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Volunteering with the North Island-Powell River Greens

North Island-Powell River (NIPR) Greens have opportunities for volunteers to do some very important work. Now. Between elections is a crucial time to get election–ready!

As an Electoral District Association of the Green Party of Canada (the Party), the NIPR Greens endeavor “…to transform our communities to be sustainable, just and equitable, while tending the wellbeing of our planet…” In order to achieve this vision we work toward electing a Green Member of Parliament to represent us and to promote the Green Values which are fundamental to Greens everywhere.

We have many different Volunteer opportunities. A wide range of skills and abilities are needed. Join our friendly, hard-working NIPR Greens. You’ll be very glad you did.

Consider Volunteering as a Director

What does it mean to be a NIPR director?

North Island – Powell River is an Electoral District Association (EDA) of the Party. EDAs are Elections Canada sanctioned administrative organizations that facilitate party and community building activities at the riding level. EDAs provide a vehicle to build volunteer teams to carry out events and activities to grow the grassroots and connect with the party.

Each EDA is managed by a board of directors who collectively assume responsibility to:

Support and promote the principles, objectives, policies and campaigns of the Party and maintain an effective EDA for that purpose.
Meet the Party’s requirements as to EDA governance, financial management and reporting.
Provide support to the Party’s candidate, campaign and organizing activities in the Electoral District.
Maintain, and comply with, the EDA constitution.
Hold an annual general meeting (AGM). The EDA must provide for election of officers at the AGM.
Set direction and make plans for the EDA activities.
Establish an EDA budget and manage EDA funds. Raise money to support the fundamental purposes of the Party.
Attend regular meetings of the EDA executive and support the activities of the executive through participation in committees.

At a minimum each EDA must name two directors: the Chief Executive Officer and the Financial Agent. These positions are identified to the Party and to Elections Canada. Other director positions are identified at the discretion of the board.

All board members must be members in good standing of the Party.

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Communications Director

Here’s an opportunity to act in a leadership role with the Executive of the North Island-Powell River (NIPR) Greens. This is a key position for communicating messages to voters in the Electoral District.

What you will receive:

a leadership role at a critical time in history with a Party with a difference, making a difference
communication with other Directors, Volunteers, and Members on NIPR’s communication platform, Discord
knowledge that you have contributed significantly to the community and to our future
a chance to meet like-minded members of NIPR and of the community
support from the Executive in carrying out your duties

What you will be doing:

together with the Volunteer Director, recruit and support Communications Volunteers
develop and execute an annual Communications plan/strategy
maintain an overview of all Communications activities
consult with all Directors to ensure proper messaging
build relations with media and maintain an up-to-date list of media contacts
write and issue press releases for events, activities, and other communications in cooperation with the Events Director and other Executive
keep up to date with the Party policy
keep informed on National issues and relay strategic opportunities to the Executive
stay informed on latest Party and political news
distribute regular newsletters to the membership
maintain NIPR’s visibility in the community
maintain NIPR’s website, Facebook presence, and Twitter account with direction from the Executive
in cooperation with the Events Director, determine the display and print materials needed for NIPR
purchase and/or print required materials
arrange for storage and delivery of materials to events

What you will bring to this opportunity:

a thorough knowledge and endorsement of the Six Core Values of the Global Greens
enthusiasm for the Party and its policies and candidates
an interest in staying informed about Party policies to ensure appropriate messaging
a knowledge of local issues assisted by the information around local concerns as gathered by canvassers on the Membership Team
excellent listening skills including attention and reflection with the ability to paraphrase
ability to write factual and persuasive content to fulfill the requirements of this position
excellent English spelling and grammar
attention to detail and accuracy
completeness of work and the ability to meet deadlines
willingness to participate in training sessions required to accomplish tasks
good English skills and the ability to proofread and edit
additional language skills such as French or local indigenous languages would be an asset

This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive.

Events Director

An Opportunity to act in a leadership role with the Executive of the North Island-Powell River (NIPR) Greens. This is a key position for scheduling Events so the candidate of the Green Party of Canada (the Party) can become known throughout the Electoral District.

What you will receive:

a leadership role at a critical time in history with a Party with a difference, making a difference
communication with other Directors, Volunteers, and Members on NIPR’s communication platform, Discord
knowledge that you have contributed significantly to the community and to our future
a chance to meet like-minded members of NIPR and of the community
support from the Executive in carrying out your duties

What you will be doing:

together with the Volunteer Director, recruit and support Events Volunteers
develop and execute an annual Events plan/strategy and goals
maintain an overview of all Events activities
organize Events and keep an Events calendar
plan logistics of Party-led Events (fundraising, forums, speaking Events, etc.)
ensure the Party is visible in the community
coordinate tables at community events
seek out opportunities for non-tabling appearances (eg: community Events where the Party should be represented)
keep up to date with Green Party of Canada (GPC) policy
maintain NIPR’s visibility in the community
in cooperation with the Communications Director, determine the display and print materials needed for NIPR
work professionally and collegially with other members of the Executive

What you will bring to this opportunity:

a thorough knowledge and endorsement of the Six Core Values of the Global Greens
enthusiasm for the Party and its policies and candidates
an interest in staying informed about Party policies to ensure appropriate messaging
a knowledge of local issues assisted by the information around local concerns as gathered by canvassers on the Membership Team
skills to support Volunteers (team building, delegation, support, and action)
excellent listening skills including attention and reflection with the ability to paraphrase
attention to detail and accuracy
completeness of work and the ability to meet deadlines
willingness to participate in training sessions required to accomplish tasks
good English skills and the ability to proofread and edit
additional language skills such as French or local indigenous languages would be an asset

This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive.

Fundraising Director

An Opportunity to act in a leadership role with the Executive of the Green Party of Canada North Island-Powell River (NIPR) Electoral District Association (EDA). This is a key position for increasing the financial resources of the EDA for its purposes.

What you will receive:

a leadership role at a critical time in history with a Party with a difference, making a difference
communication with other Directors, Volunteers, and Members on NIPR’s communication platform, Discord
knowledge that you have contributed significantly to the community and to our future
a chance to meet like-minded members of NIPR and of the community
support from the Executive in carrying out your duties

What you will be doing:

working with the Executive, set annual fundraising goals
working closely with Communications Director, develop and execute an annual fundraising plan
working closely with the Events Director, organize fundraising events
working with the Volunteer Director, recruit volunteers to a Fundraising Team
observe and act on fundraising trends (local, provincial, and national)
record donor information and relay it to the Financial Agent to get receipts properly issued
forward all funds raised to the Financial Agent for deposit into the EDA bank account
work professionally and collegially with other members of the Executive

What you will bring to this opportunity:

a thorough knowledge and endorsement of the Six Core Values of the Global Greens
enthusiasm for the Party and its policies and candidates
an interest in staying informed about Party policies to ensure appropriate messaging
a knowledge of local issues assisted by the information around local concerns as gathered by canvassers on the Membership Team
skills to support Volunteers (team building, delegation, support, and action)
attention to detail and accuracy
very clear and neat writing especially for numbers
completeness of work and the ability to meet deadlines
willingness to participate in training sessions required to accomplish tasks
good English skills and the ability to proofread and edit
additional language skills such as French or local indigenous languages would be an asset

This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive.

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Volunteer Positions

*Training and support will be provided for all positions.

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Canvassing

Under the direction of the Volunteer Director the Canvassing Volunteer contacts and identifies voters by phone and/or door-to-door.

What you will receive:

an opportunity to discuss and learn about Green policies and explore local issues of concern
training to update and maintain our database, GVote
skills training for
- canvassing voters by phone and/or door-to-door
- summarizing and recording information
- communicating with other Volunteers, Executive, and Members on NIPR’s communication platform, Discord
- for advanced-level volunteers, training for updating our GVote database
opportunities to volunteer at public events
knowledge that you have contributed significantly to the community and to our future
a chance to meet like-minded members of NIPR and of the community
support from the Membership Director and from the Volunteer Director

What you will be doing:

listening to the concerns of voters in the community and recording them on a note-taking form
verifying contact and other information
advanced Volunteers: entering and updating in GVote
increasing your familiarity with Party policies
learning about our candidate (when chosen)

What you will bring to this opportunity:

a thorough knowledge and endorsement of the Six Core Values of the Global Greens
enthusiasm for the Party and its policies and candidates
an interest in learning more about policies
excellent listening skills including attention and reflection with the ability to paraphrase
attention to detail and accuracy
completeness of work and the ability to schedule follow-ups as necessary
willingness to participate in training sessions required to accomplish canvassing tasks, etc.
legible printing/writing skills

This position is under the direction of the Volunteer Director.

Area Team Lead

There are four Area Team Leads: North Island, Campbell River, Comox Valley and qathet. These are not Executive-level positions.

Under the direction of the Volunteer Director the Area Team Leads work toward election readiness and play a key role during an election campaign. They will assist the Volunteer Director with recruitment, organization, and training of Volunteers in their Areas of NIPR.

What you will receive:

the excitement of Volunteering with the Green Party of Canada as it moves forward and gains momentum at this critical time
an opportunity to discuss and learn about Green policies and explore local issues of concern
skills training for
- summarizing and recording information
- communication with other Volunteers, Executive, and Members on NIPR’s communication platform, Discord
- training for updating and maintaining our database, GVote
- techniques to interview Volunteers for your Area
knowledge that you have contributed significantly to the community and to our future
a chance to meet like-minded members of NIPR and of the community
support from the Executive, especially from the Volunteer Director

What you will do:

work closely with the Volunteer Director to set goals for your Area of NIPR
develop and execute an annual Area plan
verify contact and other information for Volunteers and Members of your Area
have Volunteers complete the Confidentiality Agreement and send to Volunteer Director
keep the Executive - through the Volunteer Director or the Campaign Team - informed of Area activities and opportunities
meet regularly with the other Area Team Leads and the Volunteer Director by Zoom/Discord
increase your familiarity with Green Party of Canada (GPC) policies
learn about our candidate
work professionally and collegially with other members of your Team, other Area Leads, and members of the Executive

What you will bring to this opportunity:

positive enthusiasm
a thorough knowledge and endorsement of the Six Core Values of the Global Greens
enthusiasm for the GPC and its policies and candidates
an interest in learning more about policies
supervisory skills including Volunteer interview and placement skills
planning skills
organizational skills
a mode of transportation to travel around your Area
excellent listening skills including attention and reflection with the ability to paraphrase
attention to detail and accuracy
completeness of work and the ability to schedule follow-ups as necessary
willingness to participate in training sessions required to accomplish tasks, etc
legible printing/writing skills