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Board Member

K-W Seniors Day Program

2 Openings

Summary
Provide leadership and governance, support the mission of the organization and follow its constitution and by-laws. Attend monthly meetings; participate in at least one committee, as required. Considering applicants local to Waterloo Region.

Description
What you'll be doing

Organization Service Population:

• Clients living with physical, cognitive and mental health needs, who live in Waterloo Region.
• Staff, volunteers and supporters of the organization.

Location:

• Meetings held virtually via TEAMS
• Potential to be on-site at K-W Seniors Day Program location for special events or activities
• Committee work may be done at home or in community for fundraising and community engagement events.

K-W Seniors Day Program is a local organization. It is important to have Board Members who live or work in Waterloo Region to best understand the opportunities, threats and needs to our local community residents.
Purpose Of The Position:

• To provide leadership and governance to support the mission of the K-W Seniors Day Program organization and follow its constitution and by-laws.

Support operational decisions, policies and procedures, strategical directions, with an understanding of local needs of the clients we support and thier care givers.

Time Commitment:

• Approximately 2-6 hours per month: annual renewable terms
• Meetings held in evening: approx. 2.0 hours. (last Tuesday of the month)
• May require some additional work outside of scheduled meeting times for committee work.

Accountability:

• Medium to High
• Accountable to Ontario Health for funding
• KW4 Ontario Health Team as Partner organization
• Public Sector

Risk Level:

• Low

Duties/Activities/Responsibilities:

• Attend monthly board meetings and participate in at least one committee of the Board, when required.
• Develop and support the Strategic Directions of the organization.
• Determine agency policy and ensure compliance.
• Approve and monitor the annual budget, ensuring that sufficient funds are available to safely/effectively meet objectives.
• Hire and supervise the Executive Director.
• Represent the organization to the community and bring the interests/concerns of the community to the organization.

Skills/Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of issues pertaining to seniors and adults with physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, complex medical issues, frailty and mental health issues.
• Expertise in at least one of: administration, finance, fundraising, human resources, program development, evaluation, public relations and advocacy.
• Trustworthy, reliable, ethical.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Boundaries/Limitations

• Follow confidentiality and conflict of interest guidelines.
• Police Check is required

Board members should have experience working within or knowledge of not-for-profit organizations

Orientation/Training:

• Program constitution/bylaws
• Orientation to agency history, programs and services.
• Initial training to Board member responsibilities and expectations.
• Ongoing development opportunities available.

Supervision And Evaluation:
Responsible to the Chair of the Board.

• Ongoing feedback and annual evaluation provided.

Benefits:

• An opportunity to make a difference in the community, support of not-for-profit sector, develop and utilize skills in leadership, guidance and governance.

Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

Over "age of majority" in province of opportunity

Willing to undergo a background or police records check

Own laptop with internet access and camera

Completed profile on

Resume or Linkedin profile

Minimum Age

When

ASAP

Where

This is a virtual opportunity

This is a virtual opportunity

Causes

SeniorsCommunity & Social Services

Skills & Experience
Business & Financial AnalysisAdministrative SupportBusiness Planning & DevelopmentExecutive LeadershipPublic Relations SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational DevelopmentHR Training & DevelopmentDonor ManagementGrant Writing / Research

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Type of Volunteer

Individual

Type of Activity

Virtual

Good for Ages

Adult (Ages 18-54)Older Adult (Ages 55+)

Languages

English

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Minimum Age Requirement

Adult (Age 18-54)