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Successful operations and advocacy activities at the Toronto Board of Trade rely on the time and expertise of our volunteer members. Volunteer roles at the Board also offer businesspeople the opportunity to meet new people and gain new skills.
To that end, the Board offers volunteer opportunities in various working group areas. These include:
Secretariat: the Board of Directors and its sub-groups, manage the operations of the Board.
Policy: various policy working groups develop the Board's policy positions and advocate them to government.
Local Chambers: provide leadership to the Etobicoke, North York Scarborough Chambers of Commerce; each of which is a division of the Board.
YP: engages the younger members of the Board in community and activity-based initiatives.
Volunteer Charter
The Board has also developed a Volunteer Charter to guide the efforts and encourage a positive working environment.
Vision
In its role as the champion of a competitive and vibrant Toronto, the Toronto Board of Trade depends on the time, effort and expertise of its member volunteers. This diverse group facilitates the Board’s successful operations and represents all types of business – sizes, sectors and locations – across the city.
Toronto Board of Trade volunteers provide leadership that enables the Board to act as a business catalyst and offer the business tools required for our members’ success. Volunteer time spent on policy and advocacy activities create meaningful opportunities for governments to work with business on issues critical to Board of Trade members. Volunteer time spent on programs and operations allows our members to contribute to building a competitive Toronto.
In return for their contribution, Board of Trade volunteers gain knowledge and skills, and develop new relationships with Toronto’s best and brightest business talent. They also gain the satisfaction that they are contributing to the community and acting as champions for a healthy and strong Toronto.
Volunteer Privileges and Responsibilities
Volunteers have the opportunity to learn and grow and make new business contacts. It is our hope that Volunteers will act as ambassadors for the Board of Trade and for Toronto. Volunteers are responsible for contributing, attending meetings, ensuring volunteer work aligns with the Board of Trade's priorities, understanding and agreeing to the Board's governance policies and keeping confidential information secure.
Toronto Board of Trade Responsibilities
The Toronto Board of Trade is responsible for providing meaningful opportunities for volunteers to learn, grow, connect and contribute. The Board is responsible for providing professional staff support to volunteer committees and ensuring the work of our volunteers/staff aligns with the Board's priorities. The Board has a duty to ensure that volunteers understand the context/process under which their committees work. The Board is also responsible for recognizing volunteers for their time, effort and expertise.
Interested in volunteering?
In lieu of a volunteer application members are encouraged to submit their resume/cv to volunteer@bot.com. Please be sure to outline the areas of volunteering that most interest you and your full contact information. All submissions are reviewed on a monthly basis and follow-up with the applicants will take place after that time.
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