Heart-Links relies on a team of dedicated volunteers who give freely of their time, skills and experience. Volunteer opportunities include
- Membership on the Heart-Links board of directors
- Membership on a standing committee
- Assistance with a fixed-time initiative
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER
Heart-Links Lazos de Corazón is recruiting up to three volunteers to join our Board of Directors.
What we’re looking for:
- A commitment to social justice and community-led international development
- Experience in any of the following areas: human resources, fundraising, communications or social media, finance, governance
- Previous board experience is welcome but not required
- Some knowledge of Spanish is an asset
Time commitment:
- 5 Board meetings a year (September, November, January, March and May), typically on a Wednesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attendance at these meetings is very important.
- All Board members are asked to sit on a permanent committee, which typically meets monthly. We currently have openings on the following committees: Fund Development, Finance, Governance, Executive.
- Average time commitment is 1 to 2 hours per week.
- 3-year term, renewable.
Board profile:
- 9 to 12 community members
- One part-time staff (3 days a week)
- Governed by the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
Please send letter of interest and resume to info@heart-links.org by March 31, 2024.