Volunteer Steering Committee Member (Moncton/Mississauga/Toronto/Vancouver/Winnipeg)

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Canada; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking individuals for its Steering Committee to support the Together Project. The role involves strategic planning, project oversight, and advising on refugee integration initiatives. Applicants should possess skills in fundraising, governance, and project management, with a commitment to community service. This position offers a three-year term and is vital for project accountability and success.

Responsibilities

• Defining Project purposes, goals, and objectives.
• Strategic planning, including developing budgets and work plans.
• Developing resources to ensure that expenditures are met.
• Evaluating success in achieving deliverables on all contracts.
• Recruiting, selecting, and supervising the Project Director(s).
• Advising the MakeWay Project Specialist of any concerns.

Skills

Advice

Advising

Budgeting

Contract Review

Contract Writing

Data Analysis

Fundraising

Governance

Invoicing

Leading

Project Management

Promotional Support

Strategic Planning

Volunteer Engagement

Job description

Volunteer Steering Committee Member (Moncton/Mississauga/Toronto/Vancouver/Winnipeg)

Ongoing

3-Year Term with Option to Renew Winter 2026 - Spring 2029

Position Overview

Together Project, a MakeWay Charitable Society Initiative, is in a growth phase and is seeking new members to join its Steering Committee. We are looking for strategic thinkers and team players that are passionate about building welcoming communities and ensuring the impact and sustainability of Together Project.

About Together Project: Together Project connects refugee newcomers and volunteers to build stronger, more integrated communities. Our Welcome Group Program matches volunteers with newly arrived refugees and refugee claimants for 3-6 months of social and integration support. With guidance from Together Project staff, volunteers help newcomers overcome challenges to their integration such as practicing English, navigating services like healthcare, finding a job, engaging in education, or building social networks. The ultimate goal is the empowerment of newcomers to make progress toward their individual goals, and to provide a platform for the community to engage in that process. Together Project originated in Toronto, Ontario, and has recently expanded nationally, with additional staff and programs in British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. Together Project is a charitable initiative on the MakeWay Shared Platform.

Skills

• Advice
• Advising
• Budgeting
• Contract Review
• Contract Writing
• Data Analysis
• Fundraising
• Governance
• Invoicing
• Leading
• Project Management
• Promotional Support
• Strategic Planning
• Volunteer Engagement

Assets

• Located in one of program delivery locations: Moncton, NB, Toronto, ON, Winnipeg, MB, or Vancouver, BC.
• Lived experience as a refugee newcomer to Canada and/or past participation in the Welcome Group Program
• Nonprofit fundraising experience
• Frontline experience working or volunteering with refugees or other vulnerable populations, e.g. social work, healthcare, etc.
• Experience working in Canada’s settlement sector
• General nonprofit management and/or governance experience
• Legal expertise, especially within the charitable sector

Roles and Responsibilities

• Defining Project purposes, goals, and objectives.
• Strategic planning, including developing budgets and work plans.
• Developing resources to ensure that expenditures are met.
• Evaluating success in achieving deliverables on all contracts.
• Recruiting, selecting, and supervising the Project Director(s), including conducting performance evaluations of the Project Director(s) in accordance with MakeWay’s human resources policies.
• Advising the MakeWay Project Specialist of any concerns, irregularities, etc. in Together Project's activities.

Volunteer Commitments

• 3-5 annual meetings (two hours in duration)
• 3-6 working group meetings (one hour in duration)
• 1-2 special events (fundraiser, strategic planning session or other)
• May be asked to participate in special projects as their time allows

How to Apply

To apply to join Together Project’s Steering Committee, please send an email with your resume attached by Friday, December 12th to [e-mail] with "Steering Committee Member Application" in the subject line, and tell us why this position interests you.

Why Volunteer?

All Projects on the MakeWay Shared Platform have a volunteer Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is an advisory group to both the Project and the MakeWay Senior Management Team. Although the Steering Committee has no legal or governing authority, it plays an important role in ensuring Project accountability. It also contributes to the Project's health and success by sharing its experience, leadership, and technical expertise. Members join for a three-year term with an option to renew.