Chapters
A network of Chapters across Canada composed of CADRA volunteers.
A Chapter is basically a group of committed volunteers who work on behalf of Canadian Aid to Africa to organize events, carry out educational campaigns and advocacy efforts, and even assist in augmenting CADRA's broader network of human resources.
The Chapters include an array of experienced individuals, who can help in the planning and execution of each of these events. Our goal in pulling together a group of volunteers is to maximize the efforts of our limited staff resources at our headquarters in Ottawa. We are convinced that dedicated, motivated, and skilled groups of people can bring CADRA to a new level of name recognition and private fundraising in Canada.
Background on CADRA Chapters
The Mission of the CADRA Chapters
CADRA Chapters help further the organization's mission of ending poverty, hunger, and social injustice in Africa by:
- Raising private funds in Canada
- Educating the general public about hunger and CADRA
- Pre-screening for Human Resources
How Chapters Operate
CADRA's Chapters:
- Are teams of professionals who can dedicate their time and skills
- Meet on a regular basis
- Organize fundraising and communications activities in their respective regions
- Work on a volunteer basis
- Are composed of 5 to 10 individuals with defined roles
- Are a local extension of CADRA throughout Canada
- Are fully briefed by CADRA, receive a training manual and on-going support from CADRA
Chapter Members are expected to:
- Attend Chapter meetings
- Commit time to achieve chapter goals, e.g. planning a fundraising or advocacy event
- Use their resources and experience to further chapter goals, e.g. media background, corporate contacts, university connections, etc.
Characteristics CADRA seeks in Chapter Members:
- Knowledgeable about CADRA
- Knowledgeable about hunger and humanitarian issues
- Commitment to alleviating hunger and poverty
- Self-motivation
- Ability to mobilize support and motivate others
- Excellent writing and speaking skills
- Professionals in their field
- Have creative ideas to reach goals
- Can make the time and effort commitment
- Highly organized and work well in a group
Questions, Concerns, Interest?
Contact CADRA at e-mail info@Canada-Africa.org.
