Board Member

Organization Details
Organization Name: Equal Opportunities West Inc
Address: 851 Cavalier Drive
Winnipeg MB  R2Y 1C6
Website: http://www.equalopportunitieswest.com/en/home
Organizational Description: Equal Opportunities West (EOW) is a non-profit organization that began in 1979. EOW offers a daytime program for adults with disabilities that provides:
-Work opportunities and employment skills development
-Recreation and physical development opportunities
-Socialization, life and personal skills development.

The program has 89 adult participants and 29 employees.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 4800
   
Description of Duties:

Be an active and contributing member at Board meetings.
Board members are responsible for directing the management and affairs of EOW, including reviewing financial statements, reviewing policies and setting strategic direction of the organization.

   
Skills Required:

Previous experience as Board member an asset. The Board is also interested in individuals with HR or IT background.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

A great opportunity to support an organization that provides a valuable service to Winnipeg participants who are disabled.

   
Age: 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Evening

Attendance at Board meetings which begin at 5:00 pm and run up to two hours on the last Wednesday of each month, except July, August & December.


Meetings are hybrid, but preference is for in person meetings.


There may be occasional ad-hoc work between meetings.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- St. James-Assiniboia
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: General Populace
Organization will provide: Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Mar 1, 2025

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