Eneract is a volunteer-driven organization. We are committed to providing an enriching experience for all our volunteers and make every possible effort to provide training and support.

There are a number of ways to get involved with us.

1. Become an Eneract member
2. Join a committee
3. Volunteer to help one of our projects

1. Become an Eneract member

Click here to learn more about Eneract membership.

2. Join a committee

There are four great committees that need your help.

a. The Outreach and Communications committee is looking for three (3) individuals to serve a minimum one-year term on the committee.

Duties of the committee include:

• Market and publicize Eneract, its projects and activities. This involved, but is not limited to:
• Overseeing website development and
• Overseeing newsletter (electronic and print) publication.
• Help develop and implement Eneract’s communications plan;
• Co-ordinate Eneract’s attendance at community events;
• Co-ordinate, with the Membership & Volunteer Committee, volunteer participation at these events;

Skills required include:

• Prior experience in marketing and communications
• Team worker
• Prior experience in publishing and graphic design is an asset

Time requirement: varies. Minimum 5 hours per month.

 

b. The Membership and Volunteer Committee needs two (2) individuals to serve a minimum one-year term on the committee.

Duties of the committee include:

• Co-ordinate membership recruitment and development programs and plans;
• Work with Events Committee to organize bi-annual membership events;
• Co-ordinate volunteer recruitment and orientation;
• Develop and manage a membership and volunteer fulfillment plan;
• Co-ordinate recruitment for the Board of Directors, as necessary;
• Co-ordinate orientation for new Board members;
• Co-ordinate with the Outreach & Communications Committee for volunteer attendance at public events and for contents for the newsletter.

Skills required include:

• Experience with human resources or volunteer management is an asset
• Ideas or experience on engaging members
• Coordination skills
• Multitasking
• Detail oriented

Time requirement: varies. On average 5 – 7 hours per month.

 

c. The Policy Committee needs three (3) individuals to serve a minimum one-year term on the committee.

Duties of the committee include:

• Review current issues that relate to Eneract’s mandate and recommend positions/actions to the Board;
• Be responsible for responding to said issues as directed by the Board, including organizing press conferences, news advisories, etc;
• Track programs being planned or currently underway in other organizations to avoid duplication of efforts and to highlight possibilities for partnerships;

Skills required include:

• Interest in energy issues and desire to take (and inspire) action
• Experience with similar roles an asset

Time requirement: varies. Minimum 5 hours per month.

3. Volunteer with our one of our programs.

a. Smart Steps, Simple Solutions program

If you are interested in helping us get the energy conservation message across to ethnic communities in the Toronto area, please contact us immediately for more information.

Specifically, as a volunteer you can help Eneract to:

1. Identify community media agencies;
2. Identify issues that affect your community;
3. Identify potential for positive behavioural change within your community;
4. Implement a media plan within your community. The media plan will include the following:
   • Opinion Editorials
   • Articles in local community papers
   • Letters of the Editor
   • Print advertisements
   • Radio/TV Public Service Announcements
   • Subway/Recycle bin advertisements
   • Radio/TV Interviews.
5. Lead workshops with community groups;
6. Translate materials into target languages and
7. Other activities as identified in focus sessions.

Email your resume to info@smartliving.ca or call 416.488.3966 if you’d like to get involved.