CPF-NWT: W HERE D O Y OU S EE Y OURSELF ? September 4, 2014

How can I get involved with CPF? 1.As a member of the general public; 2.As a CPF-NWT member; or 3.As a partner!

Who can get involved? 1.Kids/students 2.Families 3.Parents & caregivers 4.Schools, teachers, administrators 5.Organizations & associations 6.General public

Do I need to speak French? CPF-NWT supports all who are interested in K-12 French Second Language learning in the NWT Includes core French, early, late & intensive French immersion levels Partners with francophone community to enhance learning and cultural opportunities for students

Getting involved as…. Participant? Volunteer? Member of the general public? Member of CPF- NWT?

The Continuum Increasing time, commitment & benefits - Receives information - Participates in activities and events Benefits: - Quality & relevent information on FSL & CPF activities (all) - Range of activies offered (all) - Member-only activities (M) - Negotiated benefits (M)* P ARTICIPANT - Sharing information received - Active online participation (e.g. likeing Facebook posts) Benefits: - Social networking (all) - Increased awareness of CPF-NWT activities and information (all) M ICRO V OLUNTEERINGS - Activity-based (e.g. judge at Concours; chaperon an activity; etc) - Function- based (e.g. runs Facebook content for a Board) Benefits: - Volunteer recognition (M) - Skills development (all) - Community involvement (all) 1 T IME V OLUNTEERING - Chapter Board (M) - Branch Board (M) - Ad hoc Committee (e.g. Concours planning; review committees; etc) Benefits: - Opportunity to shape organization (e.g. vision, priorities, etc) (all) - Training opportunities (M) G ROUP V OULNTEERING - Serve in an Executive position on one of the Boards (e.g. President, Secretary) - Chair Committee meetings Benefits - Build/strengthe n management & leadership competencies (M) - Travel opportunities (M) L EADERSHIP

Participant Receives information Participates in activities and events Benefits: Quality & relevant information on FSL & CPF activities (all) Range of activities offered (all) Member-only activities (M) Negotiated benefits (M)* Time/commitment: Attend activity offered

Micro-volunteer Sharing information received Active online participation (e.g. liking Facebook posts) Benefits: Social networking (all) Increased awareness of CPF-NWT activities and information (all) Time/commitment: 2-3 minutes (reading, sharing, online engagement)

1-time Volunteering Activity-based (e.g. judge at Concours; chaperon an activity; etc) Function-based (e.g. runs Facebook content for a Board) Benefits: Volunteer recognition (M) Skills development (all) Community involvement (all) Time/commitment: Commitment limited to duration of a specific activity Can choose type & number of activities to engage in

Group Volunteering Chapter Board (M) Branch Board (M) Ad hoc Committee (e.g. Concours planning; review committees; etc) Benefits: Opportunity to shape organization (e.g. vision, priorities, etc) (all) Training opportunities (M) Volunteer recognition (M) Skills development (all) Community involvement (all) Time/commitment: Regular meetings Meeting preparation (reading & review of any documents shared) Sharing CPF-NWT info & activities through network (as appropriate)

Leadership Serve in an Executive position on one of the Boards (e.g. President, Secretary) Chair Committee meetings Benefits Build/strengthen management & leadership competencies (M) Travel opportunities (M) Opportunity to shape organization (e.g. vision, priorities, etc) (all) Training opportunities (M) Volunteer recognition (M) Skills development (all) Community involvement (all) Time/commitment: Executive responsibility (e.g. finance; secretarial; strategic direction to staff; etc) Regular meetings Meeting preparation (reading & review of any documents shared) Sharing CPF-NWT info & activities through network (as appropriate)

Opportunities Attend a CPF-NWT activity – check out the calendar! Like us & follow us on Facebook! Share our posts & invite your friends! Nominate a teacher or volunteer for an award! Become a member! Sit on a committee! Assist with an activity! Join a Board – Chapter or Branch!

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