National JB Opportunities
National Sustainability Committee
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and creating a greener future for CISV? Join the CISV Canada Sustainability Committee, a joint JB/Adult team working to promote sustainability in CISV Canada!
This joint committee, composed of both Junior Branch (JB) and Adult members, works to promote environmental sustainability within CISV Canada. Our mission is to support chapters, participants, and families in adopting sustainable practices through education, resources, and policy recommendations.
Committee responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and recommending annual carbon offset projects for CISV-funded travel.
- Supporting chapters and other committees in developing sustainability strategies.
- Encouraging and incentivizing environmentally responsible practices.
- Creating and distributing an onboarding sustainability package for CISV families, including travel offset information, green travel tips, and access to further resources.
- Collaborating with CISV International’s De-Carbonizing Working Group as needed.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about environmental issues, collaborative, and eager to contribute ideas and time to advancing sustainability across our organization.
Committee Structure:
- 8 members: 4 JB and 4 Adult representatives.
- Co-chaired by one JB and one Adult, elected annually by the committee.
- Members serve staggered 2-year terms; you may serve multiple terms.
- Monthly virtual meetings and approximately 3 hours of total time commitment per month.
If you’re ready to take action and help embed sustainability into the culture and operations of CISV Canada, we encourage you to apply. Please complete the application form to tell us more about your interest and experience.
JB Canada Junior Board
We are so excited to announce that the second wave of applications for the 2025–2026 JB Canada Junior Board is officially OPEN!
After an amazing first round, we’ve already selected a strong four-person JB Executive and now we’re searching for two more passionate, motivated JBers to complete this year’s national Executive Team.
These positions will fill the remaining Junior Executive roles within JB Canada’s newly restructured, portfolio-based Executive model. Junior Executives serve a two-year term: the first year as a Junior Exec, followed by an automatic transition into the Senior Exec role in their second year. This model ensures continuity, leadership development, and consistent support across national portfolios.
To help you understand each area, we’ve attached a document with detailed portfolio role descriptions. Take a look to see what kind of work excites you and where your strengths might fit!
Key Information:
- Positions Available: 2 Junior Executive Members
- Term Length: 2 years (Junior executive members transition into Senior executive members)
- Application Deadline: November 30th, 2025
If you have any questions about the by-election, portfolios, or application process, feel free to reach out at njrs@cisvcanada.org. We’re happy to help you figure out where your passions connect with our national team.
We can’t wait to complete this incredible Junior Board team!
International JB Opportunities
JB SET and IJB Townhall
- gives CISV International a holistic view of how JB operates and the impact it creates
- provides clear insights for International and Regional JB Teams on strengths and gaps
- sets a baseline to track progress over time
- can turn the findings into action, feeding into the goals of the IJB year plan.