Board of Directors

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: 6151
   
Description of Duties:

Board Members are responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance oversight, and fiduciary accountability. Duties include:


Acting in the best interests of Bravestone Center and the communities we serve


Participating in strategic planning, policy development, and organizational oversight


Ensuring financial stewardship, risk management, and compliance with legal and ethical obligations


Attending and actively participating in approximately 10 Board meetings per year (September-June)


Serving on one or more Board committees, based on interest and expertise


Supporting fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement initiatives


Working collaboratively with the Executive Director while maintaining appropriate governance boundaries


Upholding confidentiality and acting as an ambassador for the organization

   
Skills Required:

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Ideal candidates will bring experience or skills in one or more of the following areas:



  • Lived experience, community knowledge, and a strong alignment with Bravestone's mission are highly valued.

  • Board governance or senior leadership

  • Business, corporate, or strategic planning

  • Financial literacy, accounting, or risk management

  • Fundraising, donor relations, or resource development

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leadership

  • Community engagement, advocacy, or public relations

  • Legal, human resources, or policy development

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:
   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Evening
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: Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Apr 15, 2026

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