Board Member
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Aurora Family Therapy Centre |
| Address: | 5th Floor, 491 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, Canada Winnipeg MB R3B 2E4 |
| Website: | http://www.aurorafamilytherapy.com |
| Organizational Description: | Aurora Family Therapy Centre, Inc. (AFTC) is a non-profit, charitable organization that offers mental health and family therapy services to individuals and families, and delivers a range of programs to newcomers to Canada in collaboration with community-based partners and organizations. AFTC is also the primary practicum site for graduate students in the Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) program at the University of Winnipeg. As an organization, we are committed to providing systemic therapy to strengthen family relationships, individuals, and communities through cross-cultural and trauma-informed care. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5518 |
| Description of Duties: | Aurora Family Therapy Centre is looking for new board members to serve on the Board of Directors. The Board Members provide strategic leadership and direction to the organization. IS THIS THE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU?
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| Skills Required: | Skills in the following areas would be considered an asset (not required):
Aurora Family Therapy Centre values inclusivity and is committed to building a diverse board that is representative of the communities we serve. We encourage individuals of all races, colours, ancestries, nationalities or places of origin, ethnic backgrounds, religions, ages, sexes, gender identities, sexual orientations, marital and family statuses, sources of income, political beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, or social disadvantages to apply. We particularly invite and encourage applications from potential board members who have lived experience as refugees or immigrants and/or are from racial minority groups. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Joining Aurora Family Therapy Centre's board provides an excellent opportunity for understanding organizational governance, developing skills in strategic financial and risk management as well as connecting with a great community of winnipggers and new Canadians. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening The AFTC Board of Directors governs using a Policy Governance® model. The board meets a minimum of four times a year (excluding July, August and December), in addition to an Annual General Meeting on the last Monday of September of every year. Board members are expected to commit to attending all meetings over the course of a minimum of 3-year terms. Board meetings take place in the evening on the last Monday of the month when meetings are scheduled. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Downtown |
| 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: | A letter of reference |
| How to Apply: |
Email: a.ahmed@aurorafamilytherapy.com Phone: 204-290-5857 In Person |
| Closing Date: | Nov 11, 2024 |
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