By connecting with skilled members across the association community to advance CSAE’s mission and vision, CSAE’s volunteer program promotes an engaged community across Canada with opportunities for networking, learning, leadership, and mentorship.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Networking and making connections.
- Resources and knowledge sharing.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Professional development and learning new skills.
- Community growth and industry advancement.
Volunteer Community
CSAE volunteers represent members from across Canada. There are currently over 150 active volunteers contributing their time, creativity and expertise to add value to the membership community and association sector. CSAE volunteers’ contributions align with the Strategic Plan to advance association excellence. CSAE recognizes and celebrates volunteers’ time, talents, contributions and dedication to CSAE and the association sector. CSAE thanks all volunteers for their support, dedication and leadership.
CSAE embraces equity, diversity and inclusion and is committed to proactively identifying and addressing any systemic barriers in our policies, practices, procedures, programs, and services so that we can provide a respectful, inclusive and safe work environment, represent the associations we serve and lead by example. We strongly encourage equity-deserving individuals to apply.
Volunteer Opportunities
Board of Directors
As a member of the Board, you’ll contribute your talents and progressive ideas to advance the strategic direction of the organization and drive its mission to deliver the knowledge, resources and environment to advance association excellence. By serving in a leadership capacity, you will further the priorities outlined in the new strategic plan, which positions CSAE to be:
- the champion for associations in Canada
- the centre of excellence for the Canadian association sector
- the model for continuous improvement for association management
In identifying qualified candidates for nomination to the Board, the Nominating and Board Development Committee will consider prospective candidates based on merit, with regard to those competencies, expertise, skills, background and other qualities identified from time to time by the Board as being important. The Board, made up of highly qualified Directors from varied backgrounds, benefits from the contribution of different perspectives and experiences to promote better corporate governance.
This volunteer opportunity is available to CSAE members. Applications open during the summer and are reviewed by the Recruitment and Selection sub-committee. A Board slate is presented to members and Board directors are elected at the Annual General Meeting. Click here for the terms of reference.
Role Type:
- Long-term
- Virtual and in-person
Process for applicants: Complete the application form and a competency self-assessment. Note: You are required to upload a PDF copy of your resume or a 200-to-250-word letter outlining your experience as part of the competency self-assessment.
The self-assessment is organized around the following competencies: advocacy/government relations, financial management, governance, risk management and strategic thinking. Not all Directors are required to be competent or subject matter experts in all areas.
For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.
Board Standing Committees
Board committees directly support the work of the Board.
Finance and Audit Committee
Governance Committee
Nominating and Board Development Committee
Recruitment and Selection Sub-Committee
This volunteer opportunity is available to CSAE members. Applications open during the summer with annual appointment.
Role Type:
- Long-term
- Virtual
Process for Board Standing Committee applicants: Complete the application form and a competency self-assessment. Note: You are required to upload a PDF copy of your resume or a 200-to-250-word letter outlining your experience as part of the competency self-assessment.
The self-assessment is organized around the following competencies: advocacy/government relations, financial management, governance, risk management and strategic thinking. Not all committee members are required to be competent or subject matter experts in all areas.
For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.
Working Groups
Contribute your insights and knowledge as a member of one of CSAE’s working groups, which foster operational excellence in focused areas.
CSAE is currently seeking volunteers for the following working groups:
Awards and Recognition Committee
Communications Advisory Group
Government Relations Advisory Group
This volunteer opportunity is available to CSAE members. Applications open during the fall with annual appointment.
Role Type:
- Long-term
- Virtual
Process for working group applicants: Complete the application form.
For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.
Networks
Consider helping to deliver value to members in a regional or special interest area. The following networks are accepting applications for volunteers:
Alberta
Atlantic
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ottawa-Gatineau
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Trillium
Young Professionals
This volunteer opportunity is available to CSAE members. Applications open during the fall with annual appointment. Click here for the terms of reference.
Role Type:
- Long-term
- Virtual
Process for network applicants: Complete the application form and a competency self-assessment. Note: You are required to upload a PDF copy of your resume or a 200-to-250-word letter outlining your experience as part of the competency self-assessment.
The self-assessment is organized around the following competencies: advocacy/government relations, financial management, governance, risk management and strategic thinking. Not all network council volunteers are required to be competent or subject matter experts in all areas.
For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.
Signature Events
Signature event volunteers promote community engagement and add value to planning and development.
Tête-à-Tête 2023 (Ottawa)
Annual Conference 2023 (Montreal)
Summer Summit 2023
This volunteer opportunity is available to CSAE members. Applications open during the fall with annual appointment.
Role Type:
- Short-term
- Virtual and in-person
Process for signature event applicants: Complete the application form.
For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.
CAE® Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Credit is granted for community leadership and volunteerism. Please click here for more information.
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For volunteer inquiries, connect with Casey Pope, CAE, volunteer relations specialist at casey@csae.com.