Develop Your Employees’ Expertise While Generating Social Impact
CECI's solidarity leave
Offer your staff a strategic experience that strengthens their skills and expands your organization’s capacity for innovation internationally. CECI’s Solidarity Leave allows your employees to carry out a 3- to 4-week international volunteer assignment, an opportunity to develop key competencies while enhancing your employer brand.
Benefits for Your Organization
Participating in Solidarity Leave is a strategic investment in your teams and a contribution to a more equitable world:
Enhanced skills :
Innovation, creativity, analytical thinking, intercultural communication, and the ability to work within multicultural teams.
Motivation and engagement :
Increased staff recognition, stronger sense of belonging, and improved satisfaction at work.
Attraction and retention :
A distinctive experience that helps attract and retain top talent.
Meaningful social responsibility :
Strengthen your ESG/RSE positioning through structured international initiatives and credible local partnerships.
How does it work?
Employer–CECI partnership :
Your organization signs an agreement with CECI to participate in the program.
Promotion and recruitment :
CECI provides turnkey promotional materials and supports you in the recruitment process based on your needs.
Preparation and support :
Selected employee-volunteers receive pre-departure training and ongoing support on site from CECI staff.
Evaluation and sharing :
Upon return, learnings and experiences are shared internally to inspire and strengthen organizational culture.
An Experience That Goes Far Beyond Traditional Training
Studies show that an international mandate develops leadership, adaptability, and intercultural collaboration skills more effectively than conventional training. For Canadian employers, this participation also represents a credible social responsibility initiative directly linked to talent development and strategic positioning.
An Accessible Program
Solidarity Leave is made possible through employer support and funding from Global Affairs Canada.
- Employer contribution: $7,000
- Employee contribution: volunteer engagement during personal vacation time
Safety and Support
Your staff’s safety is ensured: CECI operates with rigorous protocols and local offices to support volunteers’ health and security. Comprehensive insurance (hospitalization, emergency evacuation, medication and vaccine reimbursement) is provided to all participants.
An Opportunity Not to Be Missed
With more than 800 mandates carried out alongside fifty Canadian companies, Solidarity Leave offers a unique opportunity to develop your teams while contributing to positive global impact.
Interested?
Partners
Solidarity Leave is a branch of CECI's Volunteer Cooperation Program funded by the Government of Canada.
