Want to start an Oxfam campus group? Here's how!

Oxfam Canada has recently updated its campus club charter process.

Chartered local groups, such as campus clubs, represent Oxfam Canada at the grass roots level.  They are vital to the continued growth of Oxfam as a civil society movement and organization, working in solidarity alongside our work overseas.  In addition, chartered campus clubs are part of a youth-led movement referred to as the National Campus Network.

In order for a campus club to be ratified as a chartered group, it must review the following guidelines, agree to them, and submit the relevant forms (posted below).

 

Guidelines

  • The minimum size for a chartered group is five (5) members, although larger groups are encouraged. The minimum membership level must be maintained for continued viability of the charter. A list with the names and contact details of at least five (5) members must be submitted with the charter agreement as part of the chartering process;
     
  • Abide by Oxfam Canada’s missions and values;
     
  • Maintain a record of meetings and activities.  Submit these reports bi-annually to the Regional Youth Liaison (for campus and youth groups), and the Youth and Campus Outreach Officer;
     
  • Contribute to Oxfam Canada’s National Campus Network by:
    • Attending regularly scheduled national and regional calls;
    • Participating in one (1) national action per term;
    • Regularly communicating with the Youth and Campus Outreach Officer, your Regional Youth Liaison and peers within the network;
    • Supporting Oxfam Canada’s campaign objectives to the ability of your group;
       
  • Be accountable to Oxfam Canada’s policies with regard to advocacy, campaigns and fundraising efforts.


Forms

 

Completed copies of the "Charter Agreement" and "Charter Group Member Contact Form" should be signed and sent to Taryn.Diamond@oxfam.ca or by fax to: 416-537-6435