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Child Witness Centre


   About the Position

Impact Statement
Our volunteer Board of Directors are vital towards our success in making a difference in our community. At this time, those with social work or lived victim service experience would be a tremendous asset to grow our quality of care and responsiveness, both internally and externally. As a small nonprofit organization, each member plays a key role towards the overall health, strength, and effectiveness of our agency – including financially. We estimate a time commitment of 8 to 10 hours per month for each Board Member.

Description
We currently have a special need for individuals who bring: A) current or past experience in the field of social work, and/or B) firsthand lived experience with victim service supports.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Regularly attend Board meetings: 11 per year, including AGM (approx. 2 hr. meetings)
- Participate in at least one committee (currently include Finance, Audit/Investment; Governance; Human Resources, Nominations, & Risk Management).
- Support fundraising efforts and events and make an annual donation to the agency.
- Provide assistance as requested by the ED: Requests are based on the expertise of the board member (ie. policing, legal, fundraising).
- Participate in an ad hoc committee as needed.

Please visit out website for a full description of the position.


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 25+

Area(s) of Interest: Boards/Committees, Caring Support, Children/Youth

Skill(s): Communicate in Plain Language, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Creative Thinking, Stewardship


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: Orientation will be provided.
Working Conditions:
Transportation: On a bus route


Time Commitment

Duration: 1 year or more
Weekday - Evening
Board meetings are currently held on the first Monday of each month from 6-8pm.
Time commitment of approximately 8-10 hours per month.

   Contact Information
http://www.childwitness.com
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Robin Heald
519-744-0904 Ext. 212
111 Duke Street East Kitchener, N2H 1A4
Kitchener

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Kitchener ON N2G 2N7

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