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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Volunteer Board Member
About the role
Volunteer Position: Summary of Board Member Role
Company Description
Skills For Life is a charity based in Brampton, ON that promotes the importance of life skills development to encourage success. Our mission is to empower individuals with the skills they need to succeed in all aspects of life, including personal, professional, and social.
Role Description
This is a volunteer virtual role for a Board Member. The Board Member will be responsible for attending regular meetings, providing guidance and support to the organization, and helping to make strategic decisions that align with the mission and values of Skills For Life. The Board Member will also be expected to actively participate in fundraising efforts and promote the organization within the community.
Qualifications
Experience in non-profit management, fundraising, or board governance Strong leadership and decision-making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Passion for promoting life skills development and empowering individuals Ability to work collaboratively with other board members and staff Must be comfortable with using Google Suite (google drive, email, chat, documents, etc) Knowledge of the GTA and Peel Region community and its needs is a plus Experience in finance, legal, or marketing fields is a plus Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
Commitment (approximate)
4-6 meetings of the board per year 2 hours per year (on average) Commitment to Board Giving Goal of Minium $25/month We ask Board members to sit on at least one of at least one committee with 2-4 meetings per year (on average) Attendance at main public functions (as reasonably possible 3-4/year) 30 - 40 hours per year 2-year term (renewable) Virtual Evening Board meetings
Note: Sub Committee’s may be offered as a stepping stone toward later Board opportunities
Currently Recruiting for individuals with a background in
Primary: Finance / CPA/ Bookkeeping/ NPF experience Secondary: Fundraising, Philanthropy, Corporate Giving, Campaign Development
- Tertiary: Youth Social Work, Youth Justice Work, Trades Instructor, IT/AI Technology
Contact: info@theskills4life.ca for more information
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About Skills For Life Inc
Skills For Life is charity that promotes the importance of life skills development to encourage success.