Volunteer Board of Directors
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Job Summary
CMHA Durham Board of Directors is currently seeking to recruit up to three (3) dedicated
volunteers to join our volunteer Board of Directors for an initial term of three (3) years.
About CMHA Durham
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham is a community mental health and primary
care centre that has been providing mental health services to Durham Region for over 60 years. During
that time it has evolved into a mental health and primary care Hub to provide a broad range of services
to individuals and their families experiencing mental health challenges from information and education
to case management psychosocial rehabilitation housing and primary healthcare. These services are
provided through inter-professional teams focused on providing clinically based services that in
addition to dealing with client mental health issues address social determinants of health using the
recovery model. The Canadian Mental Health Association Durham is part of the national Canadian
Mental Health Association which was founded in 1918 and is one of the oldest voluntary organizations
in Canada. It currently receives funding from Ontario Health Ministry of Health Federal Project Grants
United Way Greater Toronto Area of Canada Ontario Trillium Foundation Membership Donations and
Special Projects.
Our Mission
Our Mental Health and Primary Care Hub promote and enhances the mental emotional and physical
well-being of our community. We do this through education collaboration advocacy and the provision
of a broad range of direct services that meet our communitys needs.
Our Vision
A community were living well is promoted.
Our Values
Creativity
Equity Diversity Inclusivity Accessibility
Excellence & Accountability
Integrity
Partnership & Collaboration
Self-Determination
Social Justice
About our Board of Directors
CMHA Durham Board of Directors provides strategic oversight to a not-for-profit charitable
corporation.
The Board composition ranges from 8 to 13 directors and members with a mix of competencies
required to carry out its governance responsibilities and support the organizations vision mission
and values.
The attributes that members should possess include integrity high ethical standards sound
judgment empathy effective interpersonal skills cultural competency and a strong commitment
to the health of everyone in the community and to the success of the organization in serving the
communitys short- and long-term needs.
For this recruitment we are seeking candidates with experience or background in:
Legal Expertise (including practicing or retired lawyers)
Professional Accountancy and Financial Expertise (e.g. Chartered Professional Accountant
(CPA) / Chartered Accountant)
Healthcare Sector Experience
Lived Experience (Personal or Family)
Experience Working with Vulnerable Populations
Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility & Anti-Racism (EDIA/AR)
Marketing Communications or Fund Development
Bilingualism (French and English)
Proficiency in Languages other than English
Candidates Must:
Live or work in Durham Region
Be able to commit to 8-9 hybrid meetings annually with 2-3 in-person events.
Application Process
Interested applicants please send your expression of interest and resume.
Closing Date: March 30 2026.
For more information please visit our website at Canadian Mental Health Association Durham
CMHA Durham and the governing body ensures that the recruitment and selection procedures
are equitable evidence-informed and include procedures to avoid unconscious bias in
favour of or against a person group or attribute (e.g. age gender identity race
ethnicity) when evaluating candidates.
Required Experience:
Director
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
About Company
Take charge of your mental health with CMHA Durham. Our compassionate team prioritizes your well-being. Contact us for professional support today.
