CPPA is rapidly rebuilding. We have several new board members with a strong mixture of experience and knowledge in organizational growth and positive psychology. Exciting new events and activities are being planned and under way.
We are planning to grow a community of volunteers so volunteers are not only asked to give of their time but in return receive the benefits of personal and professional development as well being part of an active strong community within the organization.
We require dedication and commitment from our volunteers but the payback is rich with that sense of purpose and a true sense of being part of this organization’s growth.
Why Volunteer?
We are committed to providing meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunities helping you grow and use your talents and strengths in a mutually satisfying environment. Whether you are starting your career, or are a seasoned professional, CPPA provides a great environment for you to flourish
Who should apply to be a CPPA Volunteer?
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- You gravitate towards the importance of psychological well-being and would like to learn more about how positive psychology principles can be applied to increase well-being
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- You would like to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who see the value of giving back through volunteerism
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- You would like to be part of a purpose driven organization focused on psychological well-being
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- You have a growth mindset and can-do approach
CPPA is seeking passionate, committed volunteers to share their talents with CPPA in the following roles:
2025 Canadian Workplace Well-Being Awards Volunteer Committee Members
The mandate of the Canadian Workplace Well-Being Awards (CWWA), now in its fifth year, is to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in workplace well-being practices. Organizations across Canada are invited to participate and share their initiatives by submitting an online application.
The CWWA is led by the Canadian Positive Psychology Association which promotes the practice of positive psychology and acknowledges that employee well-being initiatives that leverage the principles of positive psychology yield significant impacts on employees’ level of happiness and psychological well-being.
The following REMOTE role is available for individuals excited to support workplace well-being:
Manager Special Event Sponsorship -CWWA 2025
Reporting to the Chair of the Canadian Workplace Well-Being Awards, you are excited about workplace well-being and attracting sponsors for the Canadian Workplace Well-Being Awards. You will identify and contact like-minded corporations or foundations interested in supporting this important initiative. You will be part of the CWWA Committee and will have the assistance of team members.
There may be other roles available. Contact us to find out.
CPPA Positions:
Board Positions
CPPA is seeking passionate, committed volunteers to share their talents with CPPA as a board member and participate in the strategic direction and operations of the Association.
As a member of the Canadian Positive Psychology Board, you will perform the governance duties of a board member, enabling the achievement of the CPPA’s mission and strategic plan along with providing direct leadership on the execution of tasks within your portfolio. The following key roles are available for individuals with a strong interest and knowledge of positive psychology:
Board Secretary
Working in collaboration with the CPPA Founder and President, you will oversee the effective functioning of board governance in relation to CPPA bylaws and prepare minutes of monthly board zoom meetings. As custodian of the CPPA’s records as a non-profit organization, you will ensure the safekeeping of official documents and board records.
Director Fund Development
You will provide leadership in sourcing and securing grant funding for current and future projects to support the CPPA mission and initiatives. This will include researching possible funding sources, preparing proposals, gathering the necessary documentation, meeting the deadlines for grants and ensuring that the CPPA is meeting the requirements of funding bodies.
French Translator
Working with our communications and marketing team lead or in collaboration with other project leads for on various initiatives, you will provide professional English to French translations and adaptations of external communications, web pages and other CPPA communications.
Marketing and Communications Volunteers for both long term and short term positions who are knowledgeable about positive psychology and who are also skilled in graphic design, blog writing, social media and other marketing skills.
Event Planning Volunteers for virtual and onsite events
If you enjoy and are skilled in event coordination logistics such as registration, speaker management, online management, poster presentation coordination, PERMA activities (online and live), audiovisual and social media. We will have a number of roles we are looking to fill.
Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
Join us as a Volunteer Recruitment Specialist and play a crucial role in identifying and recruiting top talent for a variety of new initiatives that CPPA is launching over the next two to three years.
Working as part of the volunteer recruitment and engagement team your primary focus will be talent acquisition and recruitment, proactively identifying and engaging and recruiting top volunteer talent through carefully targeted sourcing efforts.
As part of our dynamic team, you’ll have the chance to connect with top talent, cultivate
meaningful relationships, and drive positive change in the field of psychology across Canada.
Volunteer Administrator
Are you a whiz at organization and love keeping things running smoothly? As the Volunteer Administrator, you’ll be the glue that holds our volunteer program together! You’ll take charge of the administrative side of volunteer management, from email responses to database upkeep, and even help us dream up exciting new ways to grow our volunteer team. If you thrive on planning, collaboration, and the occasional burst of activity, this role is for you!
If you are interested in learning more about these positions, or learning more about how you can assist CPPA, please email volunteers@nullcppa.ca
