Volunteering with CPRS Regina is a great stepping stone in your career as a public relations professional. Whether you are studying and/or looking for work in the communications, marketing, or business administration space - we have a wide range of projects to help build the portfolio of work you need for a quality career in the field. Please check out all of our volunteer options on this page and email cprsreginapresident@gmail.com if you have any questions and/or wish to discuss some potential opportunities with us.
We are always looking for current CPRS members who are interested in getting involved with CPRS Regina, either as a director on our board or on a shorter-term basis to support various events and projects. Volunteers will have an opportunity to connect with other communications professionals and receive mentorship/menteeship experience as well as project management experience to help with their career trajectory.
As one of 13 member societies of CPRS National, we offer members many of benefits, including community networking and mentorship. Those wanting to join the CPRS Regina Board of Directors are required to be CPRS Regina members; however, outside applicants will also be considered and are encouraged to apply. See our Membership page for more information on joining CPRS.
Applicants from anywhere in Saskatchewan, across Canada, and abroad who wish to join board meetings virtually and conduct their work remotely are also welcome. Please submit all applications, including a brief overview of your qualifications to: cprsreginapresident@gmail.com
Current CPRS Regina Volunteer Opportunities
CPRS REGINA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - VACANCIES
Incoming President (Vacant) - Duties include:
Represents the chapter on the CPRS National President’s Council
Attends the CPRS National conference as the chapter representative
Works with CPRS National on committees, task forces and other opportunities to build the chapter and the society
Works in collaboration with other CPRS Society Presidents
Seeks opportunities to create stronger relations within the Saskatchewan communications community
Maintains current relationships with members and stakeholders
Promotes and represents the best interest of the chapter at events
Connects with new members to welcome them to the chapter
Works on local society events and projects based on the priority needs of the chapter
Is the point person, in collaboration with the Vice-President for the chapter on matters that include finance, membership, accreditation, professional development, chapter infrastructure including ISC registration, emails, website and social media channels.
Co-signer for all CPRS financial items.
Ensures the business of running the chapter is in order, governance of the board and chapter, working with the Vice-President
Director of Accreditation (Vacant) - Duties include:
Liaise with CPRS National on Accreditation in Public Relations (APR®) Accreditation program
Liaise with CPRS National on Public Relations Knowledge (PRK®) Accreditation
Work with local APR candidates during their accreditation year
Work with local PRK candidates during their accreditation year
Promote the APR program to local candidates
Promote the PRK exam to local candidates and universities: including U of Regina, U of S and Sask Polytechnic
Build a strategy to promote the program locally
Recruit & answer local APR and PRK inquiries
EVENT/PROJECT VOLUNTEERS
We are always looking for volunteers who are more interested in committing their time to specific CPRS Regina events or projects (website/email marketing/social media management), typically on a more shorter-term basis than volunteering as a board member. Many of our volunteers come up with their own ideas for projects and events. We are always looking for a new and fresh perspective!
