COG Seeking Growing Up Organic Volunteer Director

Growing Up Organic

Canadian Organic Growers (COG) is looking for a volunteer director for their Growing Up Organic (GUO) program in Ottawa. Some of the duties include:

  • Oversees the GUO Program carrying out our Mission and Strategic Plans
  • Reports to monthly meetings of the COG OSO Steering Committee under the umbrella of COG National.
  • Leads the Growing Up Organic Program with support from the GUO Advisory Group through the GUO Manager.
  • Oversees and ensures fundraising plans and liaises with funders of the GUO program notably the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and Grant funders.
  • Develops the GUO Annual Budget in conjunction with the GUO Manager and Advisory Group.

For more information and for the full volunteer description, please click here.

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