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Montreal Area SAM Positions August 2009

Montreal Area SAM Positions August 2009

Anyone who has learned the techniques of Knowledge as taught by Maharaji who would like to volunteer for the following positions is welcome to apply.

There are now more options of volunteering to participate and help Maharaji in his work. You can find local opportunities that interest you and coincide with your skills, or you can participate in virtual projects. There is a new online virtual service hub that you can register for, locate participation opportunities that can be done from home, and collaborate with others virtually. To do so please visit: virtualservicehub.net.

For more volunteer opportunities: www.WOPG.org. Below are volunteer opportunities that are now available and are posted (or will soon be posted) on the aforementioned website. Contact Karen Shine or Stephen Goldberg to apply or get more information on these positions.

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TPRF VOLUNTEER - Montreal Rotary International Club Convention

Date Published	Saturday, 1 May 2010
Deletion Date	July 1 2010
Objective	Share TPRF information with the attendees of Rotary International Convention and other exhibitors. Collect and consign information on the attendees interested in potential collaboration with TPRF. The convention will be held in Montreal from June 19 to June 23, 2010.
Responsibilities	Be an active part of a team of volunteers offering the RIC attendees information on the humanitarian work of TPRF. Share TPRF information with event attendees. Be up-to-date on the activities of TPRF, especially the Humanitarian Activities. Represent TPRF with established standards of excellence. Listen and respond appropriately to questions. If you do not know an answer, ask your manager; do not assume.
Reports to	TPRF Exhibit Manager.
Works with	TPRF Exhibit Manager and other volunteers.
Description	Speaking confidently with professional and business people about the nature and scope of TPRF’s humanitarian work, sharing accurate information. Helping to forge links between TPRF, local / national Rotary Clubs and potential partner charities for future projects. Ensure that each person is treated respectfully and leaves the TPRF area satisfied and informed. Provide feedback and input on improvements. Assist with either set up or take down of TPRF's booth or both, — for those available before and after the event days.
Skills and Experience	Passion for the humanitarian work of TPRF. Fully informed about TPRF — especially the Humanitarian activities — and about the aims and purpose of Rotary International. Willingness to learn, Integrity, Sincerity and Dedication. Ability to operate TV, DVD player and laptop — desirable, not essential. Able to listen to others and communicate with sensitivity and diplomacy. Understanding of and ability to work with a team.
Resources Required	Living in the Montreal area. Is passionate about life and has received the techniques of knowledge as taught by Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji.
City — Location	Greater Montreal area.
Estimated Time Required	Conference call trainings will be offered — attend 2 out of 3 — four weeks prior to event for training and update of materials. 1-hour pre-event meeting. 3 to 4 hour shifts from Sunday June 20, to Wednesday June 23 — attend two or more of these four days if possible. 1 hour for debrief after event, via conference call. 6 weeks leading up to the event to spend a short time each day: Study the Inspire articles, press releases and TPRF website in order to understand the depth of the wide ranging and rapidly expanding activities of the Foundation. Learn background information about Rotary International.
Additional Information	Training will be provided for this, including briefings on the work of Rotary and on the aims of the exhibit. The Montreal Rotary International Convention will be held in Montreal from June 19 to June 23, 2010.
Duration	Role: 8 weeks prior to and up to 1 week after event. Project: 10 months prior to and up to 1 week after event. Project end date: 1 week after event.
Application Closing Date	To be able to participate to the trainings before the convention, one needs to apply right now or at the latest at the beginning of June 2010. Closing date: June 15 2010.
For this position, contact	Gaétan Tremblay. Back to page index

President of New Montreal Non Profit Organization

Date Published	Saturday, 27 February 2010
Deletion Date	March 31 2010
Objective	The role of the president is to assure that the new organization has a plan in place to manage local finances and activities in order to support and promote Prem Rawat’s work in the Montreal region.
Description	Works closely with the director of Events and the Secretary-Treasurer and assure that they have the tools they need to do their job. Acts as local contact with organizations such as WOPG, INTELLA, TPRF and others that are recognized as official supporters of Maharaji’s work. This includes an event with Maharaji in Montreal. Informs the community of new developments regarding local events supporting Maharaji’s work, through the various communication mediums that are in place. Reports to the members of his team and the Montreal community.
Skills and Experience	Understanding of basic accounting and financial reports. Respect of confidentiality. Respect of transparency. Good communicator and good listener. Comfortable with working in a team environment. Bilingual — French and English.
Resources Required	Living in the Montreal area. Is passionate about life and has received the techniques of knowledge as taught by Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji.
City — Location	Greater Montreal area.
Estimated Hours per Week	Estimated at 4-5. May vary according to time of year.
Additional Information	Briefing from local helper will be provided.
Duration	One year extendable.
Application Closing Date	March 31 2010.
For this position, contact	Steve Goldberg. Back to page index

Director of Events, New Montreal Non Profit Organization

Date Published	Saturday, 27 February 2010
Deletion Date	March 31 2010
Objective	The Director of Events has the responsibility of assuring that the events and activities in the community are happening and well organized to support and promote Maharaji’s work and the needs of the members of the community.
Description	Works closely with volunteers such as event directors, Key library managers, Knowledge review session managers, etc, to make the events happen. Reports to the President.
Skills and Experience	Good ability to organize. Respect of confidentiality. Respect of transparency. Good communicator and good listener. Comfortable with working in a team environment. Bilingual — French and English.
Resources Required	Living in the Montreal area. Is passionate about life and has received techniques of knowledge as taught by Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji.
City — Location	Greater Montreal area.
Estimated Hours per Week	Estimated at 2-4. May vary according to time of year.
Additional Information	Briefing from local helper will be provided.
Duration	One year extendable.
Application Closing Date	March 31 2010.
For this position, contact	Steve Goldberg. Back to page index

Secretary-Treasurer of New Montreal Non Profit Organization

Date Published	Saturday, 27 February 2010
Deletion Date	March 31 2010
Objective	The role of the Secretary-Treasurer is to manage the finances and accounting of the new organization in order to support and promote Prem Rawat’s work in the Montreal region.
Description	Works closely with the volunteers, including the President and the Director of Events. Performs bookkeeping of income and expenses using an accounting software. Manages financial transactions and informs the other directors. Creates and manages a budget according to planned activities. Reimburses expenses in accordance with the budget. Maintains relationship between the financial institution and the organization. Communicates regularly the financial situation to the organization. Prepare the annual financial report. Reports to the President.
Skills and Experience	Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices. Respect of confidentiality. Respect of transparency. Good communicator and good listener. Comfortable working in a team environment.
Resources Required	Has a computer. Lives in the Montreal area. Is passionate about life and has received techniques of knowledge as taught by Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji.
City — Location	Greater Montreal area.
Estimated Hours per Week	Estimated at 2-3. May vary according to time of year.
Additional Information	Briefing from local helper will be provided.
Duration	One year extendable.
Application Closing Date	March 31 2010.
For this position, contact	Steve Goldberg. Back to page index

Knowledge event Coordinator
Knowledge event includes Knowledge sessions (K6) and Knowledge Reviews (KR)

Date Published	Saturday, 31 October 2009
Deletion Date	March 2010
Opportunity-ID	141-10.31.2009-0 ID from www.WOPG.org
Objective	To make K6 & KR available in Montreal on a regular basis.
Description	Works closely with local facilitators to schedule, plan, and manage K6 and KR sessions. Helps develop local support team for sessions. Plans and facilitates preparation according to the local K6 Team manual.
Skills and Experience	Daily access to personal computer and e-mail. Respect confidentiality. Comfortable with working in a team environment. Must be bilingual — French and English.
Resources Required	Living in the Montreal area. Must have received techniques of knowledge as taught by Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji.
City — Location	Greater Montreal area — south shore, Montréal, Laval.
Estimated Hours per Week	Sessions are scheduled once or twice a month in the Montreal region. When a session is scheduled: 2 hours during the week for planning; one to 2 hours for set up and 6 hours for day of K6 session itself.
Dates and Times Required	Ideally, week end availability would be appreciated once a month. It is not mandatory for the Coordinator to be present at each scheduled session
Additional Information	Briefing from K6 facilitator about K6 team manual will be provided.
Duration	Six months extendable.
Application Closing Date	Until filled.
For this position, contact	Zijad Sabovic. Back to page index

Venue Researcher

Date Published	June 30 2009
Deletion Date	August 29 2009
Opportunity-ID	173-06.30.2009-866 ID from www.WOPG.org
Objective	Research venues suitable for a possible event with Maharaji in Montreal.
Description	Research venues for various event types and audience sizes in Montreal. Update and maintain current list (Excel spreadsheet) of possible venues with detailed information, including size, person contacted, rates, availability, distance to nearest airport and heliport, parking and street conditions. Maintain excellent interactions with venue personnel. Communicate with event planning team, event manager, and security team. Walk through venue with security team. Brief the event Contract Negotiator when event gets confirmed.
Skills and Experience	Excellent communication skills. Basic computer skills — spreadsheet. Able to arrange conference calls. Must be bilingual — French and English. Resides in the Montreal area. Business appearance.
Resources Required	Access to computer, Internet, and phone.
Estimated Hours per Week	Varies according to imminence.
Dates and Times Required	Must be available during business hours Monday through Friday.
Additional Information	Present Venue Researcher will train and assist until comfortable in role.
Duration	Six months extendable.
Application Closing Date	Until filled.
For this position, contact	Karen Shine. Back to page index

Fundraiser

Date Published	July 27, 2009
Deletion Date	September 30, 2009
Objective	Create an event fund all year round. Specifically, to raise funds immediately for upcoming event with Maharaji in Montreal: August and September 2009.
Description	Generate funds, create fun events. Communicate the need to locally support an event with Maharaji, by voluntary contributions, to people with Knowledge in the Greater Montreal Area: Montreal area, Ottawa, Québec, Vermont and New Hampshire. Build a team to help reach all members of the community. Use of "Montreal Info" electronic newsletter, bilingual teleconference calls and other communication tools necessary in short term: 3 to 4 weeks prior to possible event and ultimately all year long.
Skills and Experience	A creative person, good communication skills, bilingual — fluent French and English —, able to build a team. Works with Convention Plus and Event Team.
Resources Required	Access to computer, Internet and phone.
Estimated Hours per Week	2 to 3 hours in the short term, to be decided on over long term..
Dates and Times Required	Works from home, with possibility of team meetings to organize events in future.
Additional Information	Someone living in the Montreal area or close by: Ottawa or Quebec.
Duration	Six months to a year, extendable.
Application Closing Date	Until filled.
For this position, contact	Jennifer. Back to page index

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