Join CLGW Board of Directors

Mission: We support people with developmental disabilities to live their lives to the fullest.

Vision: People with developmental disabilities live their best life.

Values: Nurture Potential – Respect Uniqueness – Uphold Accountability – Pursue Excellence

Community Living Guelph Wellington (CLGW) is a large, community-based, not-for-profit charitable agency supporting more than 900 adults with developmental disabilities across Guelph and Wellington County. We empower People We Support to connect with their communities through work, volunteering, housing, and recreation.

We are seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a Board member, you will help guide the organization’s strategic direction, steward its resources, and uphold its commitment to accountability, leadership, and impact.

If you are inspired by our mission and ready to contribute your expertise to shaping CLGW’s future, we encourage you to apply.

Key Qualifications / Requirements

We are seeking individuals with experience in any of the following areas:

• Finance
• Governance
• Government relations
• Advocacy

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess the skills, experience and areas of expertise as identified above
• Be able to commit to a minimum two-year term, with a time commitment of approximately 4 hours per month
• Live in Guelph or Wellington County (preferred)

* Kindly note: current CLGW employees are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply

CLGW is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from community (excluding current CLGW employees). If you require any accommodations to support your application, please let us know.

To request an application form, please email MadelineMills@clgw.ca and include a summary of the talents, skills, interests, and experience you would bring to our team.

The application deadline is Friday, July 31, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled following the review process, and Board elections will take place at our Annual Members Meeting in September.

Please note that all Board positions are volunteer and unpaid. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Community Living Guelph Wellington Board of Directors!