Volunteer
Opportunities
in Montreal

• Action for Women's Empowerment (AWE) Global Organisme de bienfaisance qui soutient l’autonomisation des femmes à travers l’entrepreneuriat. Registered charity that supports women’s empowerment through entrepreneurship. Organisme de bienfaisance qui a pour mission l’autonomisation des femmes.

Human Resources Consultant

Offer number: 00977

• Action for Women's Empowerment (AWE) Global Organisme de bienfaisance qui soutient l’autonomisation des femmes à travers l’entrepreneuriat. Registered charity that supports women’s empowerment through entrepreneurship. Organisme de bienfaisance qui a pour mission l’autonomisation des femmes.

Activity sector(s)

• Agriculture and Environmental Protection
• Food security and Nutrition
• Education and Teaching
• Employability and Social Integration
• Women

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Type(s) of activity Other

District Remote volunteering

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Volunteer Role: HR Consultant / Recruitment Lead

AWE is creating a new, part-time Operations Manager role (paid, contractual) that is central to strengthening the organization’s internal operations. This is the first time AWE is hiring for this function, and it is a priority for the organization.

We are seeking an experienced volunteer to lead the recruitment process for this role, and to support the recruitment of two new Board members, as well.

The Volunteer HR Consultant will lead and support a clear, fair, and values-aligned recruitment process. Working closely with the Executive Director, this person will help ensure AWE attracts strong candidates aligned with its mission and stage of growth.

This is a time-limited, hands-on leadership role with real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Manager Recruitment (Primary)

• Advise on role scope and recruitment approach
• Support finalization of the job posting
• Design and manage the recruitment process (timeline, screening, interviews)
• Lead or support candidate screening and interviews
• Advise on selection, contracting considerations, and onboarding

Board Recruitment (Secondary)

• Support recruitment of two new Board members
• Help clarify role profiles and desired competencies
• Support outreach, screening, and interviews as needed

Working Relationship

• Works closely with and reports to the Executive Director
• Collaborates with Board leadership as appropriate

Time Commitment

• Time-limited (approximately 2–4 months)
• Estimated 3–5 hours per week during active recruitment
• Flexible scheduling

Who This Role Is Well-Suited For

• Experience in HR, talent management, executive search, or organizational development
• Interest in contributing expertise to a mission-driven organization
• Comfort working with small organizations

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Spoken Language(s) English Bilingual FR-EN

Specific Needs Accessible for people with limited mobility Available only evenings and weekends One-time or short-term commitment (2 months or less)

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

	Before noon Afternoon Evening
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