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Ottawa Chamberfest Board of Directors – 
Call for Nominations 

Board Director Opportunities 
Ottawa Chamber Music Society (OCMS) also known as Ottawa 

Chamberfest is currently seeking four candidates to join its Board of 

Directors as of January 1, 2026. 

About the Board 
The Ottawa Chamberfest Board consists of up to 15 passionate music 

enthusiasts and community leaders dedicated to the mission of changing 

lives through music. Directors provide strategic leadership, oversee the 

organization’s management and operations, and support fundraising and 

investment initiatives. Ideal candidates demonstrate a commitment to 

community engagement, collaborative teamwork, and possess governance 

experience or expertise in related fields. New directors will contribute their 

skills and insight to shape the organization’s future and support its 

sustainability. 

Desired Skills and Experience 

The Board is especially interested in candidates with skills in: 

 • Financial management 

 • Accounting 

 • Fundraising 

 • Community engagement 

 • Marketing and communications 


Board Responsibilities 
Directors participate in monthly Board meetings and serve on committees 

such as Governance, Finance and Fundraising. Each term of office is two 

years, with the possibility of renewal for a second and third term. 

Key Responsibilities include: 

 • Strategic Oversight: Guide the OCMS team to align with the mission 

and contribute to Ottawa’s cultural and educational needs. 

 • Financial Stewardship: Oversee OCMS assets and financial 

resources, including budgeting, management, risk assessment, and 

fundraising initiatives. 

 • Governance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal and 

ethical standards and promote transparency and accountability. 

 • Fundraising and Resource Development: Support resource 

acquisition and leverage professional networks to secure funding. 

Director Nominee Qualifications 
 • Experience with board governance 

 • Background in public, private, or not-for-profit sectors 

 • Communications and marketing expertise 

 • Strong interpersonal skills 

 • Reflect diversity of the Ottawa community and uphold equity, 

diversity, and inclusion 

 • Strategic decision-making abilities 

 • Willingness to act as an advocate in external networks 

 • Collaborative and partnership-minded 

 • Knowledge or appreciation of music 

 • Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset 

Key Expectations 
 • Attend Board and committee meetings and participate in strategic 

initiatives 


 • Uphold integrity and ethical standards 

 • Promote diversity and inclusion in Board activities 

 • Engage with Ottawa stakeholders as appropriate 

 • Represent the organization and attend events 

Application Submission 
Interested individuals are invited to submit their expression of interest, 

including a cover letter and CV, to the Chamberfest Governance Committee 

at <a href="mailto:hr@chamberfest.com" target="_blank">hr@chamberfest.com</a> by November 3, 2025. 


<a href="mailto:hr@chamberfest.com" target="_blank">mailto:hr@chamberfest.com</a>

Ottawa Chamberfest

Ottawa Chamberfest Board of Directors

***Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only***Assignment Type: Canadian International VolunteerAssignment ID: VA-106783Assignment Title: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion AdvisorPartner: WUSC – Guyana (ENGAGE Youth)Country: GuyanaDuration: 6 monthsTime Commitment: Full time<h2>Assignment Context</h2>Are you passionate about gender equality and social inclusion? Do you have gender equality programming skills to share?As the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor with the WUSC Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) Guyana project, based in Georgetown, Guyana, you will support the partner and key stakeholders from Guyana’s Hinterland regions, in developing and implementing comprehensive gender equality programming.Apply today to have an impact on Indigenous youth, especially young women, from Guyana's Hinterland regions!<h2>Roles and Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Support the design, development, and implementation of a project and context specific gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) strategy to guide current and future programming</li><li>Work closely with WUSC team and key stakeholders to design, develop and implement appropriate gender equality, gender mainstreaming and inclusive initiatives, including gender assessments and analysis, gender-sensitive work planning, community gender training and awareness programs, and capacity strengthening of key actors&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in developing and facilitating gender training and awareness initiatives for multiple audiences, including WUSC team and volunteers, project stakeholders and partners, and engaging men and boys around positive masculinities&nbsp;</li><li>Support the development and implementation of gender equality and social inclusion monitoring tools, to facilitate effective data collection, analysis and reporting on GESI project outcomes&nbsp;</li><li>Consistently facilitate application of a gender equality lens to all project resources and activities, such as, ensuring communications resources are gender, age and youth sensitive, culturally appropriate, and context relevant</li><li>Participate in the WUSC GESI Community of Practice to share experiences, learnings, provide and receive peer-to-peer mentorship, coaching and participate in knowledge sharing sessions&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in pre-assignment training</li><li>Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives with Canadian audiences before, during, or within 6 months after the end of the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, funds, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers must also report on each of their public engagement activities through our Volunteer Information Portal. Virtual chats and individual check-ins can be booked with the Senior Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment and during the 6 months following its completion to seek guidance and support with their public engagement activities.</li><li>Canadian volunteers are required to do at least one activity that contributes to meeting a fundraising target of $1,500. The minimum requirement is met by each volunteer using our Volunteer Information Portal to report having sent one message to their network about their volunteer assignment that includes the link to the WUSC Shared Impact Fund webpage. This message also counts as one of their three required public engagement activities. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training, and resources to achieve the fundraising goal.</li><li>Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.</li></ul><h2>Experience and Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Degree and/or formal/professional training in gender/women’s studies, social sciences, or a related field</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with youth, women and minority groups in gender equality and empowerment programming</li><li>Strong skills in conducting gender equality and social inclusion analysis, development of gender sensitive data collection tools, monitoring and evaluation of gender equality outcomes</li><li>Experience in programming on gender equality, equity, inclusion and promotion of diversity targeting vulnerable and marginalized groups</li><li>Awareness of gender equality and equity issues with Indigenous people considered an asset</li><li>Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in field of expertise</li><li>A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and working in collaboration with Indigenous communities</li><li>Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.</li><li>Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development, are assets</li><li>Professional experience working or volunteering in the Caribbean is an asset</li><li>Written and oral fluency in English.</li></ul><h2>Project Description</h2>ENGAGE Youth is a 5-year project funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) with the Ultimate Outcome “to enhance the empowerment of Indigenous and rural youth, especially young women, in target regions of Guyana” by facilitating improved and meaningful participation of youth in decision-making at the personal, household and community levels; and strengthening the network of local, regional and national stakeholders to effectively address the social and economic needs and aspirations of Indigenous youth from target regions. The ENGAGE Youth Theory of Change is premised on the assumption that increased engagement of Indigenous youth at the personal, household and community levels, and an improved local, regional and national system of stakeholders, will result in enhanced empowerment of Indigenous youth, especially young women. ENGAGE Youth takes a holistic approach to empowerment, which recognizes the significant needs of the target group and importance of the broad-spectrum of key stakeholders required to achieve the ENGAGE Youth Ultimate Outcome. The project utilizes human-centered design (HCD) approaches that allow for active participation of Indigenous youth in designing and implementing initiatives, and a systems approach that facilitates identification of root problems and focuses on actions that enhance sustainability through working closely with local actors and organizations. ENGAGE Youth supports Indigenous youth from Regions 1, 7, 8 and 9 in Guyana. The main project partners include government ministries and agencies; non-governmental organizations; and community, national and regional organizations that work with Indigenous youth.<h2>Partner Description</h2>World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to enhance education, economic opportunities, and empowerment for youth and women. WUSC works with a diverse network of volunteers, students, institutions, governments, and businesses. WUSC is the implementing agency for the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded five-year project – Empowering the Next Generation: Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE Youth) in Guyana. The ultimate goal of ENGAGE Youth is to enhance the empowerment of Indigenous and rural youth, especially young women, in target regions of Guyana. ENGAGE Youth will support the enhanced empowerment of Indigenous youth, especially young women, through awareness raising and public engagements on gender equality; provision of life-skills education; enhanced access and referrals to social services; access to applied training in relevant employability, livelihood, business development and entrepreneurship skills; and delivery of skills training and responsive grants to enable young people to effectively engage in youth-led enterprises and economic initiatives. Through financial and technical support, ENGAGE Youth will strengthen the capacity of local, regional and national stakeholders to effectively develop and implement sustainable, gender-responsive, and youth sensitive initiatives that address the social and economic needs and aspirations of Indigenous youth, especially young women.<h2>Support Package</h2><ul><li>Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment</li><li>Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers</li><li>In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment</li><li>Language training in country of assignment, where required</li><li>Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance</li><li>Airfare to and from the assignment country</li><li>Visa/work permit</li><li>Pre-departure medical exam</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vaccinations and antimalarial medication</li><li>Criminal record verification</li><li>Vacation leave entitlement</li><li>Debriefing after completion of assignment</li><li>An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!</li></ul>

World University Service of Canada (WUSC)

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor | Guyana | Volunteer Internationally 

Women Warriors’ Healing Garden (WWHG) is a federally-registered Canadian not-for-profit based in Ottawa, Ontario. Since 2015, we’ve been creating safe, inclusive spaces at our hobby farm where veterans from marginalized communities—women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals — can heal, connect, and thrive.We’re currently looking for volunteers in the following areas:<ul><li>Animal Care&nbsp;– help care for our therapy animals</li><li>Gardening – help maintain our healing gardens and green spaces</li><li>Crafting – lead creative activities and workshops</li><li>Peer Support – accompany veterans to appointments/activities&nbsp;</li><li>Construction – lend your skills to building and maintenance projects</li><li>Fundraising – support grant writing, donor outreach, and campaigns</li><li>Events – help plan and run community gatherings</li><li>Balms, Salves &amp; Soaps – lead these workshops</li></ul>

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