Hiring Volunteer Board of Directors
CCSYR is a non-profit organization, and our vision is helping individuals, and their families thrive and grow in relationship with one another and within our community. Our aim is “reaching out to all”. CCSYR’s four core service streams include: counselling, settlement, employment, and community engagement. We are the sole settlement service provider across both school boards and libraries in York Region. Additionally, we are one of five lead agencies that operate the Welcome Centres in York Region.
POSITIONS:
As a member of the Board, you will bring your skills, experience, passion and commitment to empowering individuals and families for a stronger future.
The Board is currently seeking additional members with various skills and backgrounds to support and complement the skills of our current Board members. Volunteers with expertise in the areas of:
- Human Resources
- Legal
- CPA
- Finance
- Marketing & Communications
- Fundraising
- Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Nurses, Physicians & Engineers
- Youth Workers
EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, abilities, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, faith, creed and newcomer status. We are continually striving to have a Board that reflects the diversity of our communities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Participate in board discussions and contribute ideas to the board in order to advance the impact of Catholic Community Services of York Region
- Attend all Board and committee meetings and functions such as special events
- Be informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies and programs
- Review agenda and supporting materials prior to Board and committee meetings and raise concerns prior to the meeting
- Constructively contribute in Board and committee discussions
- Serve on committees or working groups and offer to take on special assignments
- Act as an advocate for the organization
- Suggest possible nominees to the Board who can make significant contributions to the work of the Board and the organization
- Follow Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality policies
- Assist the Board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities such as reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements
- Abide by CCSYR’s Board of Directors’ Code of Conduct.
TERM:
2-year term commitment
3-6 hour monthly commitment and hybrid meetings
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Email your Resume and cover letter to Volunteer@ccsyr.org
Clearly state your interest in either a Board position and/or a Committee role. Applicants who are the most closely aligned with our priorities will be invited to interview.