Board Member (Volunteer Position)
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Board of Directors
Volunteer Position
Term: 2 years per term with possibility of renewal
About Womens Centre of York Region
The Womens Centre of York Region (WCYR) is a community based not for profit organization established in 1977 to support women who have experienced trauma abuse violence and/or social and physical marginalizations.
We offer a range or programs and services to support women to identify and build on their strengths connect with their communities and achieve their goals. We do this through counselling group education and support employment and financial assistance mental health supports case management and system navigation.
Board Overview
WCYR is seeking to recruit two candidates for the volunteer Board of Directors. The Board of Directors play a critical role in the governance strategic planning and strategic oversight of WCYR.
As a board we are committed to providing leadership expertise and support to further WCYR and our mission.
Desired Qualifications
Passion for WCYRs mission and commitment to its success
Willing to actively participate and engage in strategic planning initiatives
Ability to commit 2-5 hours per month for virtual/hybrid board meetings and organizational events
Currently located in the GTHA York Region preferred
Currently seeking board members with relevant experience in one or more of the following:
Financial leadership experience CPA designation preferred
Human Resources
Labour and employment law
Board Responsibilities:
Governance and Strategic Planning
Participate in strategic planning sessions provide input and guidance on the orgs strategic direction
Help shape policies procedures and best practices to ensure effective governance
Performance management and support of the Executive Director
Financial Stewardship
Consult on fundraising efforts including donor cultivation event participation
Provide financial oversight review and approve annual budgets financial statements and financial policies
Monitor the organizations financial health and sustainability
Advocacy and Networking
Act as an ambassador for the organization
Utilize personal and professional networks to advance the organizations goals
Organization Risk Management
Support development of risk mitigation strategies
Provide input into program impact effectiveness in achieving organizational goals
Advise on development of leading organizational approaches and best practices
Committee Participation
Actively participate in monthly board meetings
Serve on a board sub-committee (eg. Finance governance fundraising)
Collaborate with committee members to achieve specific goals and initiatives
Recruitment and Succession Planning
Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new board members
Contribute to succession planning efforts to ensure continuity of board leadership
If you want to be part of a dynamic and growing social services agency please submit a letter of interest along with your resumeby October 4 2025highlighting your experience and qualifications including: business/work experience academic qualifications experience that would assist the board any previous board experience and previous community and/or volunteer activities to:
Niv Bala
We are an equal opportunity organization and are committed to a diverse inclusive and barrier-free environment. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
