Chapter Vice-President or Secretary
Canadian Parents for French is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individual to volunteer as
CHAPTER VICE-PRESIDENT OR SECRETARY
Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that represents 25,000 members across Canada. We are located across the country with 10 Branches and offices, and 135+ local community Chapters. We believe the ability to communicate in more than one language fosters creative, empathetic, and adaptive people who access far-reaching opportunities and enhance the social and economic prosperity of our country. Canada has an enviable capacity to ensure that upcoming generations develop this ability in both official languages. We work to ensure that all learners have the opportunity, support, and motivation to learn and use French.
POSITION SUMMARY
Canadian Parents for French is looking for volunteers to act as President or Chair of our local Chapter. The Chapter Vice-President assumes the President’s role and responsibilities when the President is unable to do so. The Vice-President also assists the President in staying abreast of Chapter opportunities, helping with large projects and time-consuming duties, including assisting with emails, and with communications to the membership and to the public. The Vice-President’s position has flexibility, and can be customized to address Chapter local needs, interests, expertise and capacity.
We are recruiting volunteers who can dedicate 3 to 7 hours per month (minimum) for our local Chapter. Volunteers choose their own schedule each week. Volunteers must be comfortable hosting meetings, public speaking, and working with families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience working with non-profit organizations or the local schoolboard.
- Project management knowledge and experience working with volunteers.
- Strong knowledge about FSL (French Second Language) programs locally, provincially, or nationally.
- Bilingualism is an asset.
- Proven work experience as a Secretary or Administrative Assistant.
- Familiarity with office organization and optimization techniques.
- High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Integrity and professionalism.
- Proficiency in technology and notetaking
Term commitment for the role is typically 1 or 2 years.
Canadian Parents for French is an equal opportunity organization. It is the policy of the organization that all volunteers and volunteer applicants receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment of volunteers will be based on qualifications of the individual for the position being filled, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, record of offences, age, marital status, family status or disability.
Mission Statement
CPF Alberta & NWT, Promoting & Supporting French. Furthering bilinguasim by promoting and creating opportunities for students to learn and use French.
