Volunteer Board Member

Role Type: Unpaid volunteer Board position

Term: Three years, renewable for two additional three-year terms (maximum nine years)

Estimated Time Commitment: About three hours per month

Meeting Format: In-person attendance is preferred; a hybrid option is available

Anticipated Start: December 2026

Apply By: October 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Note: This unpaid volunteer role aligns with non-profit governance standards. During their tenure, Board members are not eligible to receive paid contracts or grants from the Hazel McCallion Foundation for Arts, Culture and Heritage.

About the Hazel McCallion Foundation for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Creating a rich and vibrant contemporary culture in Mississauga. Established in 2008 by former Mississauga mayor, Hazel McCallion, the Foundation advances her goal to have a community enriched by dynamic arts, culture, and heritage. It funds eligible local organizations and community initiatives through grants. Its vision is a vibrant, thriving and diverse arts, culture, and heritage community across Mississauga. Its mission is to catalyze local arts, heritage, and cultural projects through financial support. A volunteer Board of Directors oversees funds raised through events such as the Mayor Hazel McCallion Gala and through individual donations.

The Foundation supports registered charities and qualified not-for-profit organizations dedicated to creating, presenting, or sharing arts, culture, and heritage. Funded initiatives have included the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra’s season opening, photography exhibitions, multicultural events, Frog In Hand dance performances, art and music festivals, and historical projects.

The Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism (EDIAA). Strong EDIAA leadership is essential to creating an inclusive culture of belonging for everyone connected with the Foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Board members serve as volunteer stewards of the Hazel McCallion Foundation’s mission. They provide strategic direction, governance, financial oversight, and grant-making leadership to advance arts, culture, and heritage.

• Provide strategic stewardship
• Oversee financial management
• Develop and oversee Board policies
• Contribute expertise in arts, culture, and heritage
• Participate actively in Board activities

Candidate Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Mandatory Requirements:

• A demonstrated connection to arts, culture, and heritage and the City of Mississauga
• Compliance with Ontario legal requirements: applicants must be at least 18 years old, not bankrupt, and legally capable of managing property
• A commitment to active participation in Board and committee meetings

Core Experience and Skills:

We welcome applications from visionary, collaborative, community-minded individuals with leadership experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Non-profit governance and executive leadership, including prior Board or committee experience
• Grant-making
• Accounting and financial management
• Marketing, website and data management, and social media
• Legal expertise

How to Apply

Submit your cover letter and bio or resumé to: info@hazelmccallionfoundation.ca

In the Subject line insert Your Name, followed by HMF Board Application

Deadline: October 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Reminder: In your cover letter, clearly describe your connection to Mississauga, the Foundation, and explain why you wish to serve on the Board.

We thank all applicants for their interest in volunteering with the Hazel McCallion Foundation for Arts, Culture and Heritage. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.