to factsuma@gmail.com to get updates on the hiring process, which is as follows:
  • TBA: Final job descriptions due.
  • TBA:  CSJ  applications due.
  • December-January: Look for additional funding. 
  • February: Advertise jobs not assigned in January.
  • April: A job competition may be held.  
NOTE:  Make sure you have checked out Why a FACTSnet Summer Job.  If you have missed a deadline, send us your resume anyway, we sometimes have positions open even in the summer or we know of other jobs that are available.
Other Roles: (propose your own role)
  1. Health and Wellness Networks.
  2. Heritage Networks
  3. Other Networks or see (Network Blogs)
  4. Supports a local priority.

Archives 2019

Consulting Opportunities

FACTSnet is developing a number of consulting opportunities for volunteers, students,
professionals and others. We currently do consulting in the following areas: Education,
History, ESL, Equine, Mental Health, and Web Development.


    Mentorship Opportunities

    See student opportunities


    Research and Blog Development

    Work with our students and other FACTSnet participants to develop networks (see our networks)  and digital collections (see the list here).

    Archive old posts

    June 19

    FACTSnet Student Opportunities

    $1000 Internships (Post-Secondary):

    FACTSnet is pleased to present Volunteer Alberta’s Serving Communities Internship Program that offers volunteer internships to post-secondary students from one of Alberta’s 26 publicly funded institutions. Interns are paid a $1000 award after the successful completion of their internship. Apply for an internship starting December 1st 2018 , (Go to the SCIP Website Steps for Students). Once you have completed Step One, you may apply for internships. See below:
    1. Edmonton Internships and Summer Jobs
    2. Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland Internships & Summer Jobs
    3. Ambrose Internships and Summer Jobs
    4. Equine Network Developer
    5. Internships (Education Students) & Teacher Summer Jobs
    Summer Jobs for Youth and Young Adults (15-30):

    Most Internships lead to a summer job.  Those who don't qualify for a SCiP internship can email their resume to factsuma@gmail.com.


    FACTSnet Summer jobs allow you to Maximize Your Employability through Career and Personal Development.  We apply for you to take the Maximize Your Potential course. You will also learn to use google apps, and other technologies, to work on our digital collections.    

    In developing digital collections you will work with community organizations, team members and volunteers to contribute to our community based networks, which connect organizations and individuals in their community and across Canada with each other and resources.


    To get an idea of what we do view Summer 2018 Summaries.  Email factsuma@gmail.com for more information. 

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    Joining the FACTSnet Team is the first step to most of these opportunities.


    $1000 Internships (Post-Secondary):

    FACTSnet is pleased to present Volunteer Alberta’s Serving Communities Internship Program that offers volunteer internships to post-secondary students from one of Alberta’s 26 publicly funded institutions. Interns are paid a $1000 award after the successful completion of their internship. Apply for an internship starting December 1st 2018 , (Go to the SCIP Website Steps for Students). Once you have completed Step One, you may apply for internships. See below:
    1. Digital Collections Developer
    2. U of A Network Developer
    3. Equine Network Developer
    Summer Jobs for Youth:


    Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) "program objectives have been updated to:
    • Provide quality work experiences for youth; [ages 15-30 not just students]
    • Respond to national and local priorities to improve access to the labour market for youth who face unique barriers; and,
    • Provide opportunities for youth to develop and improve their skills."

    For 2019, we are currently hiring team leaders (Usually, SCiP interns).  Summer jobs will focus on Digital Collections Research and Development.  To get an idea of what we do view Summer 2018 Summaries. See FACTSnet Summer 2019 and/or email factsuma@gmail.com for more information. 

    Tutoring Services:

    Our tutoring services go beyond the academics to address a broad range of student needs. We currently have tutors that can offer academic support in paper writing. English as a Second Language, and History. We also have tutors who can help with Equine (learning about horses), adjusting to life in Canada for International Students, dealing with a disability and workability (work skills to get a keep a job). If you would like to learn more about being a tutor or obtaining tutoring services email factsuma@gmail.com

      K-9 School and community programs:

      We mostly do curriculum related heritage programs. We have done in school field trips and Summer programs in the community.


      9-12 High School Credit:

      We have done work experience and working on Animal Care Credit.


      Scholarship Master


      There are opportunities for anyone who wants to network with others as part of a FACTSnet Network. Currently most of our opportunities are for students and those who work with students and Not-For-Profit Organizations. For example, Alberta Not-For Profit Organizations may be able to extend their hours for Summer Students by applying for a SCIP internship see student link below.
      Opportunity Seminars

      Join us for one of our seminars on August 14 (Calgary), 16 (Edmonton), 17 (Spruce Grove). For more information or to register for a seminar contact the FACTSnet team at

      factsuma@gmail.com (for U of A students click on FACTSnet UofA).



      Digital Collections


      Anyone can participate in our networks and help develop our digital collections as follows:
      1. Bilingual collections (French and English).
      2. Not-for-profit business collections (all aspects of running an organization).
      3. Family Collections
      4. Community ministry collections
      5. Animal Care collections
      6. Canada/Israel collections
      7. Digital Technology collections (especially google apps)
      8. Education collections
      9. Make, Fix, Recycle collections
      10. Health and Wellness collections
      11. Heritage collections
      12. Music collections (Oh Canada and Christmas)
      13. Student and volunteer opportunities collections
      14. Vulnerable and disadvantaged collections including: youth, seniors, newcomers to Canada, indigenous people, visible minorities and people with disabilities
      15. Other collections (specify)
      If you are interested in getting updates on one or more collections, email factsuma@gmail.com indicating which collections you are interested in.


      Volunteer and Other Opportunities

      Consulting Opportunities

      FACTSnet is developing a number of consulting opportunities for volunteers, students,
      professionals and others. We currently do consulting in the following areas: Education,
      History, ESL, Equine, Electrical, and Web Development.

      We are looking for consultants in the following areas:
      • Construction See Tri Smart Roof Project

      Mentorship Opportunities

      See student opportunities

      Research and Blog Development

      Work with our students and other FACTSnet participants to develop networks (see our networks)  and digital collections (see the list here).

      Dec. 2018


      FACTSnet Student Opportunities



      Joining the FACTSnet Team is the first step to most of these opportunities.


      $1000 Internships (Post-Secondary):

      FACTSnet is pleased to present Volunteer Alberta’s Serving Communities Internship Program that offers volunteer internships to post-secondary students from one of Alberta’s 26 publicly funded institutions. Interns are paid a $1000 award after the successful completion of their internship. Apply for an internship starting December 1st 2018 , (Go to the SCIP Website Steps for Students). Once you have completed Step One, you may apply for internships. See below:
      1. Digital Collections Developer
      2. U of A Network Developer
      3. Construction Network Developer
      4. Equine Network Developer
      Not for Profit Opportunities:

      We offer coaching, seminars and other support to Not for Profit organizations in the areas of:
      1. Finances
      2. Employing and Working with Students (See See Internship Steps for Organizations)

      August 2018 Opportunities Seminars:
      We are also hosting opportunity seminars for both students and organizations on August 14 (Calgary), 16 (Edmonton), 17 (Spruce Grove).
      For more information or to register for a seminar contact the FACTSnet team at factsuma@gmail.com (for U of A students click on FACTSnet UofA).



      Summer Jobs:


      We have hired for 2018 but you can view example opportunities at this linkAlberta students who work for Not-For Profit Organizations may be able to extend their hours for the summer by having their employer apply for a SCIP internship see above.

      Tutoring Services:

      Our tutoring services go beyond the academics to address a broad range of student needs. We currently have tutors that can offer academic support in paper writing. English as a Second Language, and History. We also have tutors who can help with Equine (learning about horses), adjusting to life in Canada for International Students, dealing with a disability and workability (work skills to get a keep a job). If you would like to learn more about being a tutor or obtaining tutoring services email factsuma@gmail.com
        K-9 School and community programs: 

        We mostly do curriculum related heritage programs. We have done in school field trips and Summer programs in the community.



        9-12 High School Credit:


        We have done work experience and working on Animal Care Credit.


        Scholarship Master

        July 2018
        Click HOME for more opportunities and how to join the FACTSnet team.

        $1000 Internships (Post-Secondary and Grade 12 Graduates):


        FACTSnet is pleased to work with the Serving Communities Internship Program to offer volunteer internships to post-secondary students from one of Alberta’s 26 publicly funded institutions. All interns are paid a $1000 honorarium after the successful completion of their internship. Apply for an internship starting August 1st 2018 , Go to the SCIP website for more information and Digital Collections Developer internship as an example.

        We have immediate needs for interns in Spruce Grove and will help other Alberta students find internship & other opportunities by hosting opportunity seminars for both students and organizations on August 14 (Calgary), 16 (Edmonton), 17 (Spruce Grove). For more information or to register for a seminar contact the FACTSnet team at factsuma@gmail.com (for U of A students click on FACTSnet UofA).

        2012 Info Sessions

        2011
        We hope to hear about funding on May 2nd and offer jobs after a job competition on May 2nd at 4pm.  Selected students will get an invitation to the job completion they send their resume by April 29th.  Students who have sent in their resumes by the April 15th deadline may be given preference. 
        St. Albert, Morinville, Legal Summer programs 2010
        FACTS, and Centralta Tourism Society will be working this summer with teachers, students and others from the Centralta area of  Alberta (St. Albert, Morinville, Legal and Sturgeon County) on some of the projects listed  below:


        See FACTSnet Summer 2010 for other summer programs.
        Compare religious education curriculum See Get Involved RTRTW -Edmonton
        We have facilitate the following dialogue conversations:
        For more details and to participate in the dialogues email factsc@gmail.com

        Many of the summer students will also be working with groups to set up heritage programs and projects see Family and Community Digtal Heritage Projects 2010.   See Links below for more details: 
        Richard S. Fowler Catholic Junior High School:
        Using the grade 7 and 8 Religion Curriculum see Faith in Action Research Questions as a starting point, we propose to research and summarize the life of Richard S. Fowler with the view of showing how his life exemplifies what is studied in the curriculum and is an inspiration for our school.