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DC Chapters

Become a Chapter Leader

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with peers, build your leadership skills, and make a difference within the  dietetics profession? Become a Chapter Leader with Dietitians of Canada.

Launching this membership year, DC Chapters are a new way for members to build local connections, strengthen professional communities, and create engaging opportunities for dietitians across Canada. 

We welcome members from all career stages and areas of practice—Whether you are volunteering for the first time or bringing previous leadership experience. What matters most is your interest in collaborating, sharing ideas, and helping foster a strong and connected professional community.

Why Volunteer?

Serving as a Chapter Leader is an opportunity to:

• Expand your professional network and connect with peers across your region
• Gain valuable volunteer experience that supports career growth
• Develop leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Contribute to initiatives that support and advance the dietetics profession
• Help create engaging opportunities for members in your community

Support Every Step of the Way

You won’t be doing this alone. Chapter Leaders work collaboratively with fellow volunteers and receive support from DC staff through onboarding, resources, and ongoing guidance throughout their term.

In recognition of the time and expertise contributed by volunteers, Chapter Leaders will receive:

  • A complimentary DC membership during their term
  • Access to leadership development opportunities

  • Potential eligibility for financial honorariums based on contributions and member activties. 

Learn more about program expectations, volunteer roles,and Chapter initiatives in the new Chapters Policy Manual.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Chapter volunteer positions may include:

  • Co-Chair
  • ​Vice-Chair
  • Events lead
  • ​Communications lead
  • Additional volunteer roles based on each Chapter’s needs  

Interested in Getting Involved?

We encourage all members—including first-time volunteers—to apply. Your perspective, ideas, and experiences are valuable and can help shape this exciting new initiative and strengthen connections within the profession. 

Apply now!

I believe being a member of Dietitians of Canada and engaging in our local chapters is about stewardship of our profession. As dietitians, we must support one another, mentor the next generation, and stay relevant. When we show up and get involved, we are stronger together—able to grow our profession and amplify our collective voice

--Jill Wheaton, Registered Dietitian & Chapters Working Group Volunteer

Join Us

DC Chapters
Applications are now open

Become a Chapter Leader with Dietitians of Canada

If you’re passionate about the profession and want to contribute your ideas, leadership, and energy, we’d love to have you on the team.

Application period: June 9, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Learn more in the Chapters Policy Manual

Testimonials

Each person on the board has unique strengths, which work synergistically. These combined strengths help to further enhance the work the board does, and to challenge us to think creatively and outside-of-the-box.
- Amanda Hamel, RD (current Director, Manitoba & Saskatchewan)
My problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork skills have been put into high gear. I contributed to meaningful discussions that will shape the future of dietetics. If you're thinking about putting your name forward – go for it!
- Melissa Baker MHSc, RD (past Director, Student/New Professionals)
Every step has been a learning experience and I have gained many insights, especially in terms of governance and engagement with members. On a personal level, being on the Board has enabled me to work with colleagues from across Canada and form new friendships.
- Judy Sheeshka, PhD, RD (Past Chair)
Serving as a Board Director has been a very rewarding experience. Engaging in the mission of the organization and contributing to paving its future as well as the future of the profession was the chance of a lifetime.
- Joane Routhier, PDt (Past Director, Quebec and Northeast Ontario)
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