Volunteer with Govern

Be Part of Govern for Impact’s Volunteer Network

(from the desk of our CEO, Karen Fryday-Field)

Everyone wants to be part of something and to do something that matters – something that makes a difference in the world,
i.e. positive impact.

But where can you start?

You can put your passion and your knowledge and talent to work to enhance governance excellence around the world by volunteering with Govern for Impact.

We are an international organization committed to building and sustaining highly functioning boards is a holistic discipline, separate and apart from the executive and management skills. When both a board and its executive pull in the same direction with strong clarity about their distinct and mutually dependent roles, there occurs a synergy that propels a non-profit or business or government entity to thrive, strengthening its impact on the people and communities it services. At Govern for Impact, not only do we imagine such a future, we diligently and deliberately work toward it – with devotion, passion, and know-how. We invite you to engage with us. The sole purpose of Govern for Impact is to help advance this reality.

No matter where you live or your specific knowledge in governance, you can make a difference by sharing some of your time with our ‘Govern Volunteer Network’. To explore possibilities please see the Govern for Impact website to see what we are about. Also check out the list below to see some the volunteer jobs available right now. You can also call Kathy Wiener (908-456-1302 or [email protected]) or contact Athens Kolias ([email protected]). We welcome your involvement and ideas. I also look, forward to connecting with you (Cell: 519-671-2510 or [email protected]). In the next few weeks, there will also be a place on our website to register your interest in joining our Volunteer Network. I really hope that you choose to join this amazing team of people.

Some of the Govern for Impact Volunteer Network Positions Available

Volunteer Roles	Volunteer Descriptions
Demonstrated Impact Team	Member (specific research qualifications)
Consistency Team	Member (specific Policy Governance expertise qualifications)
Knowledge Team	Volunteer Content Curators
Marketing Team	Member (marketing and/or membership growth expertise preferred)
Social Media Team	Member (social media experience helpful)
Advanced Practitioner F2F Forum	Presenters

More Volunteer Roles	Volunteer Descriptions
Annual Conference	Volunteers Welcome and Onsite Registration Workshop Room Hosts Direct attendees to pick-up stops, social events, etc. 1-2 people general assistance (put brochures on seats, do errands Conference Planning Track Leads
Young Governance Professionals Group	Volunteer Members
Learning Hubs (Learning Circles)	Members, Leaders, and Back-up Leaders Board Administrators’ Hub Education Organizations’ Hub Faith-based Organizations’ Hub Consulting Hub Simplifying Policy Governance
Governance Impact Journal	Authors of articles on governance matters, on governance impact, and/or on Policy Governance
Introductory Policy Governance Seminars/Workshops	Presenters
Membership Growth Development	Volunteer
Annual Report Preparation/Graphics	Volunteer to Assist
Website	Content Authors

Team Leader Volunteer Positions	Volunteer Descriptions
Volunteer Engagement Team Leader	Coordination of volunteers and volunteer opportunities
Affiliates Team Leader	Supporting the strategy for meeting the needs of Govern affiliates
Strategic Partnerships Leader	Building and maintaining strategic partnerships
Annual Program Conference Team Leader	Planning and leading the annual conference in collaboration with the CEO

Internships

Outreach

Knowledge Curation

Metrics, Evaluation and Analytics Development

Proposal Writing

Marketing Production

Transcription/Session Note Taking

Conference and Event Logistics and Support

And much more . . . . . . Please let us know what questions you have about these amazing volunteer positions.

If you are interested in building governance excellence in your organization, your community, or across the world, joining Govern for Impact’s Volunteer Network will definitely provide you with rich resources and relationships with knowledgeable colleagues. I have been part of this volunteer network for over 15 years and so I am confident you will find it rewarding.

Your professional background, talent, and energy will be very much welcomed at Govern for Impact.

Best Regards,

Karen Fryday-Field