Call for Committee Members

Join Committees on Community Engagement and Community Newspaper

If you have knowledge, experience, or a keen interest in community engagement, journalism, or newspaper editorial boards, this is your opportunity to contribute to community building.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? The UNA is seeking enthusiastic residents to join the volunteer committees below.

UNA Community Engagement Advisory Committee 

The UNA Community Engagement Advisory Committee (CEAC) provides advice to the UNA Board of Directors on matters related to improving the engagement of residents at the community level. The Committee also assists the Board in identifying and implementing initiatives that will improve the levels and effectiveness of resident participation in community life, with a view towards improving the overall quality of life in the university neighbourhoods.

Committee members will serve with an appointed chair from the UNA Board of Directors and other returning members, and will have support from UNA staff. There are seven (7) seats to fill in this committee and the term of appointment is two years. This is a volunteer Committee that serves without compensation.

You are encouraged to apply if you are a resident of the university neighbourhoods and a UNA Society Member with interests specific to community development, engagement and consultation, including:

• Recruiting and organizing UNA residents with appropriate experience who are interested in participating in UNA community advisory committees and working groups;
• Designing and delivering inclusive community consultation programs;
• Promoting sustainable decisions by recognizing the needs and interests of all community members, including decision makers;
• Finding ways to improving UNA residents’ level of engagement and involvement in community life;
• Working with boards and administrations in improving their effectiveness in dealing with community engagement and consultation processes.

For more information on the CEAC’s Terms of Reference, please visit: myuna.ca/una-committees.

To apply, please submit (a) your resume and (b) a cover letter addressed to the UNA Board of Directors to administration@myuna.ca by March 9, 2025.

Newspaper Editorial Committee 

The Newspaper Editorial Committee (NEC) oversees the content of community newspaper, The Campus Resident. In coordination with UNA staff, and guided by the UNA Community Newspaper Policy, the NEC will be responsible for setting the editorial direction of the newspaper, determining its content structure, and ensuring that the newspaper contains information important and relevant to the UNA community.

Committee members will serve with an appointed chair from the UNA Board of Directors and other returning members, and will have support from UNA staff. There are three (3) seats to fill in this committee and the term of appointment is two years. This is a volunteer Committee that serves without compensation.

You are encouraged to apply if you are a resident of the university neighbourhoods and a UNA Society Member with interests specific to community development, engagement and consultation, including:

• Journalism
• Publishing
• Editing
• News Reporting/Writing
• Photojournalism
• Current Events/Affairs
• Community Development
• Volunteer Recruitment

For more information on the NEC’s Terms of Reference, please visit: myuna.ca/una-committees.

To apply, please submit (a) your resume and (b) a cover letter addressed to the UNA Board of Directors to administration@myuna.ca by March 9, 2025.