Like any member-based organization, the Editors’ Association of Canada relies on member engagement at both the national and branch levels. The Toronto branch is only as strong as its volunteers, and volunteering can only make you stronger. A benefit of membership, volunteering is an excellent opportunity—not just for editorial camaraderie, but also for professional development. And there are a wide range of options!
Volunteer Opportunities
| Seminar Hosting
Help instructors set up, clean up, and run seminars, introduce the organization to non-members, and socialize with your fellow members—all while sitting in on seminars for free! Contact: Seminars Chair, toronto_br_pd_chair@editors.ca | | Mentorship Program
Pair up with a new or transitioning editor looking for guidance and sage advice. Face-to-face meetings are not a requirement for a successful mentorship pairing. Contact: Mentoring Committee, toronto_membership@editors.ca
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| Meeting Greeters
Welcome fellow members to the monthly branch meetings, collect payments, provide receipts to guests, and distribute information about EAC events and initiatives. A great way to get to know people! Contact: Member Relations Chair, toronto_br_membership_chair@editors.ca | | Special Projects and Events
Many things happen on a regular basis at the Toronto branch, but sometimes we need help with something special—from working miracles with a spreadsheet to planning a party. And we’re always open to ideas. Contact: Vice Chair, toronto_br_vice-chair@editors.ca |
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| PR Committee
Help the PR chair reach out to potential members and clients by publicizing events and promoting the branch. Tasks range from visiting publishing classes to helping develop and implement a long-term marketing strategy. Contact: Public Relations Chair, toronto_pr_chair@editors.ca | | Seminars Committee
Work with the seminars co-chairs to plan and execute the seminar season, help coordinate volunteers, and even help with new professional development initiatives. Contact: Seminars Chair, toronto_br_pd_chair@editors.ca | |
| Edition
Copy editors, proofreaders, and designers are always welcome, but it’s writers that make the branch newsletter great. Tackle a writing assignment or submit your own proposal. Contact: Newsletter Chair, edition@editors.ca | | Ad Hoc Committees
Ad Hoc Committees Sometimes special events and projects require full-fledged committees—rates guidelines, nominations, strategic planning, and conferences are just some recent examples. Contact: Vice Chair, toronto_br_vice-chair@editors.ca | |
| Q & A Leaders
Share your knowledge about the association and the profession with new and potential members before the monthly branch meeting. Contact: Member Relations Chair, toronto_br_membership@editors.ca | | Branch Executive
The branch executive is elected in May at the branch AGM. Recruitment for positions happens all year round in preparation for nominations. Contact: Past Chair, toronto_br_past-chair@editors.ca |
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| Affaires francophones
Nous avons besoin de bénévoles francophones au niveau de la section Toronto et au niveau national. Si tu es un membre francophone et tu désires faire du bénévolat pour l’ACR, veuillez envoyer un courriel à la coordinatrice des affaires francophones pour la section Toronto, Nancy Foran, à toronto_br_vice-chair@editors.ca. | | Program Report Writers
Every fourth Monday the branch meeting includes an entertaining and informative program on topics that range from editing graphic novels to small business accounting to the changes to the new edition of The Chicago Manual of Style. Give fellow members who couldn’t make it to the meeting insights into the program by writing the report, which is published either in the branch newsletter or online. Contact: Program Chair, toronto_br_program_chair@editors.ca | |
For more details about volunteering with the Editors’ Association of Canada, please see the national volunteer policy.
