Board Member

Join Sistering’s Board of Directors — Help Shape Our Future

Sistering | Toronto, Ontario | Volunteer Board Position | Closing June 1, 2026

Operating for over 40 years, Sistering is a multi-service agency for at-risk, socially isolated women and gender-diverse people in Toronto who are homeless or precariously housed. Sistering has been a lifeline for our community members facing homelessness, poverty, trauma, and social isolation. As Toronto's only 24/7 facility of its kind, we offer wrap-around support — from meals, showers, and harm reduction to counselling, healthcare, housing support, and employment pathways — to those in need every single day.

We are guided by the principles of feminism, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, and we believe that when people are safe, respected, and valued, they can take control of their own lives.

We're looking for passionate, committed individuals to join our Board of Directors.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants from all professional backgrounds and lived experiences. You do not need to have served on a board before, although that is valuable. We seek those committed to Sistering’s mission with a willingness and time availability to contribute meaningfully.

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in:

• Fundraising/Development and/or Marketing — experience in philanthropic strategy, donor cultivation, grant writing, capital campaigns, or corporate partnerships
• Finance & Accounting — CPA designation or equivalent financial management experience, ideally within the nonprofit or social services sector

Other areas of value include government funding, law, HR, communications, healthcare, operations, strategic planning, and lived experience with the issues Sistering addresses.

What Board Members Do

• Provide strategic oversight and governance in support of Sistering’s mission
• Support the Executive Director and leadership team
• Participate in Board meetings (typically held four times a year and as needed) and serve on at least one committee
• Act as an ambassador for Sistering in the broader community, including by assisting in fundraising activities
• Contribute your skills, networks, and perspectives to help the organization grow and thrive

Why Join?

Sistering is a dynamic, community-rooted organization with a 40+ year track record and deep ties across Toronto. Board members join a collegial, purpose-driven group of leaders who are genuinely invested in equity and social change. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of some of Toronto's most marginalized community members — and to grow as a leader in the nonprofit sector.

How to Apply

If you are interested in learning more or submitting your expression of interest, please reach out to us at boardrecruitment@sistering.org before June 1, 2026. Please send a current c.v. as well as a short cover letter explaining your interest in Sistering. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of homelessness, poverty, mental health challenges, substance use, immigration, or other issues faced by Sistering participants. Black, Indigenous, and racialized candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Sistering is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and all qualified applicants will be considered. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, throughout the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact boardrecruitment@sistering.org.

Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check, vulnerable sector screening and reference check.

Sistering is committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.