Board of Directors - Volunteer Position

Bereaved Families of Ontario – South Central Region (BFO-SCR) is a volunteer-driven, non-denominational, registered non-profit organization that has been supporting bereaved individuals and families in the Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand-Norfolk and Niagara area for more than 30 years. We provide free, community-based peer support programs and services for bereaved children, teens, and adults of all ages.  

We are committed to providing high-quality, caring bereavement services for individuals and families and offer our programs and services in a safe space where clients can explore their grief, diminish their sense of isolation, and normalize their grief experience. When a loved one dies, BFO-SCR can help the healing journey begin.

BFO-SCR is seeking applicants from Hamilton, Burlington, Niagara or Brant for upcoming openings on the Board of Directors. We welcome a broad range of lived experience, skills and knowledge and we are especially interested in applicants with leadership experience in any of the following areas: Fundraising/Philanthropy, Volunteer or Community Development, Marketing and Communications or Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work. If you are interested in serving your community, please consider getting involved as a Director with BFO-SCR.

Directors are approved at the BFO-SCR’s Annual General Meeting to govern the organization. The Board of Directors is ultimately accountable for all matters relating to BFO-SCR. Primary roles and responsibilities include:

  • Ensure that the BFO-SCR’s vision and strategic plan are consistent with the organization’s values and mission.

  • Support and assist philanthropic and community relations efforts by attending events, speaking engagements and acting as a liaison between the organization and the community. Work to promote the organization and develop new partnerships.

  • Monitor CEO performance. Recruit, hire and terminate if necessary.

  • Provide oversight to the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC).

  • Report back to the community and stakeholders of BFO-SCR at the Annual General Meeting.

  • Ensure that there are systems and procedures that regularly solicit, welcome and respond to concerns raised by BFO-SCR stakeholders.

  • Ensure that the BFO-SCR by-laws remain current and relevant.

Board members must be able to work as part of a team, should have a positive attitude and a strong interest in providing high-quality, caring bereavement support services to our community. Previous volunteer Board experience is an asset.

Time Commitment

  • The Board of Directors meets for 1.5 hours per month. In addition, Directors are asked to attend fundraising events (usually two per year) and represent the Board at other activities as they relate to their skills and experience.

Term

  • Membership on the Board of Directors is for a two-year term.

To learn more about BFO-SCR, please visit www.bfoscr.com. If you have the skills required and would like the opportunity to be part of our leadership team, please complete this application: https://form.jotform.com/222216796427057 by September 8th, 2022. We thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.