Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Roundtable Member

Purpose of position:
Are you passionate about diversity and inclusion and have a lived cancer experience either as someone
diagnosed, a caregiver or family member? Are you looking for ways to contribute and share your
expertise/experiences to improve cancer support? Are you interested in creating more inclusive spaces
through thoughtful, open, and honest dialogue? Wellspring Alberta is seeking volunteer members for
our Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Roundtable.
In our strategic plan, Wellspring Alberta commits to diversity and inclusion efforts as an imperative. This
means ensuring that all individuals living with cancer who need support – including those diagnosed,
caregivers and family members – experience Wellspring as welcoming and inclusive; ultimately seeking
to ensure that no one has to face cancer alone.
The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Roundtable members will advise Wellspring Alberta’s senior
leadership team with respect to the diversity and inclusion imperative.
Responsibilities:
• Presence and engagement, contributing time, knowledge, expertise, and experience.
• Review and advise on Wellspring strategies, initiatives, and communications related to diversity
and inclusion.
• Provide advice and counsel on policy development as it relates to diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute to a safe space for difficult conversations, growth, and learning regarding Wellspring
Alberta’s diversity and inclusion imperative.
• Provide consultation to staff on difficult societal issues that the organization needs to respond
to.
• Provide consultation and feedback to staff on barriers to membership, program access and
participation for diverse and underrepresented communities.
• Would consider seeking input from their broader respective communities and advocacy groups
on issues related to diversity and inclusion in the cancer context.
• Honour an environment where mutual support, trust, respect, teamwork, creativity, and a sense
of humour are valued approaching our integral efforts in a good way.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Wellspring Alberta is looking for individuals living in central or northern Alberta who:
• Have knowledge, living or lived experience with marginalization, racism, and significant barriers
to accessing community-based supportive care or the health care system. Examples might be
members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to
Canada, and those living in regional and remote communities.
• Have had a cancer experience either as someone with a diagnosis or as a caregiver.
• Are invested in the Wellspring mission, vision, and values:
o Our Mission: Wellspring Alberta is a warm and welcoming community that provides a
comprehensive range of support, resources, and programs so anyone living with cancer
and the people who care for them can improve the quality of their lives.
o Our Vision: No one has to face cancer alone.
o Our Values:
 Respect: a diverse and inclusive community where all of us feel accepted and
valued.
 Community: a safe and caring environment where members experience a
satisfying sense of connection, belonging and empowerment.
 Compassion: share in the experiences of our members by listening to their
stories, being responsive to their needs, and communicating with genuine
kindness.
 Empowerment: instill strength and hope in members and provide programs and
resources that will help them build physical, psychological and emotional
wellness.
• Are interested in moving Wellspring towards an even more inclusive space through thoughtful,
open and honest dialogue.
• Want to participate in a safe and brave roundtable space.
Training requirements:
• Engagement conversation.
• Volunteer application.
• Resume or overview of career and lived experience.
• Sign off on Wellspring Alberta Code of Conduct and Confidentiality agreements.
What’s the commitment? A renewable two-year term (or less). The roundtable will meet a minimum of
four times per year with a mixture of in-person and zoom meetings, based on what works best for
roundtable members.
To apply:
Please contact nikif@wellspringalberta.ca for more information. To apply, complete the Wellspring
Volunteer application form and we will be in touch soon.

https://wellspringalberta.ca/invest-in-our-future/volunteer/