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Board Member (Volunteer Position)

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Job Description - Board Member (Volunteer Position)

Board of Directors


Volunteer Position


Term: 2 years per term with possibility of renewal



About Women’s Centre of York Region


The Women’s Centre of York Region (WCYR) is a community based not for profit organization, established in 1977 to support women who have experienced trauma, abuse, violence, and/or social and physical marginalizations.



We offer a range or programs and services to support women to identify and build on their strengths, connect with their communities, and achieve their goals. We do this through counselling, group education and support, employment and financial assistance, mental health supports, case management and system navigation.



Board Overview



WCYR is seeking to recruit two candidates for the volunteer Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors play a critical role in the governance, strategic planning, and strategic oversight of WCYR.


As a board, we are committed to providing leadership, expertise, and support to further WCYR and our mission.



Desired Qualifications




  • Passion for WCYR’s mission and commitment to its success


  • Willing to actively participate and engage in strategic planning initiatives


  • Ability to commit 2-5 hours per month for virtual/hybrid board meetings and organizational events


  • Currently located in the GTHA, York Region preferred



Currently seeking board members with relevant experience in one or more of the following:




  • Financial leadership experience, CPA designation preferred


  • Human Resources


  • Labour and employment law




Board Responsibilities:



Governance and Strategic Planning




  • Participate in strategic planning sessions, provide input and guidance on the org’s strategic direction


  • Help shape policies, procedures and best practices to ensure effective governance


  • Performance management and support of the Executive Director


Financial Stewardship




  • Consult on fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, event participation


  • Provide financial oversight, review and approve annual budgets, financial statements and financial policies


  • Monitor the organizations financial health and sustainability


Advocacy and Networking




  • Act as an ambassador for the organization


  • Utilize personal and professional networks to advance the organization’s goals


Organization Risk Management




  • Support development of risk mitigation strategies


  • Provide input into program impact, effectiveness in achieving organizational goals


  • Advise on development of leading organizational approaches and best practices


Committee Participation




  • Actively participate in monthly board meetings


  • Serve on a board sub-committee (eg. Finance, governance, fundraising)


  • Collaborate with committee members to achieve specific goals and initiatives


Recruitment and Succession Planning




  • Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new board members


  • Contribute to succession planning efforts to ensure continuity of board leadership




If you want to be part of a dynamic and growing social services agency, please submit a letter of interest along with your resume by October 4, 2025 highlighting your experience and qualifications including: business/work experience, academic qualifications, experience that would assist the board, any previous board experience, and previous community and/or volunteer activities to


Niv Bala, [email protected]



We are an equal opportunity organization and are committed to a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

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