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!

VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT

The Volunteer Engagement Committee provides administrative and coordination support to the Board Chair responsible for Volunteer Engagement. This role helps ensure volunteer programs run smoothly by assisting with documentation, scheduling, communication, and volunteer data management. The volunteer works closely with board leadership and plays a key role in strengthening volunteer engagement systems and processes.

Role Description - Committee Member

Contact Kimber at volunteer@vmpc.ca to express interest.

ABIDE COMMITTEE

The ABIDE Committee supports VMPC’s commitment to ensuring its practices, policies, and priorities reflect the diverse communities it serves. Committee members help embed Accessibility, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (ABIDE) into all VMPC endeavours, advising and collaborating with the VMPC Board to strengthen inclusive leadership within the organization and promote it as a priority in the volunteer engagement profession. 

Role Description - Committee Member

Contact Kimber at volunteer@vmpc.ca to express interest.

CONFERENCE & SPECIAL EVENTS

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

Role Description - Committee Member

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

Role Description - Committee Member

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 Kimber at volunteer@vmpc.ca to book an exploratory conversation to learn more. Active recruitment for the next board year begins in the spring.

We are currently seeking a Director of Funds & Business Development, Chair of Regional Engagement, and Chair of Advocacy & Professional Standards.

Role Description - Director of Funds & Business Development

Role Description - Chair, Regional Engagement

Role Description - Chair, Advocacy & Professional Standards

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 your ideas.