Board of Directors - Volunteer Oportunity

Volunteer Opportunity: 

Board Member - Victoria Women’s Transition House Society (VWTH)

Are you interested in volunteering as a Board Member for an organization committed to supporting women experiencing intimate partner violence?

The Victoria Women’s Transition House Society (VWTH) Board of Directors is excited to welcome applications from individuals who are interested in volunteering for a two-year term as a Board Member (with the option of up to an additional two consecutive terms).

VWTH works from a feminist perspective. We are committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion on the Board. We welcome applications from qualified persons including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, individuals living with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. 

Board members are required to:

• Commit to the VWTH mission, values and objectives, understand the Society’s foundational documents, including the constitution, bylaws, mission, vision, and strategic plans, and provide effective Board-level support to ensure the organization's success in fulfilling its mission and maintaining its financial health;


• Regularly attend monthly board meetings, special functions of the Board (as scheduled throughout the year), participate in Board committees and accept project-specific committee assignments; and,


• Contribute to effective Board governance decision-making and provide thoughtful comments and input as needed.

 We are seeking two new board members who are committed to the work of VWTH and who can contribute meaningfully as members of the board of directors. Relevant experience may include:   

• Strong service oriented mindset such as a commitment to community service, family service, and volunteer experience;


• Experience serving on a board of directors for a society, as well as experience and/or interest in leadership roles such as board chair and committee chair;


• Experience with non-profit society governance and fundraising; and,


• Strong critical thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to approach challenges from a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens;

 A combination of lived experience, education, training, and/or work experience are valued.

Applications (including cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three references) are requested by June 9, 2025. These submissions and general inquiries should be emailed to the attention of the Board Recruitment and Nomination Sub-committee, care of Heidi Gayleard at: 

Thank you for your interest in being part of the Victoria Women’s Transition House Society. 

Application Process Timeline: 

●        Applications (including cover letter, resume, and three references) are requested by Monday June 9, 2024.

●        The Board Recruitment and Nomination Sub-committee will review submissions and convene interviews as early as mid-June with the final interview scheduled for near the end of July.

●        Nominations will be considered by the Board at their meeting in August 2025, with the plan to confirm new Board appointments at the Society's AGM scheduled for September 2025.  

Application Assistance, 

●        Those who require accommodation assistance for the application process are encouraged to contact us. Receiving assistance does not influence the outcome of the application review.