Would you like to bring life to your Humanist values in a professional or volunteer role? Are you interested in being a listening ear for those struggling with life’s challenges? Do you relish the opportunity to engage in community building? If you are passionate about helping others and about advancing secular values, you might be well suited to become a Humanist Chaplain.

Step 1: Join Humanist Canada

The first step to becoming a Humanist Chaplain is to be a member of Humanist Canada. If you’re not already a member, you can enrol right here on our website.

Step 2: Inform Yourself

• Read the Humanist Chaplaincy Accreditation Program (HCAP) available here to find out if you meet the requirements needed for the program.
• Explore the Humanist Canada website and social media accounts.
• Learn more about Humanism and confirm whether this is a worldview/philosophy of life that resonates with you.

Step 3: Contact Us To Express Your Interest

Step 4: Successfully Complete Phase 1 – Initial Training

Suitable candidates remotely complete their part-time Phase 1 – Initial Training from September to May.

Step 5: Complete the Formal Application to Request Accreditation

Step 7: Successfully Complete Phase 2 – Core trainingTraining

Selected candidates remotely complete their part-time Phase 2 – Core Training during the summer months.

Step 8: Accreditation

Once training successfully completed, candidates will be accredited by the Humanist Canada Chaplaincy Committee. Accredited chaplains are required to uphold the standards of the HCAP to remain accredited by Humanist Canada.