Helping the Helpers - Founding Advisory Circle: Expression of Interest
Thank you for your interest! Helping the Helpers (HTH) is building a regional community of connection, mentorship, healing and growth for young Indigenous Helpers in their 20s and early 30s. Our Founding Advisory Circle will share perspectives, knowledge, relationships and ideas to help shape this founder-led, community-informed initiative. Together, we’ll learn what works, what needs to change and what becomes possible. This form helps us learn about you and explore whether being part of the Circle feels like a good fit.
About You
Full Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Email Address
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Phone Number
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Community, Organization and/or Location
Tell us a little about yourself.
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YOUR CONNECTION TO HELPING THE HELPERS
What draws you to Helping the Helpers and the Founding Advisory Circle?
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Which perspectives, areas of knowledge, gifts, relationships or experience might you bring to the Circle?
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Young Indigenous Helper / frontline Helper
Elder
Knowledge Keeper / Knowledge Carrier
First Nation / community experience
Urban Indigenous experience
Social work / social services
Mental and emotional wellness
Youth development / mentorship
Community development / capacity building
Organizational leadership
Funding / grant development
Sponsorship / fund development
Business / financial sustainability
Marketing / promotion
Communications / storytelling
Technology / digital innovation
Evaluation / impact measurement
Entrepreneurship / innovation
Partnership / relationship development
Education / training
Facilitation
Arts / creative practice
Cultural knowledge / teachings
Legal / governance / organizational risk
First Nation leadership / governance relationships
Regional / provincial / national Indigenous networks and organizations
Government / public-sector relationships
Corporate / private-sector relationships
Philanthropic / charitable-sector relationships
Strong First Nation / community networks
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CONTRIBUTING TO THE CIRCLE
What kinds of contributions would feel most natural, enjoyable, or meaningful for you?
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Are there communities, First Nations, Indigenous organizations or networks, funders, businesses, government or public-sector organizations, educational institutions, or other groups that you have established relationships with?
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COMMITMENT AND TRUST
What would make participating in the Advisory Circle meaningful or valuable for you?
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Is there anything you'd like us to know or discuss regarding your availability or participation?
Would you be interested in occasionally helping facilitate an Advisory Circle meeting?
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Confidentiality Acknowledgement
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I understand that participation in the HTH Advisory Circle requires discretion and respect for confidential, personal and sensitive information, and I am willing to uphold these expectations.
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IMAGINING WHAT'S POSSIBLE!
What do you think young Indigenous Helpers need more of right now?
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Imagine Helping the Helpers is thriving three years from now. What would you hope to see happening?
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FINAL THOUGHTS
Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you, your ideas, or your interest in the Founding Advisory Circle?
How did you hear about this opportunity?
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