Our Place Peel Board of Directors - Call for Application

Board of Directors – Call for Application Location: Peel Region | Vacancies: 4

“This place saved my life!”- former grateful youth

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of youth in your community? If so, we invite you to join us in supporting vulnerable youth in Peel Region.

Our Place Peel is a non-profit charitable organization that provides shelter, support and hope

for homeless and at-risk youth in the Region of Peel.

Founded in 1985, Our Place Peel is a registered charity, governed by a volunteer Board of

Directors and actively serves Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon youth. Through our

emergency shelters, transitional program, and community outreach services, we empower youth

to take control of their lives, break harmful patterns and make a healthy new start.

Joining the Board of Our Place Peel lets you make a real, life-changing impact on

vulnerable youth in Peel Region. You’ll contribute your expertise in governance, finance,

or community engagement while collaborating with a mission-driven team to shape the

organization’s future. With a flexible commitment of just a few hours per month, you can

help empower youth to take control of their lives and build a brighter future

About the Commitment:

The Board meets in person on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm eight times per

year. Directors can be elected to the Board for a maximum of three consecutive two-year terms.

This voluntary commitment involves:

• Attending and actively participating in an informed manner at Board, Committee, and

Annual meetings. Board meetings are ideally in-person.

• Chairing or sitting on one of the two committees of the board.

• Committing to 3 – 4 hours per month, board members should expect 8 board meetings

per year plus committee meetings.

• Actively support Our Place Peel through time, talent or treasure.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience serving on an NPO Board of

Directors. Ideally, you bring a specific background in one or more of the following areas:

Finance/Financial Literacy (CPA), Board Governance and/or Government Relations. It is also

preferred that you you live or work in the Region of Peel.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding and challenging role, we invite you to apply to join

our Board of Directors. We are seeking energetic, committed and collaborative

individuals who reflect the community we live and/or work in.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Carolyn

Bryan, Executive Assistant at cbryan@ourplacepeel.org by January 12, 2026.

Our Place Peel is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities will be

provided to support participation in all aspects of the process upon request. We are also

dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity, inclusivity

and diversity.