Archived Opportunities

Vice President - Fundraising and Revenue (Board of Directors)

Organization: East Coast Trail Association
Category: Professional Opportunities
Description: The East Coast Trail Association seeks candidates who'd like to offer active insight and valuable experience in a leadership role, as VP - Fundraising and Revenue. The vice-president is responsible for the mandate of the F&R committee, reports into the President and is a member of the Board of Directors. The vice-president is responsible for securing funding, increasing charitable giving and overseeing all fundraising and revenue programs. The functional scope of the committee includes: setting & implementing funding strategy, funding proposals, fundraising campaigns, special events, product/service development & sales and team building. To join the board of directors you must be an ECTA member in good standing. Elections to the Board of Directors will take place at the Association's AGM on September 28th, 2016 at Quidi Vidi Brewery in St. John's. To express your interest or suggest a candidate, write susan.quinlan@eastcoasttrail.com.

Vice President - Marketing and Communications (Board of Directors)

Organization: East Coast Trail Association
Category: Professional Opportunities
Description: The East Coast Trail Association seeks candidates who'd like to offer invigorating marketing and communications expertise in an active leadership role, as the VP - Marketing and Communications. The vice-president is responsible for the mandate of the M&C committee, reports into the President and is a member of the Board of Directors. The vice-president is responsible for leading and advising on building awareness of the Trail & Association, defining and promoting its offerings and services, expanding its visitor base and enhancing our reputation. The functional scope of the committee includes: setting & implementing marketing & communication strategy, trade shows, advertising, public relations, website, social media, newsletters and team building. To join the board of directors you must be an ECTA member in good standing. Elections to the Board of Directors will take place at the Association's AGM on September 28th at Quidi Vidi Brewery in St. John's. To express your interest or suggest a candidate, write susan.quinlan@eastcoasttrail.com.

Vice President - Land and Legal (Board of Directors)

Organization: East Coast Trail Association
Category: Professional Opportunities
Description: The East Coast Trail Association seeks candidates who can offer legal knowledge and expertise in an active leadership role, as the VP - Land and Legal. The vice-president is responsible for the mandate of the L&L committee, reports into the President and is a member of the Board of Directors. The vice-president is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, planning, resourcing and executing the work plans required to protect and preserve the Trail and support the business of the Association. The functional scope of the committee includes: setting & implementing L&L strategy, land investigation & analysis, issues resolution, town plans, research & legislation, lobbying for trail protection, legal counsel and team building. To join the board of directors you must be an ECTA member in good standing. Elections to the Board of Directors will take place at the Association's AGM on September 28th at Quidi Vidi Brewery in St. John's. To express your interest or suggest a candidate, write susan.quinlan@eastcoasttrail.com.

Afterschool Program Volunteer

Organization: Chalker Place Neighborhood Centre
Category: Children & Youth
Description: Looking for volunteers to help with neighborhood centre afterschool program. Responsibilities include tutoring and homework help, snack preparation and general supervision of participants. For further information, please contact Steve at faccoutreach@gmail.com or 691-5844.

Join the Board of Directors

Organization: For the Love of Learning
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: About this Opportunity For The Love Of Learning (FTLOL) seeks volunteers to join the organization’s Board of Directors, helping to ensure we have the capacity and skills to oversee the next phase of development. Board members will attend monthly meetings, participate on committees and when possible, attend the organization’s events. FTLOL was founded in 2006. Now in its tenth year, we have a track record of influencing policymakers and employers through prompting the public profile of youth in Newfoundland and Labrador – our most valuable renewable resource. We also have a growing network of supporters and affiliated groups. FTLOL draws on increasing evidence that excessive levels of economic inequality are damaging to the life-chances and health of youth, to social cohesion, and to our province as a whole. While seeking to secure changes in policy and practice that reduce levels of economic equality, FTLOL: Utilizes the arts to empower at-risk youth; Coordinates projects that increase the self-esteem and employability of at-risk youth; Works with relevant policymakers and other decision-makers to provide better supports and services to the at-risk youth population; Partners with individuals and groups who help at-risk youth overcome socio-economic obstacles About You A wide range of skills and experience can support the Board of FTLOL: • Charity finance and fund accounting • Fundraising and revenue development • Human Resources and/or legal expertise • Youth engagement and retention • Education, social services and/or counselling • Project management and/or event coordination • Working for or with the following: managers and boards in all sectors and relevant structures (institutions, businesses, community organizations) • Marketing and communications, including social media and website development • Board level experience with charities, arts and culture organizations or businesses of a similar size. The FTLOL Board of Directors enjoys coming together. Board members demonstrate: • Commitment to the organization’s mission and vision • Willingness to act as an ambassador of the organization • Willingness to fulfill the duties and standards of conduct required of a board member of an organisation that has charitable status • Understanding of the inequalities that at risk youth are faced with. Can you join us? Submit your CV with a covering letter to Gemma Hickey,  Executive Director via email to gemma@ftlol.org, by November 10th, 2016. Prospective board members who can best support our needs will be invited to our AGM on November 16th, 2016.

RESULTS Canada Ambassador

Organization: RESULTS Canada
Category: Other Positions
Description: RESULTS Canada is a national, grassroots, advocacy organization. For more than 25 years, we have worked to create the political will to end global poverty and demonstrate that individuals can make a difference when they employ their political power. At RESULTS Canada we act local to make a global impact by advocating for an end to extreme poverty. Ending poverty is not a one-person job, which is great news, it means that there are many different ways that you can support our work in building a better world. Take a look at the roles below to see which is the best fit for you. Outreach Ambassador (you are great at meeting new people and you love empowering others) Media Ambassador (you are a great communicator and have a passion for spreading the word) Youth Ambassador (you have lots of positive energy and enjoy inspiring and training young people) Event Ambassador (you are well connected and are a logistical mastermind) Citizen Advocate (you are passionate about issues of global poverty and want to raise your voice) Online Advocate (you are internet savvy and enjoy meeting other like minded advocates online) To apply please fill out the following form: https://resultscda.typeform.com/to/MYleJu

Volunteers Needed for Heart & Stroke Heart Month Campaign with Coleman's Grocery

Organization: Heart and Stroke Foundation
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: February represents Heart Month for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. On February 14th, 2017 we have the opportunity to provide Coleman's customers with life-saving information about our foundation. We are looking for two volunteers per store to manage an information table (all training and supplies will be provided) from 2pm to 4pm at the following locations: - Coleman's Food Centre (6 Centennial Square, Mount Pearl) - Bidgoods (355 Main Rd, Goulds) - Clarenville Co-op (238 Memorial Dr, Clarenville) - Coleman's Food Centre (26 Caribou Road, Corner Brook) - Coleman's Garden Market (137 O'Connell Drive, Corner Brook) - Coleman's Food Centre (127 Main Street, Stephenville) For more information or to sign up, please contact Katie Greene, Area Manager at (709) 383-1028 or by email at katie.greene@heartandstroke.ca.

Seeking Volunteers for the Heart & Stroke Door to Door Canvass Compaing

Organization: Heart and Stroke Foundation
Category: Other Positions
Description: The Heart&Stroke Canvass is a fundraising campaign that raises funds for research and shares life-saving health information through the help of 90,000 volunteers across the country.  Every 7 minutes, a Canadian dies from heart disease or stroke.  Let’s work together to protect the lives of our neighbours, friends and family. Volunteer Role: CANVASSER Location: St. John’s and surrounding areas Time Commitment:  2-3 hours during the month of February Responsibilities: Act as an ambassador for Heart and Stroke by sharing health information and thanking donors Visit about 25-50 homes in your neighbourhood to ask for and collect donations Become a virtual online canvasser and ask friends, family and social media contacts for donations Read and use the materials in your Canvasser Kit Return your Canvasser Kit and donations in early March Benefits of Volunteering: Opportunity to develop your interpersonal and fundraising skills Be a community champion and share the Heart and Stroke story Help neighbours, friends and family to learn their risk of heart disease or stroke Network with like-minded people in your community at a training session in January Receive information and support for your role from knowledgeable Heart and Stroke staff fundraisers Volunteer from your home and on a flexible schedule as an online canvasser Meet and connect with your neighbours Skills/Attributes: Willing to ask for donations, with support and training from Heart and Stroke and other volunteers Enjoy interacting with people Able to walk outdoors in February Contact the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Provincial Office – St. John’s Judy Howlett – Campaign Manager Phone: (709) 383-1024 Email:  judy.howlett@heartandstroke.ca Website: heartandstroke.ca/help