Join our Board of Directors

Are you a strategic leader who would like to donate your time and knowledge to help build a future without abuse? Consider making your impact by applying to become a Birchway Niagara board member! Applications are always welcome and will be kept on file for up to two years for consideration for future openings.

Birchway Niagara is actively seeking candidates to fill two board vacancies.
Application deadline: March 31, 2025.
Please click here for a detailed position description.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the effective governance and strategic leadership of Birchway Niagara
  • Influence the strategic plan for Birchway Niagara
  • Attend monthly board meetings and the Annual General Meeting
  • Participate as a member of at least one board committee (often requiring attendance at monthly meetings)
  • Represent the agency in the communities Birchway Niagara serves
  • Commit time as required to fulfill the responsibilities of a board member

We encourage candidates with:

  • Experience with not-for-profit organizations
  • Strong networking and communication skills
  • Knowledge of, skills and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: organizational management, financial management, policy development, strategic planning, accounting, government relations/advocacy, fundraising, marketing/public relations, human resources, legal experience, diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility.

Board members hold office for a term of two years with renewal options for two subsequent two-year terms (six years in total). Board meetings typically take place at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

Questions regarding Birchway Niagara or the application process can be directed to Jennifer Gauthier, executive director, at JenniferG@birchway.ca. Please provide a phone number that you can be reached at during business hours.

Board of Directors Application Form

The first step to becoming a Birchway Niagara Board Member is to fill in the application form below. Please also forward a copy of your resume to JenniferG@birchway.ca.

    First Name

    Last Name

    Address

    Phone

    Email

    Employer Information

    Name

    Title

    Work Address

    Work Phone

    Work Email

    Type of Business or Organization

    Primary service(s) and area/population served

    Preferred Contact Method
    HomeWork

    Background

    Please list Education/Training/Certificates

    Please list any boards and committees that you serve on, or have served on within the last 5 years

    How do you feel Birchway Niagara would benefit from your involvement on the Board?

    Have you received any service awards or honours that you’d like to mention?

    Please check the areas in which you have significant experience/skills:
    Organizational ManagementFinancial ManagementPolicy DevelopmentStrategic PlanningAccountingGovernment Relations/AdvocacyFundraisingNon-Profit ExperienceMarketing/Public RelationsHuman ResourcesLegal ExperienceDiversity/Inclusion/Equity/Accessibility
    Please describe any other relevant areas of experience that are not listed above:

    Please list any groups, organizations or businesses that you are networked with or could network with which you think might prove of value to Birchway Niagara

    In addition, the Board seeks out Directors that bring with them various perspectives. Which perspectives would you bring to the Board, and why?

    Client

    Service Providers/Professionals

    Broader Community

    Our risk management policies require that we ask you whether or not you have been bankrupt or whether you are presently in the process of or anticipating going into bankruptcy. Please check the appropriate box.
    YesNo

    Our risk management policies require that you will obtain a criminal reference check for the vulnerable sector in order to volunteer as a member of the Board of Directors for Birchway Niagara. Please check the box indicating whether or not you are willing to do so.
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    On a monthly basis how many hours can you commit to Birchway Niagara?

    Please tell us anything else you'd like to share


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