The Military Family Services (Global) Advisory Committee (AC) is a group of volunteers representing Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) families and communities across the Global community.
The AC works to enhance MFS’s capacity to implement programs and services for all Canadian military families regardless of where they are located.
As a group of volunteers, the AC is not authorized to act as decision-makers or policymakers. AC members provide advice to MFS about community needs and evaluate the effectiveness of programs. CAF members (in a non-official capacity), and their civilian spouses/partners and dependents (18 years or older) are eligible to volunteer for the AC. Fifty-one (51) percent of the voting membership must be civilian family members of CAF members. Members representing a particular region must reside in that region at the time of recruitment.
COMPOSITION OF THE AC
- Africa-Middle East
- Latin America – Caribbean
- Asia – Pacific
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MFS AC?
- Opportunity to share expertise and advice;
- Opportunity to be part of a consultative voice than can directly influence the responsiveness of MFS to meet the needs of the CAF ROW-Global community;
- Personal growth and development through community contribution; and
- Enhance your professional resume and/or portfolio.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Eagerness to represent your community;
- Personal qualities: commitment; self-motivation; empathy; and respect;
- Interpersonal skills: team spirit; collaboration; critical judgment and prioritizing; ability to work toward consensus; and ability to connect with military families;
- Communication skills: writing, verbal, and presentation skills; diplomatic communication; supportive communication; and ability to speak to issues facing military families; and
- Technology skills: comfort with electronic communications and file storage.
- Assets: analytical thinking; needs assessment; planning and coordination; systems thinking; time management; experience in program/policy development, implementation or evaluation and assessment; organizational awareness; experience in non-profit, private or government sectors
The MFS AC meets once a quarter and meetings are conducted online. No special computer equipment or programs are required but reliable internet is required. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact MFS Community Coordinator, Tammy Kingston at [email protected]
