Are you interested in making an impact on a global scale?

Heart-Links Lazos de Corazón has several volunteer board positions opening up this spring. To fill them, we are looking for people who are committed to community, social justice and our common global welfare.

Board profile

  • 7 to 10 community members
  • Renewable 3-year terms
  • One part-time staff (3 days a week)
  • Governed by the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

Open board positions are Member at Large, Chair, and Treasurer. See duties and qualifications below.

If you are interested in applying for any of these volunteer positions, please send your letter of interest and resume to info@heart-links.org by March 21.

Member at Large

Time commitment:

  • 5 Board meetings a year (September, November, late January, March and June), typically on a Wednesday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., plus the AGM in May
  • All board members are asked to chair or co-chair a standing committee (Fund Development, Community Engagement, Finance, Peru Projects, Solidarity Trip), which typically meets monthly
  • Average time commitment is 1 to 2 hours per week

What we’re looking for:

  • A commitment to social justice and international development
  • Experience in any of the following areas: Law, International Development, Finance, Special Events, Non-Profit Management
  • Perspectives of grassroots, Indigenous, Latin American or educational communities is a plus
  • Previous board experience is welcome but not required
  • Knowledge of Spanish is an asset

Board Chair

Duties:

  • Call all board and executive committee meetings, set agendas and chair these meetings
  • Call and chair AGM
  • Ensure that all board positions are filled on an annual basis
  • Orient new board members to the organization
  • Provide oversight to staff and operations of the organization, including all HR considerations
  • Alongside the treasurer, approve wire transfers and electronic payments such as payroll and credit card

A good chair should

  • Provide vision and direction to the organization
  • Keep on top of international development trends and help the board keep current too
  • Understand the organization’s history and respect that history while planning for the future

Time commitment:

  • 5 Board meetings a year (September, November, late January, March and June), typically on a Wednesday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., plus the AGM in May
  • Monthly executive meetings (except in summertime)
  • Average time commitment is 10 hours per month

What else we’re looking for:

  • A commitment to social justice and international development
  • Experience in any of the following areas: Law, Human Resources, International Development, Finance, Non-Profit Management
  • Perspectives of grassroots, Indigenous, Latin American or educational communities is a plus
  • Previous board experience
  • Knowledge of Spanish is an asset

Treasurer

Duties:

  • Chair the Finance Committee
  • Work collaboratively with the board chair
  • Liaise with investment and bank account managers and external accountants
  • Prepare the annual budget
  • Advise the board on financial matters
  • Prepare and provide to our external accountants a year-end (December 31) file for review and the necessary information for preparing our annual Charity Information Return
  • Prepare and send international wires
  • Oversee the bookkeeper
  • Monitor cash flow to ensure all needs are met, including our investment needs
  • Periodically review investment activity
  • Perform other duties, as assigned

Time commitment:

  • 5 board meetings a year (September, November, late January, March and June), typically on a Wednesday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the AGM in May
  • Monthly executive meetings (except in summertime)
  • Biannual meetings of the Finance Committee (typically by email)
  • Average time commitment is 2 to 3 hours per week, most of it by phone or email

What we’re looking for:

  • Knowledge of financial reporting, accounting and analysis is preferred
  • Knowledge of budgeting, including budget setting and monitoring
  • Understanding of basic internal controls
  • A commitment to social justice and international development
  • Previous board experience is welcome but not required

The successful applicant for the position of treasurer will be required to present a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (available from your local police services) before assuming duties.

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