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Posted date: July 1, 2026
Last Updated: July 2, 2026

Trent Valley Archives Board Member | Volunteer Peterborough

Join Trent Valley Archives as a board member volunteer and help support local history in Peterborough. This role is ideal for someone with transferable skills, teamwork experience, and an interest in archives, events, fundraising, and community engagement.
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Trent Valley Archives

Causes Benefited

History & Museums

Skills Requested

Accounting, Administration, Budgeting, Business Development, Community Knowledge, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Law, Networking, Project Management, Public Relations

Relevant Tags

  • This is a Hybrid Opportunity
  • Location is Not Accessible for those with mobility impairments

Positions Available

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Opportunity Start Date:
April 23, 2026
Opportunity End Date:
April 15, 2027
Typical Session Frequency
This Opportunity typically takes place Monthly.
Typical Session Duration
Each session typically takes 4-6 hours.
Total Opportunity Duration
The expected total duration is 1 Year or More.
48
Est. Total Hours
Application Process

After applying for this position, you will receive an email response from our president, Madison More. Applicants will be asked to provide a brief biography outlining their experience and why they’re interested in joining the Trent Valley Archives Board of directors, which may be shared with the Executive Committee and/or current board members. Applicants may also be asked to meet with the president in-person at the Trent Valley Archives, particularly if you have never visited us before.

 

If you have been selected to join our Board of Directors, you will stand for election. by our membership at our AGM at the end of April. Please note that our bylaws state that all Trent Valley Archives board members must be members of the Trent Valley Archives, so if you are not currently a member, you will be asked to become one before joining our board.

Point of Contact
Madison More
President
Application Requirements
  • Resume / CV
  • Separate Application Form
Additional Qualifications / Experience
Our board meetings are held virtually on Zoom, so our board members should have the technological capabilities to join our meetings (or be willing to learn).
Our board and committees work collaboratively with each other, so our board members should be willing to collaborate with other members on specific projects.
Specific Tasks / Responsibilities
Our board meetings are held virtually on the third Thursday of every month. Board members are expected to attend as many of these monthly meetings as they are able (and providing prior notice if they are unable to attend a meeting).
Ideally, in addition to our monthly board meetings, our board members will also join at least one of our committees (Grants, Membership and Volunteers, Events, Trent Valley Archives Theatre, Publications, Policy Review, etc.) Many of these committees meet either virtually or in-person once a month, but some meet less frequently. Each one oversees specific aspects of our operations and collaborates on specific projects.
Our board members are often asked to help represent the Trent Valley Archives at our events and at other events in the community that we are asked to have a presence at. At these events, board members are asked to interact with the public, sell books (depending on the event), and help raise awareness about TVA in the community.
Our board members may be asked to assist with other projects at the Trent Valley Archives as required, although they do not necessarily have to commit to volunteering in person at the archives on a weekly basis.
Goals & Objectives

Trent Valley Archives Board Member Role

The Trent Valley Archives board member role helps support the daily operations, activities, and long-term success of the organization. Board members guide the archives through administrative work, fundraising, community outreach, events, and project support.

This opportunity is a good fit for people with transferable skills and a passion for local history. It also suits volunteers who enjoy teamwork, planning, public engagement, and community service.

Goals and Objectives

The main goal of this role is to help Trent Valley Archives continue its valuable archival work. Board members support the organization by helping with planning, decision-making, fundraising, and public outreach.

In addition, board members help keep the non-profit organization strong and active. Their support allows the archives to preserve local history, serve the community, and continue important programs.

Board Meetings and Committees

Board meetings take place virtually on Zoom on the third Thursday of each month. Therefore, board members should feel comfortable using Zoom or be willing to learn.

Board members are encouraged to attend monthly meetings when they can. They may also join at least one committee, such as Grants, Membership and Volunteers, Events, Trent Valley Archives Theatre, Publications, or Policy Review.

These committees may meet virtually or in person. Each committee supports a different part of the organization and helps move specific projects forward.

Community Events and Public Outreach

Board members may represent Trent Valley Archives at events and community activities. During these events, volunteers may speak with the public, sell books, share information, and help raise awareness about the organization.

This public role helps more people learn about the archives and the value of local history. As a result, board members help build stronger community connections.

Volunteer Outcomes

Volunteers can build skills in leadership, administration, fundraising, teamwork, communication, and community engagement. They can also gain experience in non-profit governance and local heritage work.

This role offers a meaningful way to support local history without needing to volunteer in person every week. Board members may also assist with other projects as needed.

How to Learn More

To learn more, visit the official website. You can also explore more volunteer opportunities in Peterborough through Volunteer Peterborough.

Additional Qualifications / Experience
Our board meetings are held virtually on Zoom, so our board members should have the technological capabilities to join our meetings (or be willing to learn).
Our board and committees work collaboratively with each other, so our board members should be willing to collaborate with other members on specific projects.
Specific Tasks / Responsibilities
Our board meetings are held virtually on the third Thursday of every month. Board members are expected to attend as many of these monthly meetings as they are able (and providing prior notice if they are unable to attend a meeting).
Ideally, in addition to our monthly board meetings, our board members will also join at least one of our committees (Grants, Membership and Volunteers, Events, Trent Valley Archives Theatre, Publications, Policy Review, etc.) Many of these committees meet either virtually or in-person once a month, but some meet less frequently. Each one oversees specific aspects of our operations and collaborates on specific projects.
Our board members are often asked to help represent the Trent Valley Archives at our events and at other events in the community that we are asked to have a presence at. At these events, board members are asked to interact with the public, sell books (depending on the event), and help raise awareness about TVA in the community.
Our board members may be asked to assist with other projects at the Trent Valley Archives as required, although they do not necessarily have to commit to volunteering in person at the archives on a weekly basis.

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