Catalyste+
Catalyste+ is a nonprofit global economic development organization. Catalyste+ connects Canadian expertise with public and private sector partners internationally. Since 1967, Catalyste+ has worked in 120 countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Get Involved
Catalyste+ connects volunteer Advisors with clients for short-term, strategic assignments in Canada and around the world. Catalyste+ Advisors are senior-level professionals with extensive industry experience who provide mentorship and advisory services to support skill development, training and coaching, and capacity strengthening for long-term impact.
National
Collaborate with Indigenous businesses and communities in Canada to support reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
International
Consult with partners in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Caribbean to drive solutions to important development issues.
Virtual
Provide mentorship to remote partners via internet or phone in a way that allows for flexibility around other commitments.
Types of Assignments
Volunteers for Impact
Share your professional expertise to support economic development in the public and private sectors. Catalyste+ connects volunteer Advisors with clients for short-term, strategic assignments in Canada and around the world.
Gain as Much as You Give
Embark on a journey where your contributions create meaningful impact, and every experience enriches both you and the communities you engage with, you will be able to :
- Expand your professional advisory experience
- Enjoy a mutual exchange of knowledge and practices
- Experience other countries, cultures, and traditions
- Grow your network and develop long-lasting relationships
- Play an active part in reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
- Help to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
By giving your time and expertise, you not only grow personally and professionally, but also help shape a more inclusive and sustainable world.
VOICES OF COMMITMENT
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Volunteering with Catalyste+ showed me that sharing knowledge can transform lives — including my own.
International Program Participant
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Through Time to Act and Catalyste+, I was able to use my professional skills to support communities and create real, lasting impact.
Volunteer Advisor
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