Volunteer Board of Directors
(Community Living Ajax-Pickering & Whitby, Community Participation Program at Dowty Rd.)
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 |
| Duties | 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 Ajax-Pickering & Whitby, Community Participation Program at Dowty Rd.
| kelly.poulin@clapw.org | |
| Website | www.cl-apw.org |
| Address & Map | Community Living Ajax, Pickering & Whitby- CPP/CEP 177 Dowty Rd Ajax, ON Canada L1S 2G3 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Kelly Poulin, Community Participation Program 177 Dowty Rd Ajax, ON Canada L1S 2G3 |
