Board of Directors --Member

Join the Artemis Place Board of Directors - an Exciting Volunteer Opportunity

Help Shape a Brighter Future for Vulnerable Youth

Artemis Place

Artemis Place is a holistic and nurturing independent school and program located in Victoria, BC. It supports young women, young parents, and transgender youth aged 15–19 in achieving success in academics, life skills, and personal well-being. Operated by a non-profit society and overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, Artemis Place has been providing alternative educational programs for youth since 1971. Staff work closely with students and their children to build trusting, caring relationships that respond to individual and community needs, helping youth develop confidence, skills, and knowledge.

The society is committed to adopting decolonizing practices and engaging with the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Artemis Place is a student-centered and integrated support program that empowers vulnerable youth to reconnect with learning, rebuild confidence, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

For over 40 years, the on-site childcare program has been central to Artemis Place’s compassionate culture, enabling young parents to pursue their educational goals while knowing their children are cared for nearby.

Artemis Place’s approach blends academic instruction, mental health support, life skills development, and a deeply caring community. Every decision made within the program directly impacts young people who need a safe, responsive, and empowering place to grow.

What We Need

We are looking for thoughtful community members to join our Board of Directors. These are unpaid positions. This posting will stay open until the positions are filled.

What Our Board Does

Artemis Place’s Board of Directors provides strategic leadership that keeps our mission vibrant and sustainable. As a governance board, we:

• Set long-term vision and priorities for the school and society.
• Oversee organizational financial health by supporting the budget process advise and approve policies and collaborate closely with leadership with organizational planning.
• Support and evaluate the Co-Directors while ensuring the organization remains accountable and mission driven.
• Ensure the organization operates with compassion, integrity, and sustainability.

Our board members are collaborative, curious, and deeply committed to the well-being of the young people we serve.

Volunteer Expectations

Our Board meets once per month for a two-hour meeting. Our meetings are in step with the school calendar – September to June.

Each Board member is expected to help on a committee that will meet in between Board meetings. We ask that you initially commit to a 2-year term, and we will support you with orientation, mentorship, and ongoing learning.

Anyone nominated for Board membership must be able to comfortably articulate and agree to the philosophy, values, and culture as well as the overall mission and goals of the organization. The website is located here: Artemisplace.org,

A diverse range of skills, knowledge and experiences are always welcome and needed. The following skills and experience are of particular need:

• Experience in governance and non-profit policy development
• Experience working with transgender youth, inclusive education, mental health supports for youth
• Experience with integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into secondary curriculum
• Knowledge of managing human resources in an educational environment
• Some understanding of leadership requirements for a non-profit organization; knowledge of, or experience with a co-leadership model would be beneficial
• Skills in communication, relationship building, and consensus building

Most importantly, we are looking for people who care deeply about creating accessible, inclusive, and empowering pathways for youth. This is an opportunity to expand and deepen your leadership skills and be part of a dynamic community.

Even if you do not have any board experience, or any of the experience listed above we are still interested in having a conversation.

We value heart, readiness to learn, and a genuine desire to contribute.

Why Join?

Becoming a Board Member at Artemis Place is a chance to:

• Make a tangible, lasting difference in young people’s lives.
• Shape the future of an innovative educational and therapeutic community.
• Grow your leadership skills. Gain non-profit Board experience.
• Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team.
• Support one of BC’s most inspiring alternative schools.

Ready to Get Involved?

We will be thrilled to hear from you! If you are curious, excited, or even just wondering whether this is the right fit, reach out! After an initial conversation, you will submit your resume and a short introductory letter for Board members to review. If the fit feels right, you will be invited to attend a Board Meeting as a guest. From there we will continue the discussion.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact: Kay@artemisplace.org