CISV Chapters are the hub of CISV and are run entirely by dedicated volunteers. Our Chapters organize our international programmes, run local activities, and recruit new members.
Our Chapter is always pleased to welcome new volunteers to help with their regular work – fundraising, marketing, keeping the accounts, training, recruitment. Whatever skills and interest you have and however much time you are able to offer, we are interested in hearing from you!
Thinking about joining the CISV Victoria Executive Board?
Up for Election
We'll be electing a new board of directors at our Spring General Meeting on May 30. While every board position is elected every year, there are several essential positions that don't have candidates. Take a look at the open positions below and reach out to chair@cisvvictoria.ca if you'd like to put your name forward.
Colour coding: essential, non-essential, and optional board positions.
Treasurer
The Treasurer will work with the Board to develop annual and long-term budgets, maintain a bank account for the chapter and accurate operational accounts to ensure CISV Victoria's stability and sustainability. They will produce financial statements and complete reporting as required by CISV Canada or external bodies. The Treasurer also issues invoices for all activities where fees apply, keep track of payments, pay invoices, and arrange reimbursements as necessary.
This is an essential executive role that we need filled to fulfil our Chapter responsibilities. The Treasurer should bring appropriate professional skills in bookkeeping or accounting to this role. Contact treasurer@cisvvictoria.ca for all inquiries.
Secretary
Do you enjoy being organized and keeping track of proceedings? Join CISV Victoria’s Executive Board as the Secretary. This volunteer opportunity enables you to grow your typing, listening and teamwork skills while being a part of the group that supports incredible youth leaders. Responsibilities include taking minutes at all Executive meetings and Chapter General Meetings. This is a great position for anyone new to CISV Victoria and who wants to take a small step into getting more involved with the organization.
This is an essential executive role that we need filled to fulfil our Chapter responsibilities. Contact chair@cisvvictoria.ca for all inquiries.
Hosting Chair
We’re looking for a Hosting Chair (or Co-Chairs) to help spearhead the Hosting Committee and provide leadership and coordination in our efforts to plan next summer’s camp. There are lots of volunteers who are willing to help pull off planning a camp but we need someone who is good at organizing and big-picture thinking to align all of these efforts. You’ll be supported by the CISV Victoria executive board as well as all the members of the Hosting Committee. There are many resources created by CISV International about how to plan a camp, and you'll have access to documents and best practices from our Youth Meeting in 2024.
This is an essential board role that we need filled to fulfil our Chapter responsibilities. Contact chair@cisvvictoria.ca for all inquiries.
Fund Development Chair
Collaborate with our Fundraising Committee to explore sources of corporate and donor funding to support our Chapter. We're looking for someone with creative ideas for new ways to generate revenue for our Chapter. This role can be taken on by one person but is also well-suited for a pair to take on and share the responsibilities and help one another.
This is a non-essential board role but it is highly important for the longevity and success of our chapter. Contact funddevelopment@cisvvictoria.ca for more information.
Membership Chair
The Membership Coordinator maintains CISV Victoria’s membership list, including sharing relevant information with executive members. They are in charge of the annual membership form and ensuring memberships are up-to-date for the CISV Victoria community.
This role is currently combined with the Recruitment Chair but can be split into two roles. It doesn't require being a part of the executive board, but is welcome to attend board meetings as desired. This is a non-essential board role but it is important for the success of our chapter. Contact membership@cisvvictoria.ca for all inquiries.
Recruitment Chair
This role is currently combined with the Membership Chair but can be split into two roles. It doesn't require being a part of the executive board, but is welcome to attend board meetings as desired. This is a non-essential board role but it is important for the longevity of our chapter. Contact membership@cisvvictoria.ca for all inquiries.
Member at Large
Want to learn about our Chapter without committing to any one role? Want to get involved with a wide variety of projects and support in areas when it's needed? Want to be involved in our governance structure and see behind-the-scenes of CISV Victoria? Consider becoming a Member at Large! It's a great way for newcomers to take a bigger role in our Chapter but who aren't sure where to start. Attend board meetings to learn the goings on of our Chapter, and if you see an area where you'd like to help support then you can volunteer in ways that work for you!
This is an optional board position for someone who doesn't want to take on one specific portfolio but is committed to helping out the board where needed. Contact chair@cisvvictoria.ca for all inquiries.
Coordinator Roles
Coordinators report to a board member and are not required to attend board meetings themselves (but you can come if you like!). They are a smaller commitment throughout the year.
Mosaic Coordinator
Local communities are reflections of the wider world. Mosaic projects are developed by the Mosaic Chair to respond to local needs and interests. Most of the projects are planned and delivered in cooperation with partner organizations and come in many shapes and sizes. Mosaic projects create a practical and meaningful learning experience for local CISVers of all ages as well as delivers a benefit to the wider community.
Contact chair@cisvvictoria.ca for more information. This role doesn't require being a part of the board, but those who are interested are invited to take part in board meetings.
Volunteer Coordinator
Do you like coordination? Are you good at seeing the potential in people and where they best fit into a team? Perhaps the role of Volunteer Coordinator is for you! We need someone who's able to keep track of all the interested volunteers who want to help out with our Chapter, where their skills lie, and how we can best leverage our volunteers when something needs doing!
Contact chair@cisvvictoria.ca for more information. This is an optional position but you are welcome to attend board meetings as you'd like.
Merchandise Coordinator
Do you have inspiration for a design? Great ideas for how we can diversify our merchandise? Consider volunteering to be CISV Victoria's Merchandise Coordinator! This is a non-executive position that report to the Fund Development Chair. It's a great way to take on a smaller role in our Chapter for those who might be unsure about taking on a board position. Contact Sarah, at funddevelopment@cisvvictoria.ca for more information. This is a non-board position but you are welcome to attend meetings as you'd like.