Board Treasurer
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| Organization Name: | Initiatives For Just Communities |
| Address: | 201-1335 Erin Street Winnipeg MB R3E 2S7 |
| Website: | https://www.initiativesjc.org/wpblog/ |
| Organizational Description: | Initiatives for Just Communities (IJC) walks with people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and intellectual disabilities, and those currently or previously incarcerated, to help them achieve a better quality of life for themselves and their communities. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4496 |
| Description of Duties: | About Us Initiatives for Just Communites (IJC) is a non-profit organization that is committed to restorative justice practices. IJC works to create communities where each person, particularly the stigmatized and vulnerable, has a place to belong. IJC runs four programs: - Circles of Support and Accountability supports individuals in Winnipeg with sexual offense histories who are integrating into the community after incarceration or serving probation or parole. - El'dad supports adults with intellectual disabilities in the Eastman region. El'dad's programs include Residential, Home Share, Supported Cluster, Outreach, Day Program, Drop-In, and an Alternative Justice Program - Open Circle is a prison visitation program that matches trained volunteers with participants. Open Circle provides nonjudgmental support and long-term connection. - Touchstone supports adults with intellectual disabilities in Winnipeg. Touchstone's programs include Outreach, Supported Cluster, Drop-In, and Visions & Voices. Visions & Voices is speakers' bureau comprised of adults with FASD. To learn more about our work, check out our annual report: www.initiativesjc.org/wpblog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IJC-AGM-Report-2025-Final-email_compressed.pdf The duties of the Board Treasurer at IJC are as follows:
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| Skills Required: | - CPA designation and at least 12 years of experience as a CPA. - Strong commitment to IJC's values of All People, Community, Transparency, Advocacy, Restorative Justice, and Compassion. - Prior experience working on a Board or with nonprofits an asset.
We welcome submissions from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, cultures, spiritualities, and sexual orientations. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening , Remote Volunteering The Board meets every other month (September, November, January, March, and May), and for an Annual General Meeting in June. Meetings last approximately two hours and take place on weekday evenings. Most meetings take place in Winnipeg, with occasional meetings in Mitchell, Manitoba. IJC reimburses Board members for mileage outside of the city. Some Board meetings may be attended online, as necessary. The Treasurer is also responsible for attending meetings of the Executive Committee and Finance Committee as needed. The Treasurer also commits to attending one day-long Board Retreat with all Directors each year. Appointments to the Board are for a three-year term. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Uses a mobility device |
| Organization will provide: | Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Aug 30, 2025 |
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