Board Member - Volunteer - Youth Position

We are seeking youth ages 16 to 25 who are passionate, community-minded, and committed to serving as additional Board Members of the Foundation.

Board Members play an important role in shaping the Foundation's governance, strategic direction, community impact, and growth. This is an active volunteer leadership opportunity for individuals who are prepared to contribute their time, ideas, skills, lived experiences, relationships, and perspectives to the Foundation's work.

We are particularly interested in empowering emerging leaders who want to make a meaningful impact in their communities, develop their leadership skills, and have a voice in shaping solutions that affect their generation and their communities. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, community engagement, advocacy, partnership development, event planning, and organizational growth while working alongside experienced leaders and community members.

Board membership is more than attending meetings. We are looking for individuals who are willing to show up, engage with youth and community members, help plan and participate in events, build relationships, contribute ideas, and help grow the Foundation's footprint across the country.

Board Members will work collaboratively with the Board Chair, Vice Chair, Founder, Strategic Lead, and fellow Directors to support organizational growth, develop partnerships, contribute to fundraising and resource development, engage with communities, and ensure the Foundation remains aligned with its mission and values.

This opportunity is for you if you are a youth who is curious, passionate about creating change, and interested in developing your leadership skills while contributing to something larger than yourself.

You believe in restorative and transformative justice and in creating alternatives to punishment that help divert youth from involvement in the criminal legal system, while supporting individuals returning to their communities after incarceration to rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and opportunity.

Whether you are an emerging leader, a student, a young professional, a community advocate, or someone with lived or professional experience, we want to hear from people who are ready to challenge systems that perpetuate harm and contribute to building more just, restorative, and community-centered approaches to safety.

This is an opportunity to learn, lead, build relationships, use your voice, and make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

● Participate actively in the governance and oversight of the Foundation;

● Attend Board meetings regularly and come prepared to participate in informed discussions and decision-making;

● Review Board materials, financial information, policies, reports, and other documents in advance of meetings;

● Participate regularly in at least one Board committee, working group, event or special initiative;

● Support fundraising, donor engagement, sponsorship, partnership development, and resource development efforts;

● Help identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, foundations, businesses, government partners, and community organizations;

● Participate in organizational planning, campaigns, events, programs, and special initiatives;

● Support the orientation, development and transition of future Board members;

● Serve as an ambassador for the Foundation and help strengthen its visibility, credibility, and relationships within the community;

● Uphold the Foundation's mission, values, bylaws, policies, and governance responsibilities;

● Act in the best interest of the Foundation and;

● Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative Board culture.

Ideal Qualities & Experience

We are looking for individuals who:

● Are passionate about supporting marginalized and system-impacted communities;

● Believe in restorative justice, rehabilitation, and transformative approaches to community safety;

● Understand the importance of trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive practices;

● Are collaborative, dependable, proactive, and willing to contribute;

● Are committed to ongoing learning and accountability as part of their leadership practice.

Experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset:

● Governance or Board experience;

● Finance, accounting, or financial management;

● Fundraising or resource development;

● Communications, marketing, media, or public relations;

● Community engagement or partnership development;

● Policy, advocacy, or research;

● Program development or evaluation;

● Strategic planning;

● Human resources or organizational development;

● Legal or regulatory knowledge;

● Knowledge of Canada's criminal legal system;

● Multilingual or cross-cultural community engagement experience; or

● Lived experience navigating systemic barriers.

Board experience is not required. We are interested in individuals who bring commitment, vision, relevant skills, community knowledge, and a genuine belief in the Foundation's mission.

Time Commitment

● Minimum 15 hours per month

● One-year Board term, beginning October 19, 2026

● Participation in regular Board meetings and strategic discussions

● Preparation and review of Board / Foundation materials outside of meetings

● Participation in at least one committee, working group, event or special initiative

● An annual in-person retreat may be required

Board Members are expected to actively participate throughout their term

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to help shape a growing organization from the ground up and contribute to transformative work that directly impacts individuals, families, and communities across Canada.

As a Board Member, you will have the opportunity to bring your voice, skills, relationships, and perspective to an organization committed to creating alternatives to punishment and building pathways toward healing, stability, and opportunity.