Board Member

Established in 2017, Dementia Justice Canada is a small nonprofit dedicated to advancing the rights and dignity of people with dementia. A particular focus is criminal justice reform.

Dementia Justice is currently looking for passionate and engaged individuals to join its first volunteer Board of Directors.

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of the Board of Directors?

The Board is legally responsible for the governance of Dementia Justice Canada, a small federally incorporated nonprofit organization. Its current sole founding director is Heather Campbell Pope.

What does the Board do?
The Board is responsible for the overall direction of the nonprofit. A primary role of the Board is to oversee the organization's finances. The Board also provides strategic focus, and its members serve as advocates for the organization and its mission. The Board can delegate day-to-day operations to an executive director.

What is the time commitment?
The Board is expected to meet monthly from September to June. The inaugural Board's first meeting is anticipated to be held in early 2026. Given the pan-Canadian nature of the organization, these meetings will be held virtually or by phone. The Board may establish committees, which will meet separately.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your résumé and a cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications and passion for making the civil and criminal justice systems more accessible, responsive and fair to people with dementia.

Please send these documents to Heather Campbell Pope at heather@dementiajustice.ca.

​The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025.

Dementia Justice thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Campbell Pope at heather@dementiajustice.ca or 613.710.0366.