Volunteer Opportunity - RHF Youth Leadership Committee

rickhansenfoundation· Rick Hansen Foundation School Program
🌍 Remote📍 Remote📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVolunteer

About this role

                                                     VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY


                                 Rick Hansen Foundation Youth Leadership Committee


                                     Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP) 

Purpose 

RHF is accepting applications for volunteers between the ages of 13 – 30 for the Youth Leadership Committee.  

The purpose of the Committee is to support the professional growth and advancement of youth through the provision of a voluntary, mentorship program.  Professional growth includes the development of soft skills such as public speaking, record keeping, time management, conflict resolution and emotional intelligence. 


Term 

September 2026 - August 2027 (one year term) 


Time commitment 

Members commit to one meeting per month generally held the third Saturday of the month at noon (12:00pm) Pacific Time from September through June. 


Responsibilities 

The Committee is accountable to the Manager, RHFSP. 

  • Attend an intake summary meeting; 
  • Attend regular meetings, and contribute to the agenda and meeting discussion; 
  • Review and provide feedback on meeting minutes, work plan and performance reports; 
  • Complete the annual reporting survey; 
  • Ensure two members are present for the annual report presentation; 
  • Protect the privacy of individuals with respect to personal information; 
  • Take proactive steps to mitigate real or perceived conflicts of interest. 


Membership 

Youth between the ages of 13-30 inclusive and living in Canada wishing to join the Committee must first submit an application form. Applications are assessed by School Program staff with potential for Committee member voting. The Committee will include a maximum of nine (9) Members with a Committee Chair and Vice Chair; the majority (over 50%) of Committee members must be youth living with a physical disability. 


Qualifications

  • Must be aged 13-30 inclusive; 
  • Must currently reside in Canada; 
  • Demonstrate an ability to constructively participate in a fair and open-minded manner; 
  • Demonstrate an ability to consider a broad range of views that reflect the diversity of their local community(ies); 
  • Possess a good knowledge and understanding of issues that are relevant to youth with disabilities; 
  • Demonstrate an ability to facilitate communication and engagement with youth; 
  • Show a willingness to celebrate the success and achievements of youth with disabilities; 
  • Possess the capacity to commit for the required duration; and 
  • Agree to be subject to a criminal background check. 


How to Apply 

Please apply by filling in this Application Form with the required information.  Please answer the questions with EITHER a video submission OR by answering each question with a written paragraph. For the two questions marked "Lived Experience," choose ONE to answer that is most relevant to you. 


Applications will close at 11:59 pm PT on Monday July 27, 2026. 

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