VegOttawa Association is operated entirely by volunteers, which means volunteer support is always needed! Volunteers are the backbone of everything we do, and we welcome new volunteers throughout the year.
General or Fest Volunteers
If you are interested in non-director volunteering positions, including being on the Fest planning team, consider joining our volunteer team. VegOttawa volunteers gain valuable experience, meet like-minded people, and support VegOttawa’s work to promote plant-based lifestyles in the Ottawa area! If you are interested in volunteering with VegOttawa, please fill out our volunteer application form below, and we will contact you with more information.
Board of Director Opportunities
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please complete the board application form. We are currently accepting applications for specific positions, and directors-at-large. If you’re passionate about promoting veganism (and especially if you have skills in finance, fundraising, or socials/comms) we encourage you to apply! All positions are volunteer.
Vice-President
- Monitor VP email and reply to inquiries;
- Acts as the President in their absence or whenever the President position is vacant;
- Coordinates the Volunteers including overseeing the social media team (including reviewing strategy, goals & content calendar);
- Plan, coordinate and distribute annual volunteer and member surveys;
- Reviews, maintains and prompts Directors on Annual Calendar of Tasks (ie annual budget, AGM).
Secretary
- Monitor secretary email and reply to inquiries;
- Schedules board meetings;
- Create meeting minutes;
- Ensures notice by the Board is issued as required by the bylaws;
- Securely stores or tracks the corporate seal, books, papers, records, documents and other instruments that belong to the Association;
- Update the Government of Ontario with the new Board members;
- Making sure all documents are up to date, having guidelines for partnerships, who we give money to etc;
- Create and distribute agenda prior to board meeting. Send invitation to all members to AGM with previous year annual statement at least 21 days before meeting (as per by-laws).
Treasurer
- Monitor treasurer email and reply to inquiries;
- Oversees the finances and budget of the Association;
- Creates and maintains the annual budget;
- Keeps full and accurate accounting records of all receipts and disbursements;
- Under the direction of the Board, controls the deposit of money, the safekeeping of securities and the disbursement of the funds of the Association;
- Renders to the Board an account of all transactions and of the financial position of the Association at monthly board meetings;
- Monitor Treasurer email and reply to inquiries in a prompt manner;
- Prepares or ensures that the Annual Financial Statement is prepared in accordance with applicable laws;
- Liaises with an Auditor if required.
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