Board of Directors (Yorklands Green Hub)

Board of Directors

(Yorklands Green Hub)

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Position ID: V-GUE2687

Last Modified: 19 Feb 2022

Last Full Update: 19 Feb 2022

Opportunity Details

Impact Statement

Opening Green Doors to the Future

Contact

Lynn Bestari or Norah Chaloner, Secretary, Yorklands Green Hub; Phone: 519-803-2524 * 519-400-0049; Email: lbestari@yorklandsgreenhub.ca

Duties

The Yorklands Green Hub Board of Directors is currently a working board of volunteers.

Our mission is to open green doors to the future by promoting sustainable conservation, environmental education and public enjoyment at the former Guelph Correctional Centre lands. We are seeking to fill 2 positions: 2 Members-at-Large. Terms are for 2 or 3 years by choice of nominee.

Nominations will be accepted with a review of the skills we are in need of, followed by an interview.

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being ; Quality Education ; Clean Water and Sanitation ; Affordable and Clean Energy ; Sustainable Cities and Communities ; Climate Action

Clients

YORKLANDS GREEN HUB aims to create for Ontario’s public domain a self-sustaining education, demonstration, and research hub (living lab) at the provincially owned former Guelph Correctional Centre (GCC).

Yorklands Green Hub will bring together businesses, organizations, and people of all ages and interests – to learn, work, share and innovate, with the common purpose of being engaged stewards of our land, food, water, and our overall wellbeing.

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language

Areas of Interest

Advocacy ; Board of Directors ; Committees ; Nature / Environment ; Research / Evaluation

Skills/Experience

Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Public Speaking ; Research ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Web & IT ; Experience in real estate, finance, urban planning, fundraising and business, nonprofit experience would be most welcomed.

Commitment Length

Long Term (More than 1 year) ; The Board of Directors meets one evening a month, with each Director acting either as the liaison or chair of a committee with some intermittent meetings as required.

Interaction Level

Small Group

Minimum Hours

7 / Month

Seasons

Year Round ; The Board meets once a month.

Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Location

42 Carden Street Guelph

Number of Positions

Guelph

3 individual(s) needed in total.