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About the Position
Position:
3543 - Director, Memberships & Volunteers
Organization:
Location:
Mississauga

Goal

 

Leash-Free Mississauga (LFM) is a non-profit organization passionate about supporting safe, friendly, and fun Leash-Park Zones in Mississauga. As an established member-driven, volunteer-run group of residents, the organization works closely with the community and the City of Mississauga (Parks, Animal Services, and By-Law), where responsible dog ownership is encouraged. We do this by advocating for additional Leash-Free Parks and improvements to existing parks, as well as undertaking public education, events, Leash-Free Park clean-ups, memberships, and fundraising initiatives.

 


Description

 

As the Director of Memberships & Volunteers serving on LFM’s board of directors, you will play an important role in ensuring that the organization has the necessary members and volunteers to support its mission and activities.

  1. Recruits, coordinates and promotes membership engagement and volunteer activities.
  2. Monitors and prepares membership and volunteer reports; tracks membership/volunteer information.
  3. Identifies and works closely with digital marketing and communications to prepare member and volunteer information
  4. Prepares membership benefits package and volunteer appreciation activities.  
  5. Recruits volunteers and coordination of volunteer training and orientations
  6. Assists with the AGM by verifying membership for voting purposes.
  7. Manages member and volunteer databases, prepares reports, and tracks information in collaboration with the secretary and board members.


Benefits

  • Have fun, meet new people and expand your network.
  • Develop new skills and expand existing knowledge in membership and volunteer management, communication and organization skills.  
  • Help support a safe and fun environment for dogs and their owners. 
  • Enjoy volunteering in a friendly and supportive environment. 

 


Qualifications

  1. Excellent oral and written communication skills to engage volunteers and potential/existing LFM members.
  2. Strong organizational skills to host membership and volunteer initiatives in collaboration with Board members
  3. Good computer skills to manage databases; recommends new technology to manage volunteer and member programs.
  4. Good interpersonal skills to recruit and orient volunteers and build membership support for LFM
  5. Collaborate with the Digital Marketing and Communications Directors to prepare engaging content for social media, the website, and in-person Board activities.
  6. Understands the non-profit sector and is excited about contributing to organizational sustainability and resiliency.
  7. Collaborate and build strong relationships with LFM Zone Park Representatives, Board members, stakeholders, partners, volunteers, and the community.

 

 

Min Age: 21
Max Age: 75   
Police Check: Not required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment starting 2025-03-31 AND ending 2026-12-31
Shifts are available Anytime

The Board of Directors meets remotely once a month on the first Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. During the year, some activities and events are held on the weekends at various leash-free zones in the city. 


Training

Orientation, training and written materials provided. 


More Details
Areas of Interest: Information Technology, Boards & Committees, Animal Welfare, Program Coordination, Volunteer Coordination
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals, Newcomers, Older Adults
Apply before: 2025-03-31



How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
https://leashfreemississauga.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/LeashFreeM/
http://Other: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leashfree/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/leash-free-mississauga/
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