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.
Members can also complete one of our volunteer interest forms to be contacted when new opportunities arise that may fit your skill set and interest.
Please remember that volunteering is a members only benefit, so only members can complete the application form.
- Coastal/Greater Vancouver – apply here
- Fraser Valley – apply here
- Vancouver Island – apply here
- Southern Interior – email
- Central Interior – email
- North – email
- Yukon – email
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:
Current Volunteer Opportunities
At the moment there are no specific openings for volunteers. Please complete the form above for your region or reach out to your Member Relations Manager through the link below.
- Coastal/Greater Vancouver – apply here
- Fraser Valley – apply here
- Vancouver Island – apply here
- Southern Interior – email
- Central Interior – email
- North – email
- Yukon – email
Be a Mentor
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.
Host a Roundtable or Community of Practice
Roundtables and communities of practice are groups of CPHR BC & Yukon members who meet on a regular basis to discuss HR issues of mutual interest. The focus can be an area of practice, industry sector, or type of practice. Any member is welcome to submit a proposal to host a roundtable or community of practice. Member Relation Managers recruit for new hosts to take over from a volunteer who is stepping down.
Help at Conference
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 volunteer contributions to CPHR BC & Yukon. Applications will be accepted in September 2022 for the 2023 Conference.
Join a Committee
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: Professional Awards Committee, Professional Mentoring Program Committee, Conference Advisory Committee, Advisory Councils. Calls for expressions of interest are sent out on an as-needed basis for these committees, so be sure to keep your email up to date to receive these notices.
Write for Us
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.
Regional Advisory Councils
CPHR BC & Yukon is divided into eight 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.
Opportunities Outside of CPHR BC & Yukon
CPHR BC & Yukon encourages you to volunteer in your community. Here are some of the volunteer positions that we are aware of in and around BC and the Yukon.