Opportunity International Canada's Governors Council is an influential group of supporters, lobbyists, networkers and donors who have made Opportunity International's vision and mandate their own. The key objective of the Governors Council is to inspire, motivate and help Governors raise funds and awareness for Opportunity International.

Believing that those who live in poverty are best served by being empowered to work their own way out of poverty, Governors promote the mission of Opportunity in their own communities and take an active role in helping shape the organization as an effective one.

Governors meet with other Governors and staff, sharing ideas and a passion for microfinance. They also participate in educational Insight Trips to meet with clients. Governors make Opportunity International a priority in their giving, advocating and volunteering. Each Governor donates or raises $5,000 or more each year.

As a Governor, you are invited to:

• Speak to groups about Opportunity International
• Organize and lead educational Insight Trips to meet with clients in the developing world
• Serve as an Opportunity liaison to your church or civic group
• Meet and work with international speakers and visitors during the year
• Research a special project for Opportunity staff
• Host an Opportunity dinner party at your home
• Serve on an Opportunity committee in your region
• Pray for Opportunity International clients around the world

Looking for more? Check out upcoming Governor events, browse the full list of Opportunity International Canada's Governors or download the Governor's Council one pager here.

For more information on the Governors Council and how you can become a volunteer representative for Opportunity International Canada contact our office via email or by phone at 1-877-867-2448.