Board Director

Organization Details
Organization Name: Bravestone Centre
Address: St. Norbert P.O. Box 202
Winnipeg MB  R3V 1L6
Website: http://bravestonecentre.ca/
Organizational Description: Bravestone Centre provides women and their children affected by domestic violence with full-time counselling and support programs while living in the safety of our program. Women and children respectively attend regularly scheduled individual and group therapy and a variety of support programs. Women are assisted with advocacy and access to community resources. Families live on-site in Bravestone Centre furnished suites. The program premises are fully secured, confidential and camera monitored. Families continue their counselling through the Follow-up Program as they integrate back into the community. Bravestone Centre is nationally accredited through Imagine Canada.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5003
   
Description of Duties:

As a valued member of our Board of Directors, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Utilize your financial acumen to support our fiduciary responsibilities.
• Attend ten board meetings annually (Sept. to June) and actively engage in policy-making.
• Collaborate closely with our executive director to monitor operations and progress.
• Play an important role in committees and contribute meaningfully to committee work.
• Play a key part in securing financial resources to drive our mission.

   
Skills Required:

Professional expertise in:
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Corporate/Business
• Public Relations/Marketing
• Fundraising
We kindly encourage applications from and extend an invitation to:
• Indigenous People
• 2SLGBTQ+ Folks

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Skills gained include: learning to collaborate within a group dynamic, holding a board of directors seat, developing leadership skills, and experience in team management and team cooperation.

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Flexible Hours

The Board meets every other month (September through May), and for an Annual General Meeting in June. Meetings last approximately two hours and occur in the evening. Each board member also sits on a committee and work varies dependent upon focus (usually 2 hours every quarter). Planning days will also be scheduled when needed.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Fort Garry
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
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: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Email: info@bravestonecentre.ca
Closing Date: Oct 30, 2024

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