Local JB Opportunities

Join Steering for the 2025-26 Year

Do you want to have a hand in planning and running our Junior Branch next year? Apply to be a part of our Steering team for the 2025-26 year!

Steering is a team of youth ages 14+ who run CISV Victoria’s Junior Branch. They are interested in taking an active role in leadership of our Chapter, and creating fun for other JBers. The Steering team typically meets once or twice a month on an agreed upon date where they spend time planning CISV activities and having fun together too!

To apply, fill out the Steering Application Form and send it to our Senior LJR (Local Junior Representative) Astrid. If you have any questions about Steering or the application process you can email them to jb@cisvvictoria.ca.

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.