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Volunteer Board Member

Mumsfirst
locationOntario, Canada
remoteFully Remote | Hybrid
PublishedPublished: 2025-11-12
ExpiresExpires: 2025-12-10
Board / Committee Member
Unpaid Volunteer Position
1 - 2 years of experience

Summary

  • Job Title: Volunteer Board Member (m/f/d)
  • Employment Type: Volunteer

About us

MumsFirst is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to empowering mothers through community connection, skills development, and economic advancement. We support women as they build their entrepreneurial ventures or navigate their career pathways, helping them develop confidence, leadership, and long-term financial independence. Our programs provide practical training, strengthen family well-being, and open doors to both entrepreneurship and meaningful career opportunities. At MumsFirst, we believe that when mothers thrive, families flourish an entire communities rise.

Mumsfirst: Elevating Careers Empowering Entrepreneurship

What you will do

✅ What You’ll Do (Board Responsibilities): As a Volunteer Board Director, you will:

✅ Attend and participate in regularly scheduled Board meetings
✅ Provide governance support aligned to our mission & strategic plan
✅ Contribute to financial oversight and fiscal responsibility
✅ Support fundraising and advocacy efforts
✅ Help strengthen relationships with donors, partners, staff & community stakeholders
✅ Offer expertise and guidance to support growth & organizational development
✅ Serve on at least one Board sub-committee

What we are looking for

We’re looking for candidates with:

✅ Leadership experience
✅ Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving skills
✅ Financial literacy / governance awareness

✅ Previous board experience

✅ Excellent communication and collaboration skills
✅ Commitment to MumsFirst’s mission, vision & values

We are especially interested in applicants with experience in:
Legal
Fund Raising
Human Resources
Finance / Accounting

If you believe you’d be a great fit— we encourage you to apply!

Why join us?

✅You Are Someone Who…

Is motivated to give back
Sees the big picture
Enjoys strategic conversations and problem-solving
Likes working with mission-driven teams
Welcomes challenge and acts with purpose

Our Hiring process

  • Submit your application
  • Receive a decision regarding your application

Place of work / Location

  • Location: Remote

Required degree level

  • Experienced (Non Manager)
  • Manager/Department Head

Years of experience (Optional)

  • 1 - 2 years of experience