Volunteer

Before reading through this list of job descriptions let's discuss the human aspect of filling a volunteer role. There is a learning curve, albeit an exciting one for most of us. The only pressure around performance will be that which you exert on yourself. There is a patient supportive team available for assistance in whatever way it is needed. If one team member is unable to address a situation, a team member who can will be sought.

For the most part, (within the confines of being human and fallible) we work without attaching ourselves to outcome. If a volunteer discovers themselves unable to meet a commitment it is as simple as saying such. We are organizing ourselves around the principle of oneness...what works best for you is what will be best for the good of the whole.

We would also like to mention that the descriptions below are guidelines, each person who currently holds a stewardship role with HT Canada brings to their role their own special skills, passions, and personality.  If you are considering stepping up to be the change you wish to see by volunteering for a stewardship role with HT Canada, we invite you to share with us your own vision for the role you see yourself in.

A list of current coordinators and open positions can be found HERE.



Country Coordinator - Crossover Canadian Coordination Team & Global Council

The Country Coordinator is the center of the Coordination Team wheel. His or her responsibilities include: facilitating communication between the Country & Worldwide team; facilitating communication amongst the Coordination Team; delegating tasks and responsibilities to the Coordination Team; budgeting; coordinating National events; providing guidance, inspiration and assistance to all Stewards in their Country.


Functional Teams Coordinator - Canadian Coordination Team

The Functional Teams Coordinator fulfills a multitude of tasks including: facilitating communications between functional teams and the Coordination Team; preparing National newsletters; answering inquiries from Teammates; assisting the Coordination Team with projects; participates in the conversation loop for Coordination and Functional Team volunteers. This position involves a great deal of multi-tasking. Functional Teams Coordinator is probably the most intensive position in HT Canada.


Regional Coordinator- Crossover Canadian Coordination & Regional Team

There are two Regional Coordinators, one for each Region. These men and women are the center of the Regional Team wheel. Their responsibilities are much like those of the Country Coordinator, but fulfilled on a Regional level, facilitating communication amongst the Provincial Coordinators and serving as a liaison between the Canadian Coordination Team and the Provincial Coordinators.


Provincial Coordinator - Regional Team

Provincial Coordinators serve one of the most important roles in Humanity's Team. They are the ones who are in closest communication with the Teammates. Provincial Coordinators serve as a liaison between the Regional Coordinator and local community leaders such as Group Facilitators. Provincial Coordinators participate in conference calls once a week, on average, with the Regional Coordinator. They may assist with planning and coordinating events, workshops and retreats in their home Province/Region in addition to participating in HT Leadership Conferences with the rest of the Canadian Team once a year. Provincial Coordinators have extremely diverse responsibilities. At times, they are performing tasks normally associated with every other position on the Canadian Coordination Team, but doing so on the local level. This is a fluid role, involving between 10 and 15 hours a week, depending on what activities they are currently involved with. At the same time, a Provincial Coordinator is strongly supported in every way by the Regional Coordinator, as well as the rest of the Canadian Coordination Team. This position requires a diverse skill set including: proficiency with email programs; Microsoft Word or Excel; excellent communication skills; a working knowledge of, or willingness to learn how to access the internet and log into web-based programs, and the ability to identify and support local community leaders.


Abundance Coordinator - Canadian Coordination Team

The Abundance Coordinator is responsible for bookkeeping, accounting, and filing reports to federal and provincial government agencies as required as well as playing a key role in the identification of by-laws/constitutions/formats for corporate decision making.  He or she creates the HT Canada budget and coordinates all fundraising events.  The Abundance Coordinator acts as a liaison between all other country-abundance coordinators and keeping up with worldwide abundance projects, goals & guidelines and following them.  He or she identifies where funds will be allocated with the input of the Coordination Team.  One of the key roles of the Abundance Coordinator is fostering an abundance mentality amongst teammates.


Education & Inner Work Coordinator - Canadian Coordination Team

The Education & Inner Work Coordinator will utilize a strong understanding of written and recorded New Spirituality Sources into a cohesive resource to be made available to all HT Teammates. He or she will facilitate New Spirituality related resource books, materials and activities through the newsletter / website.  This position requires a diverse skill set including: proficiency with email programs; Microsoft Word & Excel; excellent communication and writing skills; strong and diverse knowledge of New Spirituality Source, Sacred Texts.  This position will also act as a resource for educational related activities such as retreats and leadership conferences.  The ideal candidate for this position is someone who will grow and expand the role with imagination and a genuine desire to gain and impart knowledge.


IT/Web Coordinator & Team - Crossover Canadian Coordination Team & Regional/Functional Teams

The IT/Web Team is essential to the communicative abilities of Humanity's Team Canada. We seek to compile a team of, at minimum, 2 additional individuals.  The team will be part of ensuring a smooth flow of communication between the Canadian, Regional and Provincial sites.  There are a total of 3 sites to be maintained on the Canadian servers, in addition to an intranet, email (setup and support) and databases. A wide range of IT/Web skills are sought. Any or all of the following are useful, but candidates must possess at least one: HTML, Dynamic HTML, Java Scripting, SQL, PHP, Flash, MySQL, basic database construction, and familiarity with using CMSs. On a less technical note, the ability to translate English web content into French web content would be a definite asset.  Self-taught is just as valuable as formal training for these positions. We recognize that skill is more important than a certificate. A working understanding of integrated systems is important. These positions require a minimum of 10 hours per week.


Special Projects Coordinator - Canadian Coordination Team

The Special Projects Coordinator works closely with the Country Coordinator and the rest of the Canadian Coordination Team. This role requires someone with a very diverse background ranging from the ability to effectively complete tasks in a timely manner, to the ability to organize and oversee a small team of people who are offering their skills to HT. A Special Projects Coordinator needs to be exceptionally organized and have strong computer and web-based skills. No actual programming languages are required, but proficiency with most Windows-based document programs is a must, along with a working knowledge of "point and click" web useage. Strong research skills are a plus. The ideal candidate can devote approximately 10 hours per week to their duties.


Youth Coordinator - Crossover Canadian Coordination Team & Education & Inner Work Functional Team

The Youth Coordinator is a relatively new function on the Canadian Coordination Team.  We recognize the wisdom that our young teammates are able to offer to the rest of the world and wish to create a safe place for them to share, grow, and learn.  The Youth Coordinator will work closely with the Education and Inner Work Coordinator and the Canadian Coordination Team to facilitate in the creation of programs and events geared towards youth in today's world.


Translation Coordinator and Team - Crossover Canadian Coordination Team & Functional Teams

The Translation Team Coordinator touches base with the Coordination Team and Functional Teams and ensures with the support of the Translation Team that all communications to our Canadian Teammates are offered in both English and French.  These communications include but are not limited to, our French and English websites, our newsletters, and special communications.