Volunteers within
Metro Mothers Network
What
makes the Metro Mothers Network organization of approximately 400 women
with a limited staff so successful? Our volunteers!
Many members have
used their volunteer work experience as an opportunity to build for
future jobs and careers. The value of volunteering is a way of giving
to a wonderful organization but also as a way of developing your skills
and experience for the future.
If you are
interested in volunteering your time, energy and talent to the Metro
Mothers Network, please contact the Director of
Volunteer Recruiting & Recognition.
We welcome and
encourage involvement at all levels of our network of mothers.
Team of Volunteers
Each year,
approximately 150 women volunteer their time to assist the Network.
Some of the volunteer positions include:
Group
Leaders:
These women are the ‘Core’ of Metro Mothers
Network. They commit time on a weekly basis to plan and deliver
creative programs, facilitate healthy group dynamics, organize and
manage paperwork, and keep their administrative teams informed. They
attend leader meetings and workshops several times per year.
Administrative
team:
This team supports the Group Leaders and is made up of representatives
for finance, fundraising, childcare, and communications. Each of these
roles is important to ensure the smooth running of each group.
Fundraising
Coordinators:
These women are members who assist with our fundraising events,
including the Fall sale, the coordination of the Winter Event and the
Spring sale.
Area
Coordinators:
This team is comprised of women who have all been leaders and have
agreed to mentor and support the leadership teams across the Network.
Board
of Directors:
The Metro Mothers Network Board of directors is comprised entirely of volunteers. The
board is responsible for overseeing the programming for MumNet, MumVet and MumExec groups.
The board is typically made up of members with combined
experience in a variety of areas. We are always searching for new talent as our orgranization continues to evolve and grow. If you are interested in becoming a candidate for the Metro Mothers Network Board
please send us an email at volunteer@mumnet.ca. These are positions that require commitment and vision. In return, you have the satisfaction of knowing that your contribution will make a significant difference to the lives of mother’s throughout the city of Toronto.
- SKILLS: Marketing, fundraising, human resources, accounting, finance, law,
communications, general management, business administration, event
management, non-profit governance, education. A passionate interest in making a contribution to Metro Mothers Network.
- TIME REQUIRED: Monthly meetings (2Hrs/mth) and considerable time devoted to
functional areas of responsibility. Board members are asked to consider a
two to three year commitment.
- SELECTION PROCESS: Candidates will be chosen based on best fit to meet the
needs of the board in supporting the organization.
