Remote Volunteer Board Member

3 days ago

sainte julie, quebec, Canada Tropicana Community Services Full-time

POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Board Member


LOCATION: Hybrid, ON 


HOURS: 10-12 hours per month 


JOB STATUS: Unpaid Volunteer 


LENGTH OF SERVICE: Three (3) Year Term


EXTENDED HOURS: Dependent on needs of operations. Some months may be higher during planning or events. 





ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION  


Tropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based multiservice organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. Our mission is achieved through culturally appropriate programs such as counselling, childcare, educational, and employment services and youth development initiatives. 




Founded in 1980, Tropicana began as grassroots, community-based organization serving disadvantaged youth and families, particularly from the Caribbean community. Our first major initiative focused on counselling services for teenage school dropouts in high-need areas of Scarborough. In 1984, Tropicana established formal links with United Way of Greater Toronto and became the first organization from the Black and Caribbean community to become a United Way member agency.




Today, Tropicana is a well-established, highly respected anchor institution serving thousands of community members annually through integrated, culturally responsive programs across the life course.




Programs and Services


Tropicana delivers a broad range of community-based programs, including but not limited to:



  • Child Care and Early Years Programs
  • Children’s programs and Youth Development
  • Black Justice Initiatives
  • Employment, Education, and Skills Development
  • Newcomer and Settlement Supports
  • Community Wellness, Counselling, and Family Supports
  • Seniors and Community-Based Supports
  • Food security programs including the Village Pantry Food