• Strategic Leadership: Participate in the development and approval of the organization’s strategic direction, goals, and policies.

• Financial Oversight: Ensure the financial health of the organization by reviewing financial reports, overseeing budget processes, and ensuring responsible fiscal management.

• Fundraising and Resource Development: Assist in fundraising efforts and network with potential donors, partners, and stakeholders to support the organization’s funding needs.

• Governance and Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements, and maintain high standards of governance.

• Risk Management: Monitor and evaluate potential risks to the organization and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.

• Board Engagement: Attend and actively participate in Board meetings, committee work, and other key events, providing valuable input and support.

• Advocacy and Representation: Represent the organization at public events, in the community, and with potential donors or partners.

• Evaluation and Improvement: Regularly assess the organization’s performance and contribute to discussions on continuous improvement.

Summary

Durham Family and Cultural Centre(DFCC) is a non-profit organization established in 2019. We provide a space for members of the Black community and other racialized and diverse groups to engage in programming that empowers their lives. DFCC has approximately 10 staff members who are overseen by an Executive Director who reports to the Board of Directors. 

Description

DFCC is currently seeking 2-4 passionate persons dedicated individuals to join our Volunteer Board of Directors. The Board of Directors oversees the organization's strategic direction and provides the Executive Director with operational support.

Desired Attributes

We are seeking persons who reflect the variety of the clients we serve. We seek those especially from the Black and racialized communities, indigenous persons members from the LGTBQ2+ community, and those with lived experience. A commitment to adhere to To DFCC's 
obligation to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

We are seeking directors with skills and expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Fundraising – You have experience in non-profit fundraising, developing strategies for new revenue generation, growing membership and sponsorship programs, and developing partnerships.

• Law- You have experience and knowledge in non-profit law, cooperation. Experiences can be gained as a legal provider, paralegal, mediator, or policy expert, academic or otherwise.

• Grant Writer- You have experience and knowledge in grant writing for non-profit.

• Information Technology – You have IT skills and experience, including developing long-term strategic goals related to technology and service delivery to the public and members.

• Social Worker / Mental Health Worker- You have experience and knowledge in social work and practice.

Other attributes which are not mandatory but would be an asset include:
• Be a resident of Durham Region 
• Governance experience (i.e., having served on other boards)
• French language proficiency
• Background in social services, law, finance, business, marketing and/or fundraising
• Be able to build consensus and constructively contribute to meetings and deliberations of the board. 

About The Role Commitment
DFCC directors serve on staggered two-year terms (renewable). Board members are expected to attend and participate fully in monthly meetings and be asked to serve on one or more committees. Meetings are currently virtual but may be hybrid or occasionally fully in-person in the future.

All offers will be subject to a criminal record check satisfactory to DFCC.

Please submit your CV to info@durhamfcc.com. Attention: Executive Director Debbie Miles-Senio

Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) has a variety of volunteer opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students,  corporate opportunities,  festival events (Durham Children's Watershed Festival and Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival) and the Conservation Area Trail Stewards (CATS) program. 

• Promoting our programs and workshops on social networks and monitor engagement (e.g. comments and shares)
• Creating and distributing marketing copy to advertise our projects
• Writing blog posts about our inititatives and events 
• Ultimately, you will help us reach our target audience by delivering both useful and appealing online information regarding our events, workshops and programs.
• Identify community needs and recomend new topics

Requirements:

• A student involved in the above areas of study, seeking to get hands on experience

   Or:

• Anyone with experience and a willingness to get involved with community work.

The links below will provide more information on our organization:

Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D

If you have a special volunteer interest, please specify

The links below will provide more information on our organization:

Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D

We are a not for profit registered charity organization. Directors participate in monthly meetings including administrative duties, fundraising initiatives, public events and approval of successful crime stoppers tips. 

Designing social media content for our platform that are engaging with current trends and opportunities to increase brand exposure for our company.

• Collaborate in teams and or with other staff members and volunteers.
• Propose ideas to improve DFCC's social media platforms.
• Provide support for designing flyers, and posters while being informed of trending topics.
• Create and plan the contents of the volunteer and or youth monthly newsletter. It can incorporate feature articles, updates and highlights of DFCC's activities and achievements. 
• Create weekly quotes either inspirational or informative to engage followers.
• Writing blog posts about our initiatives and events 
• Identify community needs and recommend new topics

MG Canada requires a volunteer help our project lead with editing and writing short health related arcticles for our website. MG Canada is a registered charity that promotes awareness for myasthenis gravis patients and caregivers in Canada.. The volunteer would work virtually with our projecte lead, approx 2-3 hours a week on articles that they are comfortable with editing and re-writing, as we have archived articles that wefreshing.

Volunteer Board Members Welcome

FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism is a nonprofit registered charity serving Durham Region. We offer respite and recreational programs for families with children and youth on the autism spectrum.  We are currently growing from a Steering Committee to a Governance Board, and looking for new members to join our Board.

We need Board members in the following areas: Marketing, Communications, Fund Development, Finance and Secretary. For a 2-year commitment.

Board meetings are held once-a-month in Whitby. We have a virtual option as well. Members can choose roles in Marketing & Communications, Fund Development, Finance, Human Resources and ad-hoc Project sub-committees.

These roles can be rewarding to anyone from lawyers, insurance agents, marketing and advertising to accountants, fundraisers, administration, and community minded people, to name a few.  

Interested in volunteering?  We would love to hear from you.  Please send resume to:

chair@footprints4autism.org

Have questions?  Call Sandra at 905-420-0388   ext. 1