Board Member - Volunteer Position

Join Our Board of Directors - Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community

NROCRC is a trusted multi-service organization dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities through programs that improve health, well-being, and quality of life. We are seeking committed, community-minded individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors.

Position Summary

Board Members contribute to the governance and strategic direction of NROCRC, helping ensure the organization responds effectively and compassionately to the evolving needs of the diverse communities it serves. Working collaboratively with fellow Directors and the Executive Director, members provide oversight, support long-term sustainability, and advance NROCRC’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate actively in Board meetings, review materials in advance, and contribute to informed decisions.
• Help develop and monitor the organization’s strategic direction and long-term plans.
• Provide oversight of financial performance, organizational sustainability, and risk management.
• Contribute to the development and review of governance policies.
• Support the Executive Director in achieving organizational goals while respecting the distinction between governance and daily operations.
• Support fundraising and development priorities through relevant expertise and community connections.
• Promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and trauma-informed approaches in Board discussions and decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality and disclose potential conflicts of interest.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who bring:

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; sound judgment and a respectful approach to collective Board decisions; and a commitment to community well-being, equity, diversity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Financial stewardship: Expertise in investments, reserves, and long-term financial planning to support Board oversight of financial policy, risk management, and organizational sustainability.
• Fundraising and communications: Expertise to guide Board oversight of fundraising and communications strategies, ethical practices, reputational risk, and long-term priorities.

Previous experience on a nonprofit Board or with a community group is an asset but is not required.

Location: Nepean, Ontario; in-person and remote meetings

Time commitment: Approximately four hours per month

Term: Three years, renewable to a maximum of three consecutive terms

Compensation: Unpaid volunteer position

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief letter of interest outlining your relevant experience and interest in serving on the Board to:

Jen Crawford, Executive Director
Email: jcrawford@nrocrc.org
Phone: 613-596-5626 ext. 223

Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre
1547 Merivale Road, Unit 240, Emerald Plaza
Nepean, ON K2G 4V3
Website: www.nrocrc.org