Volunteer Steering Committee Members

Role: Steering Committee Member
Organization: Green Neighbours Network of Toronto
Location: remote in Toronto/GTA

Green Neighbours Network of Toronto

Are you looking to connect with friendly, action-oriented volunteers who are making Toronto greener and more sustainable, while improving your leadership and communication skills? And have a flexible schedule, volunteer from home, and make new friends? Then join our Steering Committee!

About Green Neighbours Network of Toronto

Green Neighbours Network of Toronto (GNN) is a dynamic grassroots organization that has rapidly grown to almost 1000 individual and over 60 group members since being incorporated as a non-profit in 2020. GNN co-hosts EcoFair Toronto which attracts over 1000 attendees each year. The primary goal of the Network is to encourage and support people and groups who are helping to make neighbourhoods across the City of Toronto and GTA greener, healthier, and more sustainable. Together we can do more, and have more fun!
Visit our website to learn more: https://gnntoronto.ca/

About the Steering Committee

GNN is run by a Steering Committee that sets long term goals and strategic directions, and oversees outreach and mentoring, communications, volunteer recruitment, projects, partnerships, and finances. Steering Committee members are all unpaid volunteers who are actively engaged and enthusiastic about growing the organization. They play an active role in planning and running important new strategies and projects in accord with their own skills, interests, and desire to learn and grow.

We are actively working to reflect Toronto’s full diversity - across ethnicity, geography, age, disability and more. Everyone is invited to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in environmental spaces.

Benefits of Joining the Steering Committee:

• Contribute to organizational strategic planning and decision-making.
• Learn about non-profit governance and operations.
• Shape GNN's priorities and lead GNN projects.
• Help build a supportive environmental community, and a growing network of groups, working to make Toronto/GTA neighbourhoods greener.
• Join other passionate Steering Committee volunteers in creating and running exciting new programs.
• Get to know and celebrate the individuals and groups across the city who are every day making Toronto greener, healthier, and more sustainable.
• Improve your leadership and communication skills while working with enthusiastic volunteers to achieve GNN’s goals.
• Gain new skills and knowledge in Toronto’s conservation and zero waste programs, climate and biodiversity initiatives, and community outreach.
• Develop resume-building leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and volunteer from home.
• Meet like-minded people who share your passion for environmental protection. Make new friends, build relationships, and expand your network of contacts.
• Improve your mental health and well-being by channeling your concern into tangible action.
• Have fun and participate in outdoor activities with member groups, host GNN’s table at EcoFair Toronto and other community events, and learn new things while making friends and making a difference.

Qualifications and Personal Characteristics:

The people who thrive on our Steering Committee come from all kinds of backgrounds - you don’t need to have a particular background or level of experience, but we are looking for someone with initiative and:

• Passion for improving the local environment and community-building.
• Enthusiasm for welcoming new individuals and new environmental groups to get involved and join the Network.
• Commitment to supporting ethnic, geographical, age, ability and other diversity in GNN.
• Openness to collaboration and shared decision-making.

Activities and time requirement for Steering Committee Members:

The Steering Committee Member position will involve a time commitment, on average, of 4 hours per week and involve the following activities.

• Attend monthly online Steering Committee meetings regularly and participate in discussion and decision-making.
• Lead or participate in GNN projects and program planning.
• Help set the strategic direction of GNN, and oversee and evaluate all areas of GNN’s work.
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with GNN governance structure, policies, activities and current projects.
• Collaborate using our core tools, including WhatsApp (day to day coordination), Monday.com (project management), Canva (design and communications), and Google Workspace. Prior experience with these tools is not required, but nice to have.
• Optionally participate in in-person activities throughout the year such as EcoFair Toronto, GNN’s annual Green Hearts Party, member group events, and other community events.

Seeking Steering Committee Members

GNN is seeking energetic and motivated volunteers, keen to learn new skills, to join the Steering Committee. We are particularly interested in welcoming new Steering Committee members interested in taking on one or more of the following roles. Other roles are available and everyone interested is invited to apply.

Specific Roles

1. Volunteer Coordinator

• Help organize a new monthly series of educational and active engagement opportunities to build community and volunteer engagement
• Respond to volunteer inquiries in a timely manner
• Schedule meetings (virtual or in-person) with prospective volunteers

2. Communications Coordinator

• Lead GNN’s communications team, including volunteers working on blogs, podcasts, newsletters, and social media
• Grow the team by onboarding new team volunteers
• Coordinate monthly meeting of the team
• Assure content is in accord with GNN’s brand guidelines
• Set goals and monitor progress

3. Financial Officer

• Assist the Treasurer and Bookkeeper as needed
• Perform and document financial transactions
• Present monthly budget updates at meetings of the Steering Committee

4. Fundraising Coordinator

• Assist with creation of fundraising promotional materials
• Engage with donors and sponsors
• Maintain donation records

How to Apply

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact lee@gnntoronto.ca or send a text message 416-938-9507 (mobile).

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: recruitment@gnntoronto.ca and, if applicable, indicate your preferred Steering Committee Member Roles.

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Closing date: Until positions are filled

GNN is an equal opportunity organization that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment. We welcome and encourage applications from members of equity seeking groups, including but not limited to, candidates who are racialized, indigenous, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

https://gnntoronto.ca/