Volunteer Openings
Most of our volunteer positions are filled. You can contact Justin Trottier at jtrottier@cficanada.ca for more information.
A great way to contribute to the Centre for Inquiry Ontario and the freethought movement is by volunteering at the Centre.
Volunteers are expected to contribute an average of 4 hours/week for a minimum of 3 months. This is required to receive a letter of completion and/or reference letter.
Please contact Pam Walls with any volunteering enquiries at: pwalls@cficanada.ca
Cafe Skeptique Discussion Leader:
Our monthly discussion group, Cafe Skeptique, meets the last Saturday of every month at a local coffee shop to talk about such things as alternative medicine, conspiracy theories, pseudo-science and other topics under the broad scope of 'skepticism'. This is a fun, informal discussion group that is need of a leader to choose the monthly topic, research the topic, think of discussion questions, try and find 'experts' on each subject to attend the meeting and lead the group discussion. The leader should have a background/interest in science, philosophy and skepticism, and should be good with people. Contact Pam Walls to apply, pwalls@cficanada.ca
ESL Teachers:
We require ESL teachers every second Tuesday from 5-7 pm to help lead discussions with ESL students. These classes are aimed at promoting not only English skills, but critical thinking skills as well. The discussion topics range from science and technology to religion and ethics. This is an opportunity to not only enourage others to
speak
, but to
think
as well. The only experience required to participate is strong English skills.
Promotions Committee Members:
The Centre for Inquiry Ontario requires committee members for our Promotions Committee who would be in charge of the following tasks: creating banners or posters, postering in the community and campus, using online promotional strategies and strategizing long term promotional campaigns. The members would work together while corresponding with other committees at CFI Ontario (social services, community outreach, programming, etc) as to what events need to be promoted and how. These individuals must be willing to do the work (ex: physical postering) as well as contribute to creative ways to promote events (social networking, press releases, interviews, etc.).
Skills And Experience Required: Graphic design, basic computer skills and basic management skills are all ideal, but not a must.
Fundraising and Development Chair and Committee Members:
The Centre for Inquiry Ontario requires volunteers to create fundraising material (brochures, DVDs, displays, etc), participate in presentations and meet with individual donors. One of the main responsibilites will be to increase new and renewing memberships.
Programming Chair and Committee Members:
The Programming Chair will oversee and coordinate events, delegate to committee members and supervise longterm program planning. The Programming Committee works closely with the Executive Director to coordinate CFI events.
Film Screening Sub-Committee Members:
The Film Screening Sub-Committee requires a Chair who will oversee CFI's monthly film screenings as well as committee members to help host and organize screenings. The Chair and committee will choose the films, organize event posters, do the physical postering and engage audiences in discussion after the screenings.
Committee for the Advancement of Scientific Skepticism (CASS):
The Committee for the Advancement of Scientific Skepticism (CASS) requires dedicated individuals to help organize various campaigns aimed at countering false or inaccurate scientific claims made in the media. We are always looking for writers, researchers and editors to help us offer a rational, evidence-based voice to increasing media coverage of "alternative medicine" and pseudo-science.
Multimedia:
CFI requires individuals to process, edit and upload videos of events and media appearances, as well as videotape events.