Independent Living Services Simcoe County Volunteer Board Member

Independent Living Services Simcoe County; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking passionate individuals to join their Board and contribute to its mission of promoting ecological engagement and spiritual growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence community initiatives and support diverse voices in decision-making. Board members will engage in strategic leadership, participate in committee work, and help ensure the organization has the resources needed to fulfill its mission. If you are eager to make a difference and have expertise in areas such as ecological stewardship, agriculture, or human resources, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get involved.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological stewardship and land conservation is essential.
• Knowledge in agriculture and community development is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and monitor organizational performance.
• Engage in Board meetings and support the Executive Director.

Skills

Ecological stewardship and land conservation

Agriculture

Community and Program development

Human Resources

Legal

Youth engagement (aged 18 – 29)

Job description

• Aligned with IJC’s vision, mission, culture, and values
• Kind, compassionate, self-aware and have a desire to seek feedback, learn and grow.
• Organized and can manage timelines, goals and expectations well.
• Truly interesting in supporting the well-being of this charity, and excited to devote time and energy to supporting IJC’s direction.
• Share your expertise, knowledge and learned experience
• Develop new skills while deepening existing one
• Strengthen your leadership skills
• Expand your social and professional networks
• Support and strengthen your community
• Be part of taking IJC to the next level

The Ignatius Jesuit Centre :

• cherishes relationships and connections between human and more than human world
• facilitates retreats and gatherings of groups and events that promote education, arts and harmonious relationships with outer and inner worlds

Every year over 5000 individuals and families build better connections with the land through the Ignatius Jesuit Centre’s (IJC)’s retreats, trainings, farm products, trails, and land-based initiatives. IJC’s mission is to cultivate spiritual growth and ecological engagement. IJC’s 640-acre property has three main programs which include Loyola House, a world-class retreat & training centre, Ignatius Farm, a community organic training farm offering local access to land and food, and the Old-Growth Forest, a 94-acre conservation and education initiative.

Who we are looking for :

We are looking for Board members who are interested in rolling up their sleeves and getting involved to promote IJC Mission and Vision.

Board members with expertise, knowledge and / or learned experience in the following areas will help strengthen IJC’s ability to fulfill its mission and vision :

• Ecological stewardship and land conservation
• Agriculture
• Community and Program development
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Youth (aged 18 – 29)

Previous board experience is not necessary.

We aim for our Board to encompass diverse voices, backgrounds and perspectives.

Time Commitment :

This voluntary commitment involves attending one Board meeting (1.5-2 h) per month as well as one Committee meeting per month (1.5- 2 h), except December, July and August. Each Board member is asked to join one Committee. Committees include Financial, Governance, Land, Human Resources and Fundraising. A board term is 3 years, and it can be renewed for up to three (3) terms. Time in between meetings is required for preparation and reflection.

Responsibilities of IJC Board Member :

• Provide strategic leadership
• Be knowledgeable about IJC’s mission, vision, values, programs, risk management plan and long-term objectives.
• Monitor and assess organizational performance
• Ensure IJC has sufficient resources to carry out its mission
• Understand fiscal, staff, reputation and community implications of decisions
• Share knowledge, engage in critical thought and meaningful conversation around complex issues
• Work closely with other directors and be part of at least on Committee
• Actively engage in Board meetings
• Be an ambassador and promote IJC’ work in the community
• Support the Board Chair, Executive Director and Directors of Operations
• Ensure no conflicts or interest exist and that duties are upheld.