Member-At-Large Board Position - Homewood Volunteer Association (Homewood Health Centre)

Member-At-Large Board Position - Homewood Volunteer Association

(Homewood Health Centre)

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Position ID: V-GUE0153

Last Modified: 28 Jun 2022

Last Full Update: 28 Jun 2022

Opportunity Details

Contact

Martha Schuett, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Homewood Health Centre; Phone: 519-824-1010; ext 32262; Fax: 519-767-3564; Email: mschuett@homewoodhealth.com

Duties

The Homewood Volunteer Association (HVA) is a registered charitable organization with a mission to support the quality of life of mental health and addiction patients at Homewood Health Centre. The Member-at-Large assists with the management of Association affairs and its governance and strategic direction. The Homewood Volunteer Association also operates the café and gift shop within the Homewood to serve patients and visitors.

Member-at-Large attends monthly Board meetings as well as the annual general meeting; Commits to learn the Association and its functions and responsibilities within the health centre; Directs organizational operations, including policy development; Assists with management of projects undertaken by the Association; Assists with fund raising projects as needed; Commits to moving up into a suitable Board position as vacancies occur; Performs other Board tasks, as required.

More Info Link

www.homewoodhealth.com

Benefits

Experience sitting on a board of directors; Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients; Opportunity to meet other volunteers from different backgrounds.

Clients

Mental health and addictions.

Ages

25 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Seniors (55+) ; Newcomers / English as a second language

Areas of Interest

Board of Directors ; Committees ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Health Care ; Human Resources / Interviewing ; Mentorship / Leadership

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; General Computer Skills ; Planning & Organizing ; Team Work ; Experience in one or more of the following areas: retail or food service experience at management or owner level; human resources expertise; accounting/bookkeeping experience; leadership roles.

Commitment Length

Long Term (More than 1 year) - 2 year term ; The term for the Board member is 2 years. Board members are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting held in September, or appointed by the Board of Directors to fill any vacancies in the interim. The Board currently meets virtually each month, however they may move to in-person meetings in the future.

Interaction Level

Small Group

Minimum Hours

4 / Month

Dates and Times

Wednesday: Afternoon (4:30 - 6:30 pm (once per month))

Board meeting take place on Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. once a month and there could be time required between meetings. Schedule flexibility is required.

Seasons

Year Round ; The Board doesn't usually meet during the months of July and August unless a special meeting is necessary.

Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Location

Homewood Health Centre, 150 Delhi Street, Guelph

Number of Positions

Guelph

2 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation

Transportation

Near public transit

Application Deadline

22 Jul 2022

Police Check

Not Required

Additional Requirements

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to:
Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Homewood Health Centre, 150 Delhi St., Guelph, ON N1E 6K9 or volunteer@homewoodhealth.com by April 30, 2022. Please include "Board of Director application" on your letter/email.
We are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diversity of our community and welcome resumes from all qualified individuals.

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