Being a part of Roots of Change means that you have dedication and passion for making positive change. As an organization run by volunteers, we greatly value the time and skills donated by our team and appreciate collaboration from partners and people who would like to be involved.
Our Events
Annual Fundraiser
Fundraisers are held each year and we can always use more help during the event
Annual General Meeting
As a donor, you are a member of the Foundation. We entourage everyone to join us for our AGM held the third week in June of each year. Look for details in our March newsletter.
Donor Campaigns
Group Fundraisers
Do you belong to a community who has the common goal of continuing the mission of our founder Father Denis? The Foundation will support your efforts at organizing a fundraiser.
Donor Sponsored Projects
The Foundation has enabled many donor sponsored projects over the years. From providing walking aids to building schools & homes, water well drilling and more. Individual donors and organized groups of donors have seen their social justice goals come a reality through the work of FUNDACCO.
Volunteer your Skills
Become a Board Member
Do you have skills and ideas to share? We currently have two openings. If you are interested in volunteering for our Mission of Hope, meetings are held monthly, September through to June and all are welcome.
Do you have a talent to share?
The Foundation is looking for people with skills in the following disciplines. Volunteer hours range from a half hour to 3 hours per week.
Translator – Spanish to English
We could use help translating project update reports we receive from FUNDACCO.
WordPress Designer/Website Maintenance Skills
Help is needed to maintain our WordPress website – no coding skills are necessary but would be an asset. Our new site has the basic structure in place and we need help to add new content.
Marketing
We are in need of someone with Marketing skills that can help us in our effort at promoting the Foundation. If you have the ability to provide the Board with direction and advice to move us forward then please consider this volunteer opportunity.
Blog Writer
Provided with translated project reports, photos, videos and other information, this volunteer position will develop short blog posts that will highlight current activities in Nicaragua.
Delegations
Experienced representatives from Roots of Change in Canada and FUNDACCO in Nicaragua coordinate regular mission trips for our supporters in Western Canadian communities, schools, churches and youth groups. The delegations travel to Nicaragua to learn about the challenges faced by the poor and to show their love and generosity for these marginalized members of Nicaraguan society.
If you are interested in or would like to know more about any of these volunteer positions, we would be happy to hear from you. Please send us a message.