Are you interested in helping guide the future of volleyball in Alberta?

Do you have the experience and skills to help guide policy and provide governance for our sport?

Volleyball Alberta is seeking qualified and passionate candidates to join our Board of Directors.

Eligibility

As outlined in our bylaws, candidates must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be a registrant of the Association in good standing
• Meet one or more of the qualifications and core competencies identified below
• Be legally capable of contracting, not declared incapable by a court in Canada or in another country, and not bankrupt

Desired Qualifications & Core Competencies


Board candidates should bring skills and perspectives that will enhance Volleyball Alberta’s leadership team, including, but not limited to:

• Clear understanding of the role of governance versus operational aspects of the organization
• Strong understanding of the sport system
• Strong communication skills – ability to share ideas and influence other
• Visionary - able to see Volleyball Alberta in broad terms as part of the sport sector
• Strategic - able to contribute to the development and execution of Volleyball Alberta’s strategic plan
• Specific skills as identified by the Nominations Committee:
• Legal designation (LL.B).
• Accounting designation  (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
• Personnel Management (Human Resource Professional designation).
• Media/Marketing/Public Relations contacts/experience.
• Fundraising and funding source contacts.
• Government relations/contacts.
• Organizational development/Strategic Planning experience.
• Professional qualifications (MD, PhD, MBA, Sport Science).
• Administration/Management experience.
• Other skills valued by the Board of Directors.
• Commitment and capacity (time, energy, expertise) to fulfill the commitment as a Director.
• Previous board experience
• Knowledge about the sport of volleyball.

Qualified candidates must submit their interest by Thursday, October 29, 2026.

The Nominations Committee will screen applications in advance of the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will take place virtually, Monday, December 14, 2026 

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must meet Screening Requirements set out in Volleyball Alberta’s Screening Policy and be a member of Volleyball Alberta prior to the upcoming AGM. Three (3) members of our Board will be up for election this cycle - each of these members will be letting their names stand for another term.

If you are not able to apply yourself but know someone who would be a great fit, we encourage you to forward this message and share the opportunity within your network.

Volleyball Alberta is a non-profit organization with the mission to unite our members and stakeholders in a safe and inclusive volleyball pathway. As the provincial sport governing body, Volleyball Alberta is involved in every facet of the sport by running programs at all levels, both indoors and on the beach. VA welcomes and encourages nominations for people from under-represented groups.

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