Board Member - General

EYLE’s adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy programs transform lives and enhance self-worth by empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

As one of Toronto’s leading impact charities and a recognized top Canadian community organization, EYLE is committed to creating accessible learning opportunities and strengthening community wellbeing for children, youth, adults, newcomers, and families.

We are rated by Charity Intelligence as a Top 5 Toronto Impact Charity (2025), a Top 10 Canadian Impact Charity (2025) and a Top 100 2025 Charity overall.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about community impact and bring experience in areas such as:

• Governance and strategic leadership
• Communications, marketing, or fundraising
• Literacy and/or adult education
• Human resources or people leadership
• Finance, legal, operations, or organizational development
• Equity, inclusion, and community development

Previous Board experience is welcome but not required.

Board Responsibilities

• Attend monthly Board meetings (with breaks in summer and December)
• Participate on at least one committee
• Contribute to strategic discussions and organizational planning
• Support strong governance and accountability practices
• Act as an ambassador for the organization and its mission

Commitment

• Volunteer position
• Approximately 5–8 volunteer hours per month
• Two year terms (+ renewal)

Why Join the Board of East York Learning Experience?

• Help shape the future of a respected organization
• Support meaningful educational and community impact across Toronto
• Work alongside experienced and passionate leaders
• Build leadership and governance experience

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse lived experiences and encourage candidates from equity-deserving communities to apply. Please send your expression of interest and CV to the Governance Committee at Eyleliteracy@gmail.com