Board Secretary

Organization Details
Organization Name: Osborne Village Resource Centre
Address: Unit 1 - 107 Osborne Street
Winnipeg MB  R3L 1Y4
Website: http://www.ovrc.ca
Organizational Description: We are a non profit, Pre-employment Centre dedicated to assist individuals prepare for a successful job search and/or career change
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6337
   
Description of Duties:

Each Board member will:



  1. Approve, where appropriate, policy and other recommendations received from the Board, standing committees, and Executive Director.

  2. Review the bylaws and policy manual and recommend bylaw changes.

  3. Review the Board's structure, approve changes, and prepare necessary bylaw amendments.

  4. Participate in the development of OVRC's organizational plan and annual review.

  5. Approve OVRC's budget, hire, and evaluate the Executive Director.

  6. Assist in building positive relationships among the Board, committees, and the Executive Director to enhance the OVRC's mission.

   
Skills Required:

  1. Organization of a Board consisting of a Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Members-at- Large.

  2. Commitment to the work of the OVRC.

  3. The accurate recording and distribution of the minutes of Board of Directors meetings. The minutes should reflect that the format and level of detail that the Board has determined

  4. In the event that the Secretary is unable to attend a meeting where minutes or notes are to be taken, it is the secretary's responsibility to finds an alternate.

  5. Attendance at monthly board meetings; repeated absences may result in a review of the Board member's standing.

  6. Attendance at Annual General Meetings.

  7. Commitment to maintaining the privacy of the OVRC data and client personal information unless permission has been obtained by the OVRC's corresponding staff and/or clients accordingly.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

  • Collaboration Skills

  • Time Management Skills

  • Some Budget Management Skills

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Evening
Remote Volunteering

Board Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Typically by Zoom however strive to met in person 2 times per year at 1 - 107 Osborne Street.


We do not meet in July and August

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- River Heights
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: A letter of reference
How to Apply:
Closing Date: May 31, 2026

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