The Basics

WISE NL is a non-profit organization that has been successfully operating in Newfoundland and Labrador for over 30 years because of the active involvement of dedicated member volunteers.

Acknowledging that non-profit resources are limited, WISE NL focuses on high quality, high impact, and high leverage projects and programs.

Many hands make work light so we also try to manage implementation so that the work that needs to be done can better fit the already busy schedules of our members.

WISE NL membership is required for all volunteer leadership positions.

Vision, Mission, & Strategic Goals 2017-2022

Our Programs & Activities

• Student Summer Employment Program
• Indigenous Youth Initiatives
• Mentorship Program
• Speaker Series

Board of Directors

WISE NL is managed by volunteers on a working Board of Directors who support the mission of WISE NL. The Board is assisted by other volunteers, committee members, paid staff, and contractors who are hired as needed.

Overall Board Expectations: 

• Must be a WISE NL member in good standing.
• Understand and support the objectives of WISE NL.
• Be committed to ensuring that current and new WISE NL programs continue to serve our members and beneficiaries.
• Participate in Board meetings, training sessions, and special meetings as required.
• Attend and promote activities organised or endorsed by WISE NL. 

Interested in joining the Board of Directors?

• Description of Board Member Responsibilities 
• Call for 2027 Board members will be released mid-October 2026.
• Resumes and Statements of Interest for the 2027 Board of Directors are due TBD.
• Any questions? Send a message to techsupport@wisenl.ca.

Committee Positions & Extra Hands

• Committees provide support for internal operations – Communications, Membership, Operations, Records, Funding, Program Review and Strategic Planning.
• Efforts of the Board are greatly facilitated through the help of individual volunteers working on specific tasks. These tasks are limited in nature and can easily fit in the busy schedules that our members often face. We are looking to assemble a pool of volunteers who can be called upon when assistance is needed.
• On occasion a committee member may be asked to attend a board meeting.
• Experience with the tools we use is very helpful but not required except where noted below. Training is provided.
• The tools we use are: WordPress, MailChimp, Facebook, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Zeffy, Zoom, Google Calendar, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

If you can’t commit to a Board or Committee role, we can always use extra hands to handle one-time tasks such as staff a registration table, stuff name tags, present a science fair award, or tend a booth for an hour or two. The actual task would depend on the activity. If ad hoc support is more your speed, please consider putting your name on the distribution list that is used when a little extra help is needed.

• Click here to add your name to the “Extra Hands” distribution list.

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Employment Opportunities

None at this time.