Volunteer Board Director

JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bring your experience, perspective and passion to Porchlight. Porchlight Counselling & Addiction Services is a community centred charity that has been operating in Cambridge and North Dumfries since 1940. Today, we provide accessible counselling, addiction, and housing services helping people build healthier, more connected lives. We are looking for community-minded people to join our volunteer Board of Directors and help guide Porchlight's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your skills, ask good questions, and help set strategic direction. WHAT DOES A BOARD MEMBER DO? The Board governs Porchlight's affairs and provides oversight, accountability and strategic direction, while delegating day-to-day operations to the Executive Director. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We welcome people with a range of backgrounds and experiences and are particularly interested in those with knowledge and experience related to: • Finance, accounting or business • Law and governance • Fundraising, communications or marketing • Technology or special events • Mental health, addictions or social services • Community leadership and advocacy • Lived or living experience Prior Board experience is not required. THE COMMITMENT Board members serve two-year, renewable, terms The full board meets monthly, for approximately 1.5 hours, with some reading preparation before meetings. Members can expect to be asked to join at least one sub-committee (ie. finance, governance, fundraising, human resources) Members attend Porchlight’s public events and may be asked to represent Porchlight at outside events as well. A total time commitment of up to 8-10 hours per month can be anticipated. New board members will receive training, mentorship, and ongoing support. A BOARD THAT REFLECTS OUR COMMUNITY Porchlight's Board is made up of people with diverse experiences and strong connections to Cambridge, North Dumfries and the broader Waterloo Region. We value different perspectives and believe that a strong Board is one that reflects the community it serves. INTERESTED? Send a brief message introducing yourself and telling us why you're interested in joining Porchlight's Board. Email: [email protected] • Subject: Board Member Application

The Board Director provides oversight, accountability, and strategic direction for the organization's affairs. They are responsible for guiding the future of Porchlight while delegating day-to-day operations to the Executive Director.

Candidates should be community-minded individuals, preferably with expertise in finance, law, marketing, or social services. Prior board experience is not required, but lived experience or community leadership is highly valued.

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• Finance
• Accounting
• Law
• Governance
• Fundraising
• Communications
• Marketing
• Technology
• Mental Health Services
• Addictions Services
• Social Services
• Community Leadership
• Advocacy
• Strategic Planning
• Board Governance

• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Finance & Accounting
• Legal

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Executive

Application method

Direct apply is available