KIDS INITIATIVE INC

KIDS Initiative has many volunteer opportunities to work behind the scenes and volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds, experience, and skills.

HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER

HOW TO BECOME  A BOARD MEMBER

The roles of our volunteers vary from Board Members (both Working Board and Advisory Board positions), to Granting Writing Committee Members, to Event Volunteers, and many more.

There are several different ways to support the organization with your gift of time! Volunteers must go through an application and screening process. We want to be sure you’re placed in a role that will be most beneficial!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISORY BOARD

Governing our organization is one of the most critical roles someone can play at KIDS Initiative Inc. That is why we recruit people with a variety of skills for board positions. Board Members are expected to attend and actively participate in board meetings (8-10 per year), and occasional special meetings and planning sessions. In addition, Board Members monitor the strategic plan and annual budget, assist in fundraising events and help make decisions that guide the organization’s progress.

COMMITTEES

Education Committee

The role of the Education Committee is to develop, maintain, and execute on educational programs to assist in the overall learning of sustainable development within our local Manitoba schools, universities, and community groups.

Event Planning Committee

The role of the Event Planning Committee is to organize and host the KIDS Initiative annual event, recruit and help coordinate 3rd party events supporting the organization, building on fundraising campaigns.

Grants Committee

The role of the Grants Committee is to perform research to determine potential funding sources, apply for grants, manage expectations and reporting required through funders.

Marketing and Communication Committee

The role of the Marketing & Communications Committee is to help in marketing any/all programs and events, maintaining our organization’s brand guidelines through various platforms and documents, as well as communicating proactively to our donors, volunteers, stakeholders, programs, and the overall community.

Program Evaluation Committee

The role of the Program Evaluation Committee is to develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation structure and needs.
Volunteer Committee

The role of the Volunteer Committee is to manage all volunteer information, ensure that our organization is always staffed with the best and most dependable individuals, and that volunteers feel valued and are correctly utilized for the fulfillment of our mission.

COMMITTEE VACANCIES

Interested in one of our committees? We are currently recruiting for a variety of new and established roles!

Event Planning & Fund Development Committee

Major Gifts Lead



Support Roles:
Donor Research & Development Assistant
Major Gifts Assistant

Educational Outreach Committee

Program Facilitation Lead



Support Roles:
Outreach Facilitator
Sustainable Development Assistant