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.