Volunteer Board of Directors

(Community Living Oshawa Clarington)

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Position ID: V-OSH0022
Last Modified: 04 Oct 2023
Last Full Update: 04 Oct 2023

Opportunity Details: Volunteer Board of Directors

Contact Wendy Shaw, Executive Assistant, Community Living Oshawa/Clarington; Phone: 905 576 3011 ext 330; Email: info@communitylivingoc.ca
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VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Community Living Oshawa/Clarington is an accredited, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the achievement of personal outcomes for people with developmental disabilities.  We are currently accepting applications and nominations for members of the Board of Directors and committees of the Board.

 

PURPOSE:

To guide the organization, in partnership with the Executive Director and Senior Management Team, through the implementation of the organizational strategic plan.

 

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:

-            Attend monthly Board meetings

-            Participate on one other standing committee of the Board

-            Support and attend agency events when possible

 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

-            Advocacy

-            Culture and Diversity

-            Non-profit organizations

-            Health

-            Finance

-            Information Technology (IT)

-            Law and/or community policing

-            Real Estate

-            Social Services

 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

-            Board or committee experience

-            Understanding of Roberts Rules of Order 

-            Strategic planning skills

 

TIME COMMITMENT:    4 – 10 hours per month

 

LOCATION:                         39 Wellington Ave. East, Oshawa - (Event locations may vary and virtual attendance is optional)

 

SUPPORT FOR SUCCESS:

-            Initial orientation and Board Orientation Manual

-            Board orientation visits

-            Mentoring

-            Ongoing training sessions

 

BENEFITS:

-            Assist in bringing new opportunities and experiences to individuals with a developmental disability, and the fulfillment of knowing that you are making a difference in someone’s life! 

-            Exposure to non-profit and governance model which may be applied into future professional goals.

-            Leadership experience.

-            Strategic and facilitation skills.

 

For an application, nomination form, or further information, please contact Wendy Shaw, Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors at wshaw@communitylivingoc.ca , or by phone at 905-576-3011 ext. 330.

Benefits BENEFITS: 
- Assist in bringing new opportunities and experiences to individuals with a developmental disability, and the fulfillment of knowing that you are making a difference in someone’s life!  
- Exposure to non-profit and governance model which may be applied into future professional goals. 
- Leadership experience. 
- Strategic and facilitation skills.
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment ; Men ; Women
Areas of Interest Board of Directors
Skills/Experience Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Legal Skills ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work ; Web & IT
Commitment Length Long Term - Up to 6 year term
Interaction Level Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering
Minimum Hours 4 / Month
Dates and Times Tuesday: Evening (6:30PM) 
 
up to 10 hours per month
Seasons Spring ; Fall ; Winter
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features
Number of Positions Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Orono ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 
 
3 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Application Deadline 20 Jun 2023
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Minimum of 2 references

Agency Details: Community Living Oshawa Clarington

Office Phone 905-576-3011
Fax 905-576-9754
E-Mail info@communitylivingoc.ca
Website www.communitylivingoc.ca
Address & Map
39 Wellington Ave E
Oshawa, ON
Canada L1H 3Y1
 
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Mailing Address 39 Wellington Ave E 
Oshawa, ON 
Canada L1H 3Y1

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