Volunteer Board Member

**Opening: A Volunteer Board of Director**

Edenwood Seniors Village Inc. (Edenwood), located at 3061 Battleford Road in Mississauga is seeking engaged and committed individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. Edenwood is a Non-Profit organization delivering safe and affordable housing to seniors.

Edenwood is an independent living project comprised of seventy-seven affordable market and rent-geared-to-income units, with a volunteer Board of Directors, which is responsible for the governance of the corporation.

TheEdenwood Board of Directors is seeking new Board members who have a strong sense of volunteerism, and who demonstrate knowledge and experience in, but not limited to, the areas of housing and property management, financial /accounting areas, and resident engagement. Experience working with seniors is a considerable asset.

Working collaboratively with the Management Team, the Board is actively involved in setting yearly goals for the organization based on the vision and mission of the organization. Board and committee meetings are generally held bi-monthly on the first Monday evening of the month both onsite at 3061 Battleford Road, Mississauga and virtually except for July, August, and December.

**Principle Duties**:The following are the expectations of individual Directors:
2. Attend and participate in regular (monthly/bi-monthly) and special meetings of the Board of Directors. Board meetings are typically 90-150 minutes or longer if business requires it.

3. Serve in leadership positions and undertake committee work willingly and enthusiastically. This includes joining and actively participating in one or more Board committees and functions and attending scheduled committee meetings.

4. Serving as an ambassador of the Corporation: Support or promote the organization’s funding and resource development efforts in line with one’s abilities, including introducing individuals with whom you have a personal and professional relationship to the work and programs of the Corporation.

5. Review the Corporation’s financial statements and otherwise help the Board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities and make sound business decisions.

6. Know and support the organization’s mission and serve as an advocate of the Corporation.

7. Attend special events.

8. Serve the Corporation as a whole.

9. Support the majority decisions of the Board of Directors and maintain confidentiality of Board discussions as appropriate.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
1. Supports the mission of the Corporation.

2. Strong interest in affordable housing, the empowerment of low-income individuals, and commitment to the revitalization of low-income communities.

3. Ability to commit six to ten hours per month of volunteer time in Corporation’s activities including Board and committee meeting attendance and preparation, special events, planning sessions and serving as an advocate of the Corporation.

4. Experience in the financial/accounting or healthcare sector is considered an asset.

5. Experience in document writing (an asset)

6. Experience in board membership is considered an asset but not necessary.

7. Willingness to inquire when further clarification is needed to advance the goals of the Corporation.

8. Willingness to share field expertise with others and contribute to Board initiatives.

9. Demonstrates experience in positions of leadership through education, employment or other life experience which will help the Corporation further its mission and goals.

10. Willingness to learn about the Corporation, its residents, its programs, and factors which affect the organization’s ability to carry out its mission.

11. Willingness to promote the Corporation among personal and professional contacts.

12. Willingness to participate in Board and committee meetings and events with enthusiasm, in a respectful and cooperative manner.

13. Ability to communicate openly and work respectfully and constructively with diverse individuals.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Type**: Casual

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5N 6R7

Application deadline: 2025-01-17