Volunteer:

Volunteering at CPHR BC & Yukon allows you to further your professional development, share your knowledge of human resources and expand your network of business associates while supporting the delivery of the association’s programs and services.

Volunteer commitments may also qualify for CPD hours. There are several kinds of volunteer opportunities for members to consider: ongoing (usually a minimum one-year term commitment), or ad hoc (one-off events or commitments).

CPHR BC & Yukon values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and we are attuned to the strength and value that DEI brings to our association. In an effort to effectively represent our membership, and encourage diverse perspectives, CPHR BC & Yukon is committed to being inclusive at all levels. It is very important that our advocacy and programming efforts are inclusive of all people, especially those from communities that have been traditionally marginalized. We invite participation from members of all ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, and sexual orientation and encourage those interested in volunteering to share any relevant information about lived experience or background in the more information section at the end of the volunteer interest form.

Thank you for considering volunteering with your professional association! Most volunteer opportunities that are open for applicants are announced in your regional newsletter, so be sure to sign up to receive this in the Member’s Only section of the website.

Here are a few examples of volunteer opportunities that you might consider applying for:



Any calls for volunteers are sent out in bi-monthly regional member newsletters and/or listed below. Please ensure you are subscribed to our newsletter to receive these opportunities.

Call for 2026 Conference Committee Members
Apply to be on our 2026 Conference Committee here.
Application Deadline May 23, 2025 11:59pm PDT.
Please note: This is not an application to volunteer for onsite event support for conference.

Student Ambassadors for 2025-2026
Visit our Student Connections Page for more information. Positions open until filled.

Call for Mentors Cohort #2 2025
Open June 2 – June 30, 2025

The Professional Mentoring Program (PMP) links an established human resources professional (mentor) with an emerging HR practitioner (protege) and provides the match with a framework to guide both participants through the development of the relationship. The benefits to mentoring are numerous and mentors are always needed. Intake of mentors and protege applications happen in mid November of each year. More information can be found on the mentoring page of our website.

We rely on member volunteers to host a variety of peer groups including but not limited to; communities of practice, roundtables, membership 101 sessions, or community HR meet ups. These peer groups are where CPHR BC & Yukon members (and in some instances non-members) meet on a regular basis to discuss HR issues of mutual interest, gather for community building and/or information sharing. These roles are filled on an as needed basis either when a volunteer steps down or coming to the end of their term, or when a new group is formed/created at the discretion/decision of the Member Relations team.

Roundtable or Community of Practice Hosts
Any member is welcome to submit a proposal to host a roundtable or community of practice. Roundtables and CoPs are reviewed annually in late June.

HR Meet Up Community Ambassador Host
An informal gathering, hosted by members in smaller underserved city, town or communities. If you would like to consider becoming an HR Meet Up ambassador in your community read here for more information.

Volunteers ensure the smooth operation of the annual CPHR BC & Yukon Conference & Expo. Duties may include the setup and monitoring of session rooms, exhibitor support, onsite registration assistance, access control and providing information and directions for conference delegates. Volunteers commit to 25-30 hours over the course of three days. Conference volunteers are selected based on their history of engagement and other volunteer contributions to CPHR BC & Yukon. Applications for 2025 conference are now closed. Applications for the 2026 conference will open in Fall 2025.

CPHR BC & Yukon’s Board of Directors and committees are composed of member volunteers with specified qualifications and experiences. Volunteers are selected based on recommendations from the Advisory Councils and CPHR BC & Yukon staff. The following committees are served by volunteer members: HR Spotlight Committee,  Conference Advisory Committee, CPHR Audit Committee, Validation of Experience Review Committee, Regional Advisory Councils (limited regions) and other general portfolio/programming committees as needed in each region.

Calls for expressions of interest are sent out via your regional bi-monthly newsletters from your Member Relations Manager. Be sure to subscribe and keep your email up to date to get notifications of volunteer opportunities.

We are now seeking applications for the following committees:


Call for 2026 Conference Committee Members
Apply to be on our 2026 Conference Committee here.
Application Deadline May 23, 2025 11:59pm PDT.
Please note: This is not an application to volunteer for onsite event support for conference.

PeopleTalk magazine and PeopleTalk online have a variety of writing opportunities throughout the year. For more information about writing for us, please review our writer guidelines along with how to apply/whom to contact.

CPHR BC & Yukon is divided into six geographical regions to maximize our ability to address the needs of our membership and to create an efficient and effective model to offer services and networking opportunities. 

Learn more about CPHR BC & Yukon Regional Volunteers

Opportunities Outside of CPHR BC & Yukon

CPHR BC & Yukon encourages our members to volunteer in the community. Reach out to your Member Relations Manager if you have a volunteer HR opportunity in your not-for-profit association.