Volunteer Opportunities

As evidence of commitment to the principle of lifelong learning, all FNHPs are expected to meet a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirement. All FNHPs are required to engage in 20 hours of continuing professional development annually to ensure they are up-to-date on the most current First Nations housing management issues and practices. The only requirement for the 20 hours is that education must be relevant to housing management.

Here are three opportunities for certified FNHPs to obtain a portion of their MOC requirement by volunteering with FNHPA:

1. Become a Board Director - Nominations now open for Québec and Ontario

Upcoming Election Details:

Currently, there are two (2) vacancies on the First Nations Housing Professionals Association (FNHPA) Board of Directors. One (1) vacancy in Ontario and one (1) vacancy in Québec. Voting members (Certified and Candidate Members) in good standing with the First Nations Housing Professionals Association are invited to nominate members from the Ontario or Québec region to the Board of Directors.

All nominations shall be accompanied by the signed consent of the nominated member and by the signatures of two members supporting the nomination who are certified or candidate members in good standing. Nominees must also be a voting member in good standing with the FNHPA. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility please contact FNHPA Membership Administrator, Sharon Perreault by email: sharon@fnhpa.ca 

The nominees must be prepared to serve a three-year term commencing after the election. All nominations must be received by February 24, 2025 by 4:30pm Eastern Standard Time to be valid. The results of the election will be announced following the close of the election in March 2025. 

More information on the FNHPA Board of Directors can be found below.

2. Join a Committee or Task Group

Possible committees are as follows: Communications, Audits, Education.

Are you interested in joining a Committee or Task Group? Please send an email introducing yourself to info@fnhpa.ca

3. Assist with Keeper of My Home program delivery in your home community.

For more information on Keeper of My Home click here.

FNHPA Board

FNHPA is rapidly growing and emerging as the leading organization dedicated to the certification and professional development of First Nations housing professionals across the country. Being part of the FNHPA Board means you will contribute to the governance, strategic planning, and direction to guide the organization through the development of plans and policies. As a Director, you will be an ambassador for the organization in your region.

Skills required for the Role – Directors are expected to bring personal perspectives and opinions on issues that are surrounding First Nations housing management. We ask that those interested in applying for directorship:

  • Become informed of the appropriate documents and legislation under which the organization exists, its By-laws, vision, mission, goals, values, codes of conduct, and policies as they pertain to the duties of a Director;
  • Keep generally informed about the activities of the organization, and general trends and issues in the sector of First Nations housing management;
  • Strive to become an active participant in a Board that functions respectfully and effectively as a whole.

Time Commitment – Annually, Board members should expect to attend:

  • Four 2-day in-person meetings
  • Special meetings as required
  • Annual General Meeting 
  • Board training
  • Requested speaking opportunities

Board Directors need to review agenda material (contracts, financial statements and other information to support decision-making) in advance of each meeting to prepare for active participation. These documents are typically provided one week in advance of meetings.

Application Process – At this time, as we develop programming for First Nations housing managers by First Nations housing managers, preference will be given to applicants who have direct experience working in First Nations Community housing.