Member Board of Directors
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Opportunities for Independence Inc |
| Address: | 1070 Portage Ave Winnipeg MB R3G 0S3 |
| Website: | http://ofii.ca |
| Organizational Description: | Our agency is a not-for-profit charitable organization that works with youth and adults who live with intellectual disabilities and/or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), most of whom who have come in conflict with the law. We increase community safety through active programming that enables our participants to find safe housing, access participant-centered supports and make better choices. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Opportunities for Independence Inc. is seeking nominations for volunteers for our Board of Directors. We are interested in candidates with a variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise that will further the growth and development of our organization. Opportunities for Independence is a not-for-profit charitable organization, incorporated since 1984. Our agency works with youth and adults who live with intellectual disabilities and/or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), most of whom have come into conflict with the law. We increase community safety through active programming that enables our participants to find safe housing, access participant-centered supports and make better choices. |
| Skills Required: | Experience in the Justice system, social work or finance are definite assets, along with prior experience serving on a Board of Directors and an understanding of the role of a Director. Candidates must provide a clear Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector Search. Candidate cannot be in active bankruptcy. Approved candidates shall serve as directors and officers without remuneration, and no director or office who is also a director shall directly or indirectly receive any profit from his position as a director or officer; provided that a director or officer who is also a director may be paid reasonable expenses, incurred by him or her in the performance of his or her duties. Opportunities for Independence recognizes the importance of building an exemplary board that is inclusive and reflective of the population we serve. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are from any of the following employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime, Evening Regular meetings generally occur over Zoom during the lunch hour. In-person would more likely be in the early evening. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Are fulfilling volunteer hours for credit |
| Organization will provide: | Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: Kathryn.Levine@umanitoba.ca |
| Closing Date: | Jul 31, 2023 |
