Volunteer Board of Director

4 weeks ago


Peterborough Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Rise People Full time

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and eager individuals, from our community, to help foster our mission of providing community-based specialized support and clinical services for individuals, families, and service providers that contribute to the enhancement of the quality of life of persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders. We are seeking expertise related to legal and/or the developmental services sector.

Canopy’s current Board model is a combination of a Policy Board and a Planning Board. The Board of Directors is responsible for providing leadership, oversight and managing itself, within reasonable time constraints.

Who We Are

Canopy Support Services is an incorporated non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We serve the varied needs of adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families/caregivers, and the agencies supporting them in their community. Many of our services are funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) which are free of charge to individuals, families, and agencies. In 2019, we began transitioning our Autism services to a fee-for-service model in response to Government changes to the Ontario Autism Program, and are expanding to offer a variety of other services to meet the needs of people in our communities.

The Ideal Candidate

Dedicated and committed to growing Canopy Support Services. Has the ability to see the big picture and the courage to set direction to achieve the organization’s mission.

Has working knowledge of principles relating to not-for-profit governance, strategic planning and accreditation.

Prepared to participate in the recruitment of new Directors.

Able to commit to participating in approximately 9 meetings (typically 1-2 hours in length) each year

Able to commit to participating on at least one Board Committee (Finance, Governance, etc.)

Resides in the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge area

Responsibilities

Volunteer position with a 2-year commitment.

Helps to determine Canopy's strategic directions and priorities on a 3-5 year cycle.

Provides financial oversight to Chief Executive Officer and Senior Management.

Availability is casual, part time for attendance at regular meetings – approximately 9 per year

Participates actively in governance activities and willing to accept assignments and complete them thoroughly and in a timely manner.

Actively participates in a Board sub-committee.

Get Involved

If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please provide a letter of interest along with your resume to Executive Assistant , Melissa Godward - mgodward@canopysupport.ca . We look forward to connecting to further discuss this opportunity

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