Volunteer Opportunities
There are three main ways to volunteer with FEW: As a Board Member, Committee Member or by becoming an Agency Volunteer.
Board Member
The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and is staffed by women dedicated to helping immigrant women succeed in Canadian society. Interested candidates may pursue opportunities to become a member of FEW’s Board of Directors.
To join the Board, a candidate must possess a specific set of professional skill. Board members are elected at the Annual General Meeting and are expected to maintain an active role on the Board for three (3) years. However, Directors may serve a maximum of six (6) years. If there are vacancies, Directors may be appointed until the next Annual General Meeting.
The time requirements for a board member can vary depending on their involvement with FEW. It is generally between 8 to 10 hours per month. Board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings. The full board meets 10 to 12 times per year on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. New members should allot additional hours per month for preparation, committee meetings and special events.
Committee meetings are planned in advance and try to accommodate each member’s schedules. Attendance is essential for the committee to do their work and meet established deadlines.
Click here to download the volunteer application form
Committee Member
At Focus for Ethnic Women (FEW), we believe that it is important to engage members of the community in what we do, in order to gain a fresh perspective and stay connected with the community we serve.
There are several committees of the Board of Directors at FEW in which members of the community can participate in. These include Human Resources Committee, Marketing/Advertising/Program Committee, Nominating Committee, Finance Committee, Education & Training Fund Committee, and the Business and Special Events and Fundraising Committee.
In order to be a committee member on any of the various active committees at Focus for Ethnic Women, you will be required to complete the following two documents:
1. Volunteer Profile which includes your contact information. Your resume is requested.
2. Oath of Office and Confidentiality Agreement
Click here to download volunteer application form
Agency Volunteer
Volunteering with FEW enables you to:
• Engage in meaningful activities to benefit immigrant women of your community
• Learn new skills
• Practice and improve your previously acquired skills
• Network with people and make new friends
• Learn about new cultures
• Contribute to your community
Volunteer activities include, but are not limited to:
• Reception (greeting and directing visitors, answering, screening and directing phone calls, providing program information, etc.)
• Office assistance (photocopying, typing, faxing, researching, liaising with staff, etc.)
• Offer your skills in graphic design and marketing to help us promote our programs with more flair
Click here to download the volunteer application form
Email exec@few.on.ca regarding board volunteering questions, and ffew@golden.net for general volunteering questions, or phone us at 519-746-3411 for more information on volunteering