Board Member

Organization Details
Organization Name: West Central Women's Resource Centre
Address: 640 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg MB  R3G 0A7
Website: https://wcwrc.ca/
Organizational Description: The West Central Women's Resource Centre exists to empower women to help themselves, their families, and their community to safer, healthier lifestyles. Our home is the diverse West Central neighbourhood of Winnipeg.
Our shared vision is for a healthy, sustainable, equitable, just, and peaceful community where women's knowledge and experience is valued and respected. Our vision includes women having hope and strength while living out equal social, economic, and political rights.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6588
   
Description of Duties:

The West Central Women's Resource Centre (WCWRC) is currently looking to fill two board positions. This is an excellent opportunity to support a vibrant, vital organization in Winnipeg's West End.


About WCWRC


The WCWRC empowers women, families, and the community to move from where they are to where they want to be.


The centre provides a wide range of programming and services, including food security, housing, skill building, violence recovery and healing. The centre serves a diverse community, including participants who are Indigenous, refugees, immigrants, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and those living with disabilities. Our programming is trauma-informed, rooted in harm reduction and centres the experiences of women working towards their own empowerment. For more information about the centre, please visit https://wcwrc.ca.


About the board positions


We currently have a strong, engaged board with a range of experience and perspectives. We want to continue to grow as the centre continues to grow.


The following positions are open:


• Two board positions for a 2-year term, with the option to extend.


• One of the positions will serve on the Finance Committee and is required to be a CPA in good standing.



We are seeking women-identified and non-binary individuals who understand and respect what the centre does in the community and value our ways of working. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and inclusive governance, we are currently seeking to strengthen Indigenous representation on our Board of Directors. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals who are interested in contributing their skills, experience, and perspectives to our organization.

   
Skills Required:




We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Previous board experience is an asset but is not required.


We are particularly interested in candidates who bring one or more of the following:



  • Lived experience and/or strong connections to the communities we serve

  • First Nations, Métis, or Inuit perspectives, knowledge, and community relationships

  • A commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice

  • Experience in governance, strategy, organizational leadership, or community development

  • Knowledge of non-profit organizations and community-based services

  • Professional expertise in areas such as:

    • Finance or accounting

    • Human resources

    • Fundraising and donor relations

    • Government relations or public policy

    • Human Rights work


  • Strong collaboration, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

  • A willingness to contribute time, energy, and expertise to support the organization's mission and strategic priorities

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:
   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Evening
, 
Remote Volunteering

Board members are expected to participate regularly in eight board meetings annually and sit on at least one board committee. There may also be work required occasionally between board meetings. The total time commitment averages between 5-10 hours per month.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Assiniboine South
- Downtown
- Elmwood
- Fort Garry
- Inkster
- Point Douglas
- River East
- River Heights
- Seven Oaks
- St. Boniface
- St. James-Assiniboia
- St. Vital
- Transcona
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Are able to attend with a support person
Require childcare
Uses a mobility device
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Bus tickets
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Jan 30, 2027

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