Joining Humanist Ottawa
Support human rights
As humanists, we value reason, compassion, critical thinking, science, justice, integrity, equality, and tolerance, and we strive to promote education, understanding and development of ethical principles, practices and culture associated with these values.
By joining Humanist Ottawa, you will connect with like-minded people, be part of the growing secular movement in Ottawa and support us in our work. We depend entirely on the generosity of our members to fund our meetups, campaigning and advocacy activities.
Join us by filling out the form in the sidebar to the left and choose one of the payment options.
Events
Our upcoming events are listed on our Facebook page, our Instagram Page, our X Page, and our Meetup group. Members will be included in our MailChimp distribution list for our newsletters and announcements. Members will also be notified of our members-only events.
Volunteering
Anyone can volunteer. If you value reason, compassion, critical thinking, science, justice, integrity, equality, and tolerance, and you want to make a difference in your community, take the lead! With the Board of directors’ guidance and assistance, you can organize activities, contribute to our website, Meetup, Facebook and X content, write news articles, spread awareness, recruit guest speakers, draft, translate and/or review our communications in English, French and other languages, and so much more. Contact us to help us build a stronger secular Ottawa.
Joining the Board
Humanist Ottawa members can also join the Board of Directors. Board members are voted in for a one year term during our annual general meeting, held in the spring in Ottawa. We do part of our work secretarially by email and hold monthly meetings. Our responsibilities include:
- establishing board policies in keeping with our mission and vision,
- attending and participating in monthly meetings and the annual general meeting,
- active correspondence with other board members via email between meetings,
- lead Humanist Ottawa projects and activities,
- learn, exchange ideas and debate issues,
- represent atheist, humanist and secularist views, and provide a balance to the influence of religious groups,
- promote and celebrate scientific and rational thinking,
- promote humanism as a life-stance,
- have fun!
If you’d like to join the board, send an email to humanistsofOttawa@gmail.com.