Board of Directors

Organizational Description: Walk The Rainbow is a youth led, winnipeg based organization dedicated to destigmatizing 2sLGBTQ+ identities, and educating the community.The goal of Walk The Rainbow is to take meaningful actions towards 2SLGBTQ+ issues. These actions include workshops, speeches, social media awareness, fundraising, and more.Volunteer Opportunity DetailsVolunteer Opportunity ID: 5410Description of Duties:Attend and actively participate in monthly Board meetingsContribute to organization planning, oversight, and advisoryDeveloping and maintaining strong goals and visions for Walk The RainbowAssist in creating organization policies and Code of ConductProvide input and advice to members of the organizationEnhancing the public image of Walk The RainbowNote: Board directors have the opportunity to be elected into specific executive positions (ie. Director of Volunteers), more details will be provided upon recruitment to the board.Skills Required:We are seeking passionate advocates who bring a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to Walk The Rainbow. We are looking for individuals who will firmly advocate for the vision and cause of Walk The Rainbow, championing queer equity. Directors must possess strong teamwork and leadership skills, and be passionate about youth.Assets of a board director include;- An eagerness to participate in monthly board meetings, share your ideas, and be an active member- A devotion to Walk The Rainbows' core values and mission- Previous experience in leadership that lays the foundation for a successful board director- A desire for social equity, and the motivation to create changeSkills Gained/Related Careers:Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+Time Commitment: Remote Volunteering , Flexible HoursBoard meetings will be held monthly (2 hours each, with the exception of the AGM which may be held longer). Scheduling of board meetings will depend on the needs and commitments of its members.Specific committee meetings will be held separately, and follow a unique schedule developed by its members.Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg- Assiniboine South- Downtown- Elmwood- Fort Garry- Inkster- Point Douglas- River East- River Heights- Seven Oaks- St. Boniface- St. James-Assiniboia- St. Vital- TransconaDoes opportunity require a criminal record check? NoDoes opportunity require a child abuse registry check? NoOpportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school creditAre able to attend with a support personUses a mobility deviceFrench speaking / Bilingual (French and English)Organization will provide: A letter of referenceCertificate of recognitionTraining/OrientationIf youdo notreceive an automated confirmation emailIMMEDIATELYafter applying for a volunteer position through this form:a) Be sure your email address was correctly enteredb) Check your junkmail / spam folderApply for this volunteer opportunity* First Name:* Last Name:Address:City:Province:Postal Code:Daytime Telephone:Evening Telephone:* Email:Attach resume with cover letter:*.pdf, *.txt, *.doc, *.docx @ 5 MB Max ONLYB Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2Suite 511, 428 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3C 0E2Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr