Board Member
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Winnipeg Humane Society |
| Address: | 45 Hurst Way Winnipeg MB R3T 0R3 |
| Website: | http://www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca |
| Organizational Description: | To protect animals from suffering and to promote their welfare and dignity. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5797 |
| Description of Duties: | 1. Make an appropriate commitment of time to prepare for and attend Board and Committee meetings, and for periodic consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and other senior managers. 2. Assume responsibility to be fully informed of major organizational issues, including finance and audit. 3. Engage in regular planning processes to develop and approve organizational strategy, goals, plans, and budgets. 4. Establish and hold the Chief Executive Officer accountable to measures of organizational performance. 5. Create and maintain policies for developing the Board of Directors, including recruitment, tenure, leadership, Board of Directors structure and composition, and Board of Directors assessment and evaluation. 6. Set policy and criteria for management of the WHS's financial assets and monitor performance against these policies and criteria. 7. Establish sound mechanisms for the engagement of volunteers in the activities of the committee's and the mission of the organization as a whole. 8. Approve major engagements in public policy and other external affairs activities. Actively support WHS advocacy and fundraising efforts. 9. Help raise significant funds for animal welfare. 10. Endeavour to make an annual financial contribution to the WHS. |
| Skills Required: | 1. Reliability and diligence. 2. Strong fundraising experience. 3. Knowledgeable and passionate about animal welfare. 4. Previous board experience will be an asset. 5. Proficiency in reading financial statements. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Opportunity to volunteer and become a Member of the Board of Directors of the Winnipeg Humane Society, Manitoba's oldest and largest animal shelter. The Board meets monthly from September to June on the second Wednesday of each of those months. Board members are expected to attend the September Annual General Meeting, all regular and special meetings of the Board and to participate in Board Committees. Mission Statement "To protect all animals from suffering and promote their welfare and dignity." Vision Statement "All animals are treated humanely. |
| 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: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | Certificate of recognition |
| How to Apply: |
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| Closing Date: | May 12, 2025 |
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