Chair/Lead of Manitoba Chapter of Volunteers

The Manitoba Chapter Chair will lead a small group of well established volunteers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, upon retirement of the longstanding chapter chair. The chair will provide leadership that enables the Chapter to effectively govern itself and to represent CW4WAfghan at a local level.

Tasks

• Facilitate communication and coordination between national office and chapter volunteers


• Chair Chapter meetings (frequency of meetings is at the discretion of the chapter)


• Lead planning processes for the Chapter for events and activities


• Represent the Chapter when needed at the national level, such as during AGMs and our national annual symposium


• Ensure that Chapter members fairly and accurately represent the organization and its mission


• Actively assist in recruiting and onboarding new chapter members


• Contribute to financial oversight of Chapter finances


• Occasionally be a spokesperson for the Chapter with external stakeholders, such as the media or the public for local events

• Passionate about upholding the fundamental right to education


• Experience in volunteer management and/or event planning


• Leadership abilities


• Diplomacy and tact


• Knowledgeable and well informed on CW4WAfghan and relevant issues (or willing to become well informed)


• Organization and planning skills


• Fluency in English language


• Capacity in Dari and/or Pashto languages an asset

Before applying, we request that applicants view the Chapter page of our website and read our Chapter Charter. After that, we would love to hear from you!

Public engagement, public education, advocacy, leadership, non-profits, event planning, volunteer management.