Justice Representative — Board of Directors

Organization: The Harvey Foundation for Justice & Opportunity
Position Type: Volunteer Board Director
Location: Toronto, Ontario / Hybrid
Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per month
Compensation: Unpaid volunteer position

About the Foundation

The Harvey Foundation for Justice & Opportunity is a federally incorporated Canadian not-for-profit organization committed to advancing educational access and opportunities for individuals and families impacted by crime and the criminal justice system.

Our initiatives focus on reducing financial and institutional barriers through scholarships, educational grants, technology assistance, and strategic partnerships.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Justice Representative to join our Board of Directors and contribute knowledge and perspectives relating to the criminal justice system and its impact on educational opportunity.

The Justice Representative will help ensure that the Foundation's governance, policies, and programs remain informed by the realities experienced by justice-involved individuals and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly Board meetings and participate in governance decisions.
• Provide insight into justice-related barriers affecting educational access.
• Review organizational policies and provide recommendations.
• Support strategic planning and responsible program development.
• Promote equitable and accessible approaches to educational assistance.
• Contribute to discussions involving justice system involvement, reintegration, and community support.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the Foundation's governance standards.

Qualifications

We welcome applicants with relevant professional, academic, community, or lived experience, including:

• Lawyers, paralegals, and legal professionals.
• Criminal justice, criminology, or law graduates.
• Individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
• Community advocates and reintegration professionals.
• Individuals experienced in correctional services, restorative justice, or justice-related policy.

Previous Board experience is an asset but is not required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to fairness, accountability, education, and reducing systemic barriers.

We particularly encourage applications from individuals who bring lived experience, community knowledge, or perspectives that are underrepresented in traditional governance structures.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume or summary of relevant experience and a brief statement outlining your interest in the position.

Apply: https://theharveyfoundation.ca

Applications will be reviewed as received. Selected applicants may be invited to interview.