Volunteer Positions at VMPC

Do you want to get more involved as a VMPC Member? VMPC Members wishing to take action can support growth and development for VMPC and the volunteer management profession across Canada. Here's how!

ADVOCACY

The Self Advocacy Lead is responsible for supporting and promoting VMPC's member self advocacy efforts. (Full details, click here).

The Volunteerism Lead is responsible for supporting and promoting VMPC's member Volunteerism efforts - helping volunteer managers advocate for volunteers and volunteering - to elevate and advance volunteerism locally. (Full details, click here).

The Professional Standards and Recognition Lead is responsible for supporting and promoting VMPC's member Professional Standards and Recognition efforts. (Full details, click here).

Contact Chrissy at advocacy@vmpc.ca to express interest in these roles.

CONFERENCE & SPECIAL EVENTS

Help us ensure the success of our national conferences for volunteer management professionals. Reach out to Lexi at conference@vmpc.ca to learn more and express interest. 

MEMBERSHIP

Membership Research — assist the membership team by working independently to research organizations with volunteer programs. This information will be valuable to the team as they embark on sector specific membership recruitment campaigns.

Contact Rosalie at membership@vmpc.ca for more information.

Regional Committees — Join one of our regional committees in either BC or Manitoba. Work with local members to organize local events, professional development, and networking opportunities for VMPC members in your province.

Contact Erin at regionalrep@vmpc.ca for more information.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional Development Committee – advise on professional development topics, organize webinar presenters, host hot topic discussions, and act as webinar moderators or hosts. 

We are inviting new members to join our Professional Development Committee. Some of the tasks  include:

• Identifying trends to brainstorm webinar topics

• Suggesting interesting topics in Volunteer Management

• Suggesting speakers and consultants/contacts to deliver sessions

• Any other tasks as identified by the group

• Meeting once  month or as needed

It's a great opportunity to learn from peers in the community. Please contact Jeff at professionaldevelopment@vmpc.ca to learn more.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board of Directors — we love to speak with individuals interested in joining the board of VMPC either in the near or distant future. Contact Kari at volunteer@vmpc.ca to book an exploratory conversation to learn more. Active recruitment for the next board year begins in the spring.

OTHER ROLES

Other roles — we’re open to creating roles of interest to members provided that they will also contribute to furthering VMPC’s mission and current strategic priorities. Email the Chair of Volunteer Engagement at volunteer@vmpc.ca to discuss these options.