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Colour coding: essential, non-essential, and optional board positions.

Chapter Chair

The Chair guides the board in upholding CISV’s vision, mission and values and ensures that they are reflected in the day-to-day management and operations of CISV Victoria. They are an official representative of the Chapter and a member of CISV Canada. 

Responsibilities include:

• Attend CISV Canada National board meetings, quarterly 
  • Three times a year virtually
  • One in-person meeting over the Remembrance Day long weekend (travel and accommodation expenses paid for by CISV Canada)
• Maintain regular correspondence between other Canadian chapters and national executive (minimal)
• Preside over Chapter meetings and Executive Board meetings as a voting board member
  • Executive meetings are held monthly; the Chapter Chair sets the agenda and facilitates the meeting
  • The Chapter Chair also runs the local Fall General Meeting and Annual General Meeting, where board members present reports to the chapter
• General facilitation of the work of the chapter and board members 
• Ensure the organization is meeting BC Society requirements to retain registered charity status and update Constitution as needed 
  • File Annual BC Societies report (Online, November) *can be delegated
• Maintain Chapter records *can be delegated

This is an essential board role and it is highly important for the longevity and success of our chapter. Contact chair@cisvvictoria.ca  for more information.

Programmes Chair

The Programmes Chair oversees all international programs for CISV Victoria, including who we send and to where.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with CISV’s international programs, including goals and unique aspects of each program
• Plan and oversee delegate recruitment and selection committee for CISV Programs
• Liaise with Treasurer to ensure payment of deposits and fees
• Liaise with Local Leadership Trainer and Risk Manager to ensure timely and appropriate Leader selection
• Advise Chair on trends and requests for future program invitations
• Work with CISV Canada’s Program Chair as needed, and ensure no fines or penalties are accrued by the Chapter

This is an essential board role and it is highly important for the longevity and success of our chapter. Contact chair@cisvvictoria.ca  for more information.

Risk Manager

As the Risk Manager (RM) of the CISV Victoria Chapter, you are responsible for promoting appropriate and effective means of managing risks involved in CISV operations and you are the main contact person for all incidents during programme hosting and participation. Every CISV Chapter has to have a trained and certified Risk Manager.  

Responsibilities include:

• Plan for, respond to, and address risk issues for in-person and virtual activities hosted by CISV Victoria and for in-person programmes and travel by CISV members regionally, nationally and internationally 
• Collaborate with the Junior Branch liaison and/or JB Risk Manager to ensure adequate, criminal-record-screened adult (19+) supervision at all local activities 
• Verify the safety and suitability of venues proposed and complete RM checklists as required 
• Oversee the Criminal Record Check (CRC) process & manage renewals
• Liaise with the National Risk Manager
• Facilitate the submission of Incident Report Forms when required 
• Respond to risk-related queries as they arise
• Maintain confidential CISV documents according to CISV policies

This is an essential board role and it is highly important for the longevity and success of our chapter. Every CISV Chapter has to have a trained and certified Risk Manager. Training includes an in-person certification training (in Bogotá Colombia, Easter weekend 2027 – all travel and accomodations paid for by CISV). Contact riskmanager@cisvvictoria.ca  for more information.

Junior Branch Liaison

The JB Liaison works closely to guide and mentor the LJRs and Junior Board (Steering). They encourage leadership development and personal growth in the JB, and provide oversight to JB events.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide a mature and experienced opinion at the Steering meetings, assist LJRs to keep control and focus at meetings
• Assist in planning events, making sure the Steering considers all logistical elements while planning
• Refer Steering members to CISV goals and principles when planning activities and provide support to incorporate CISV philosophy into activities
• Encourage leadership from all participants, teach Steering to lead their own activities, and help Steering keep JB events on schedule
• Ensure there are enough chaperones at all local JB programming
• Keep in the loop about JB Canada, be aware of opportunities available for the Junior Branch
• Oversee registration for Chapter mini camps, including collection of forms and fees

This is an essential board role and it is highly important for the longevity and success of our chapter. Contact chair@cisvvictoria.ca  for more information.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Set goals with CISV Executive for annual fundraising targets
• Oversee all fundraising programs and ensure they meet Executive expectations
• Take ownership of finding volunteers to fill all Fundraising Committee roles
• Act as advisor to fundraising committees
• Facilitate the development of new fundraising initiatives
• Work with the Treasurer to ensure that financial records are being kept for fundraising

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.

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.