The OBHS currently has openings for the following volunteer positions:
Advocacy Committee Member
- to promote the inclusion in school curricula and the broader community of Black history materials
- to monitor and respond to issues and events in a manner that promotes Black history and heritage
Budget Committee Member
- to create financial projections for the OBHS
- to handle bookkeeping matters
Fundraising Committee Member
- to provide ideas and plans to increase funding for the OBHS
- to develop sponsorship opportunities to encourage more involvement of the corporate community as part of fundraising
Leaders of Tomorrow Committee Member
- to create and carry out leadership activities and events for and by African-Canadian youth to assist them in understanding the relevance of Black history to their life endeavours and pursuits
- to select appropriate candidates for scholarships when required
Oral History/Geneaology Committee Member
- to identify and capture the stories of Canadians of African origin using various means
- to prepare replies to community or academic requests for information
Membership/Outreach/Volunteers Committee Member
- to recruit new members and volunteers
- to determine the skills needed by the OBHS and to recruit those current or potential OBHS members who have those skills to carry them out
- to encourage organizations interested in Black history to collaborate with the OBHS
Museum/Library Committee Member
- to ascertain what and where there may be books or artifacts reflecting the experience of Canadians of African origin
- to determine where the planned OBHS centre for African-Canadian history and culture might be established
- to seek support for the creation of this centre and display of these holdings
Newsletter Committee Member
- to write about historical or contemporary events and issues
- to photograph or videotape OBHS events and other historical events
Programme Committee Member
- to plan and organize educational meetings and conferences
- to handle the details of the launching event for Feb as Black History Month - the "Brunch"
Research Committee Member
- to access OBHS and other materials while researching Black historical people, places and events
- to reply to community and/or academic requests for information
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The OBHS urgently requires a bookkeeper. Please apply asap.
