The Green Party of Canada will be holding its National Convention from August 24 to 27 here in Ottawa. The National Convention will combine a policy conference, where the membership decides the direction for party policy; and the elections for party leader and National Council.

Deadlines

• June 16, 2006 (by mail) or June 30, 2006 (by e-mail): Submit Resolutions
• June 27, 2006: Membership Sign-up (to vote for the leadership as a newly registered member, this is your deadline)
• June 30, 2006 (by e-mail): Early Bird Registration On-line ($270 / Tax Receipt - $160)
• June 17 to August 4, 2006 (by mail) or August 18, 2006 (by e-mail): Regular Registration ($300 / Tax Receipt - $190)
• August 24, 2006: Constitution Ballot (Mail-in vote only)
• August 24, 2006: Convention Ballot (Leader and Council) Mail In (your ballot envelope must be postmarked on or before this date to be counted)
• August 24-27, 2006: Late Registration at Convention

For more information, see the national website.

The Green Party of Canada is NOW looking for volunteers for the National Convention! Application deadline is July 10th.

All volunteers who commit to 1 training session* before the convention and a minimum of 4 shifts at the convention will receive free access to all convention activities! The regular price for attending the National Convention is $300, so don’t miss this great opportunity!

As most of you already know, this summer is a very exciting time for the Green Party of Canada. We have outstanding candidates running for leadership, a record number of people running for council positions, a record high membership of over six thousand members and a policy convention from August 24 to 27. At the National Convention we will be debating and voting on policy resolutions, electing a new Leader of the Party and the governing Council, and holding a general meeting of the membership to select Shadow Cabinet Advocates, the Ombuds Committee and vote on various resolutions.

We are looking for volunteers to help out at the convention with ballot counting, translation, recording of workshops, registration, photography, general information, facilitating debates and more!

Volunteering for the National Convention is a great opportunity to learn about and participate in the political process, while also making many new friends who share similar values. You can learn important new skills and gain work experience, or use these hours towards required volunteer hours for school programs.

Applications will be accepted on a “first come, first served” basis, so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible!

How to Apply

Go to the application page link for complete job descriptions, a list of the shifts available, and an application form!

Deadline: July 10, 2006

Contact: Megan Dietrich, Convention Organizer
mdietrich@greenparty.ca
1-866-868-3447

As a result of the recent surge in membership and the GPC National Convention, we are offering multiple volunteer positions to fill the role of ‘Volunteer Web Designer’ at our national office in downtown Ottawa. Further descriptions for this volunteer job posting is attached and brief descriptions are pasted below. The position requires a minimum commitment of 3 hours per week, over a minimum of two months.

The work is performed between 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Click here for the official job description (PDF)

How to Apply

E-mail a resume and cover letter in French or English, to volunteer@greenparty.ca or fax to 613-482-4632.

Contact: Andrea Horan