Board Member (Volunteer Role)

Volunteer Opportunity JHS Board of Directors

Do you have an interest in social justice issues and volunteerism? Do you want to be a part of a great organization that has strategic priorities of A Well Workplace, A Culture of Belonging and Intentional Growth, Service Innovation and Sustainability? Are you interested in joining a dynamic and supportive Board of Directors? We are currently recruiting 2 individuals to join our volunteer Board. At JHS, our vision is to ensure safe, compassionate, and just communities where everyone is supported and powered. Through our mission of effective, just and humane responses that enhance the safety and well-being of our community, we provide a wide range of support and services across 15 residential and non-residential locations with a 20+ million operating budget. The John Howard Society of Ottawa is committed to reflecting and responding to the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is seeking that diversity in applicants for this position, including women, persons of colour, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. "We welcome and are actively seeking applications from women and other equity-deserving groups to promote a more diverse and inclusive board." Previous governance experience will be considered a strong asset. As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

• Leading on diversity: provide leadership on diversity for the organization and link it to the organization's strategic plan

• Ensuring strong financial stewardship: faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and board materials in advance of meetings

• Executive Performance: selecting, supporting, and evaluating the performance of the chief executive

• Quality Governance: assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization

• Being an advocate: an active advocate for the organization and its mission, vision and strategic planning process and execution

• Recognizing the need for commitment: prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings as well as participate fully in taskforces as required. The Board

meets 9x per year with breaks over the summer and December. Approximate time commitment is 2-3 hours per month

• Respecting all voices: respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences into the boardroom and the organization

• Learning about the community: engage in learning opportunities to better understand the community the organization serves and our strategic priorities of A Well Workplace, A Culture of Belonging and Intentional Growth, Service Innovation and Sustainability

You’re a fit with our culture if you mirror our values. YOU…

• Have a passion for advocating the highest quality of care for JHS clients, through responsive, innovative, and evidence-informed approaches.

• Celebrate the uniqueness and lived experience of every person, and this conviction creates a sense of belonging, safety, and better outcomes for all.

• Lead with compassion and care for others and help JHS build a culture of listening, mutual support, and meaningful connections.

• Build meaningful connections that foster inclusion and empowerment with fellow board members and management.

• Acknowledge that systemic inequalities exist, and that all people have the right to be treated with dignity, and to live free from discrimination.

• Approach reducing harm to individuals and communities through a non-judgmental approach that builds resiliency and accountability.

• Support the capacity of individuals and communities to adapt, change, and grow while promoting the conditions to inspire positive transformation.

To express your interest through a CV, please submit to Belinda at bboateng@jhsottawa.ca or if you have questions please contact our Associate Executive Director Christine at cmacintosh@jhsottawa.ca You can also visit our website at www.jhsottawa.ca