Volunteer Opportunities

Board of Directors

At the WTJHS Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday May 15, 2025 the members will elect a new Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee is responsible to prepare a slate of nominees for the thirteen director positions. Eight of the current directors have agreed to continue, and 4 new directors have been found, leaving 1 vacancy, the Chair of the Board. Consider volunteering for this important vacancy. The estimated time commitment is an average 12 to 15 hours a month including one Board meeting, normally held on Zoom. The roles of the director filling the Board Chair vacancy will be:

Chair of the Board

Note: If this vacancy is not filled at the 2025 AGM, any interested WTJHS member will be considered for appointment as Chair of the Board during the year.  Please respond to junctionhistorical@gmail.com with your interest.

OTHER VOLUNTEER ROLES

In addition to the vacant Director roles, volunteers are needed for other vital roles, as well as volunteers who can be available for occasional support, as listed below.

  1. Social Media Support – Responsible for occasional support for making social media posts to be posted by Social Media Coordinator.
  2. Event/Display Helpers – Help organize and deliver public events and displays for members to staff in public places.
  3. Helpers for WTJHS booth at Farmers Markets – Help with setup and operation of booth including public interaction.
  4. Volunteers for local delivery of three issues per year of the Leader & Recorder – receive or pick up packages and deliver within about one week.
  5. Members, Leader & Recorder Editorial Group – Help plan the contents and look for authors; may research and contribute articles if they wish.
  6. Meet and Greet Volunteers at public meetings and events – Welcome attendees, track attendance, and invite their participation.
  7. Walking Tour Helpers – Help plan and organize walking tours in the neighborhood; assist in running 1 or 2 per year.
  8. ‘They Walked These Streets’ helpers – help set up and take down displays each November, and support community engagement.
  9. Help publicize WTJHS events – Help arrange advance publicity about WTJHS events in conjunction with the social media team.