Volunteer

Concerned about Alberta's Forests and Wildlife?

Become a part of the solution-volunteer today! If you have any questions or would like to find out more about how to volunteer please contact us at 432.0967 or at volunteer@cpawsnabs.org.

Our committed and dedicated volunteers are what make CPAWS such a strong grassroots voice for wilderness and wildlife. We are so very grateful to all our volunteers. On behalf of the boreal, thank-you.

There are as many ways to get involved as there are enthusiastic wilderness lovers.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

1. Armchair Activist Team: This group will provide support to CPAWS Northern Alberta's conservation campaigns by raising awareness with the general public and elected officials. Our armchair activist team will be responsible for letters to the editor and elected officials. This group will help with the planning and execution of election-time CPAWS campaigns.
Time commitment: 2-3 hours monthly
Duration: ongoing, official roll-out of this program is scheduled for January, 2006.

2. Board of Directors: The CPAWS Northern Alberta Board of Directors is responsible for setting conservation objectives and priorities and overseeing the strategic direction and financial health of the Chapter. The board is responsible to the CPAWS Northern Alberta membership for the delivery of our mission.
Time Commitment: 6-8 meetings per year; ~4 hours per month
Duration: 2 years minimum; start: as soon as possible

3. Public Outreach Assistant: Assist in raising general public awareness of CPAWS and our mission, vision and values through community partnerships and events. Tasks include research and development for a CPAWS affinity card, development of sponsorships and partnerships with community businesses, registration and organization of display opportunities.
Time Commitment: 3-4 hours monthly
Duration: 6 month minimum commitment; start: September

4. Volunteer Development Program Coordinator: Work with the Outreach Coordinator to plan and implement a schedule of volunteer development workshops to encourage specific skill development for CPAWS volunteers. Assist the Outreach Coordinator in developing a Volunteer Leaders program.
Time Commitment: 3-4 hours monthly
Duration: 6 month minimum commitment; start: January

5. Display Assistants: Attend events with the CPAWS Northern Alberta display on an as-needed basis. Hand out information about CPAWS, speak with the general public about our mission, vision and values, answer questions about CPAWS and our campaigns, sell memberships and merchandise.
Time Commitment: at least two ~4 hours shifts during your 6 month duration
Duration: 6 month minimum commitment; start January

6. Fund Development Task Force Directors: The FTDF will be responsible for the fund development initiatives undertaken by CPAWS Northern Alberta in the coming years. Led by the Executive Director, the FDTF will lead a variety of successful campaigns to secure sustainable funding for CPAWS Northern Alberta. The FDTF will consist of ~10 Directorships, as well as supporting volunteers.
Time Commitment: ~1 hr/wk (Directorships); variable (supporting volunteers)
Duration: 3 years (Directorships); variable (supporting volunteers); start: Oct.

7. Boreal Education Team: Develop and deliver educational programs for local students on the boreal forest.

8. Casual Office Assistants: Assist in the office with administrative tasks on an as-needed basis. Some current adminstrative tasks include editing of conservation papers, scanning of hard copy reports into electronic documents, and entering collected names into an excel spreadsheet.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours monthly
Duration: start: January; length of commitment: variable

Please contact the office at 432.0967 or volunteer@cpawsnabs.org to set up an Orientation, where we can discuss CPAWS current campaigns and your involvement in more detail.

Interested in a higher level of involvement? Perhaps you would like to join our volunteer Board of Directors. CPAWS Northern Alberta is looking for leaders who are up to the task of setting the direction of protecting Alberta's Boreal forest. The Board sets conservation objectives and priorities and the development of strategic policies, oversees of the chapter's financial health, and is responsible to the Northern Alberta Chapter membership for delivery of our mission.

Currently we are looking for individuals who come from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets, with special focus on education, fund development, and legal experience. If you are interested, or would like to learn more, contact Tai, volunteer coordinator.




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