Volunteer
"To the world you may be one person,
but to one person you may be the world".
-
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss
You have time, skills and talents to share and want to give back to the community?
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills?
We like your attitude! People like you make it possible for AWISH to work its mission.
Please contact AWISH for non-Board volunteer opportunities.
We look forward to working together to help arthritics flourish with a better quality of life.
AWISH (Arthritis West Island Self Help Association), a volunteer-run not-for-profit organization established in 1987 in Dorval, Quebec.
We are rapidly transitioning our small grassroots Montreal West Island organization into becoming a true reference point on all issues related to arthritis, extending our outreach towards more beneficiaries on one hand, and more/better sources of help/expertise on the other.
With an estimated 30,000+ adults afflicted in this region alone there is considerable potential to reduce healthcare costs and overload while improving quality of life. The impact of arthritis on the Canadian economy in healthcare costs and lost productivity is estimated to be $33 billion each year. By 2031, this number is expected to more than double to over $67 billion. While arthritis cannot be cured, we know it can be managed and we can provide reliable tips, tools, programs, friendship and knowledge for coping.
We are looking for volunteers to actively participate as a member of the Board of Directors. Our charity is particularly in need of skilled individuals willing to take leading roles in:
- Fundraising and donor relations
- Community outreach and member relations
- Communications and marketing, including increasing online and social media presence
- Program management and development
Positions are for a renewable 1-year term with a 6–month probationary period. Knowledge of arthritis is not a requirement. Experience in a similar position at another non-profit organization would be an asset, but not essential. Board members must also be AWISH members.
BECOME AN AWISH BOARD MEMBER
AWISH - BOARD MEMBER POSITION
Function: Documents and communicates Corporation business to the Board.
Contact AWISH if you are interested to learn more about becoming a Board Member!
- Attend monthly board meetings – typically held virtually on the second Wednesday of each month;
- Participate in sub-committee meetings in area of the director’s expertise;
- Participate or assist with in-person community outreach events in the West Island of Montreal;
- Meet the highest ethical and professional standards in their actions, their use of authority, and their dealings with others while representing the best interests of the membership;
- Act with integrity and honesty. Model appropriate conduct to set the tone of the organization;
- Collaborate with various stakeholders (donors, members, board and the community) to promote and develop the AWISH brand and network.
AWISH - Secretary of the Board position
Currently filled (Treasurer-Secretary) but if you are interested to be Secretary of the Board, let us know!
Function: Documents and communicates Corporation business to the Board.
- Ensures issue of notices of all meetings of the Board and of members when directed to do so;
- Attends all meetings of the Board, acts as its clerk and records all votes and minutes of all proceedings in the books to be kept for that purpose;
- Shall have access to the minute books of the Corporation and the books as referred to in Sections 101 and 102 of the Companies’ Act, and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, properly require of him or her;
- Ensures minutes are distributed to members in a timely manner after each meeting;
- Is sufficiently familiar with legal documents (articles, by-laws, etc.) to note applicability during meetings;
- May be a signing officer for the Corporation;
- The Secretary may delegate his or her duties to other officers if required.
- Board experience or training /capabilities in area of expertise needed desirable;
- Proficiency in inter-communication skills, use of computer, high-level documentation and understanding of financial management;
- Leadership skills desirable.
Ongoing Volunteering Needs:
- Audio-visual technical support. Example: connecting & running a projector for slideshows/PowerPoint presentations.
- Volunteer at an AWISH information booth at local events along with an AWISH member
- Assist with fundraising and donor relations
- Other (Have a suggestion? Let us know!)
Services Support
- Do you have a few hours (every now and then) to help AWISH add new services and activities that can be offered to the community?
- We’re looking for someone to connect with individuals and locations to put a plan in place with us – someone who has a bit of time & is organized & can follow-up to confirm details.
- Interested? Reach out to us!
Want to offer your skill or service to AWISH members? We’d love to hear from you!