Chapter Volunteers

Canadian Parents for French is seeking experienced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals to serve as a

CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS

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 (CPF) is looking for volunteers of our local Chapters. The Chapter Volunteers help support the Chapter Board carry out its local programs. Throughout the year the Chapter hosts between 3 to 4 public events, attends school board meetings, and carries out community fundraisers and membership drive. Chapter Volunteers are not elected to the Board and do not need to be CPF Members. Volunteers help keep the Chapter viable by contributing new ideas as well as donating their time as event support. 

We are recruiting volunteers who can dedicate 3 to 5 hours per month (minimum) for their local Chapter. Volunteers choose their own schedule each week. Volunteers must be comfortable hosting meetings, public speaking, and working with diverse populations and families.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Effective communication and organizational skills.  
  • Prior experience working with nonprofit organizations or the local schoolboard.  
  • Experience in fundraising or advocacy in the school system is a plus.  
  • Strong knowledge about FSL (French Second Language) programs locally, provincially, or nationally.  
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills. 
  • Time and project management skills. 
  • Bilingualism is an asset but not required. 

Contact Outreach@cpf.bc.ca for more information about volunteering in BC and the Yukon. 

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.