Volunteer Board Member at the Montreal Fluency Centre

4626, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Westmount, Québec H3Z 1S3

Téléphone: 514-489-4320 | www.montrealfluency.com

Numéro d’organisme de bienfaisance / Charitable Registration Number: 88448 9766 RR0001

Volunteer Board Member Montreal Fluency Centre · Montreal, QC (Hybrid) Position Title: Member of the Board of Directors – Montreal Fluency Centre Term: Two years, renewable Reports to: The Board of Directors of the Montreal Fluency Centre How to Apply: Please send your resume and a short statement of interest to Sandra Furfaro at Sandra.furfaro@montrealfluency.com Who We Are Established in 1998, the Montreal Fluency Centre (MFC) is a charitable, multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to providing assessment, treatment, and support to children and youth with speech, language, communication, and learning differences. We serve English- speaking communities, new Canadians, Indigenous families, bilingual students, francophones and non-francophones attending French schools across Quebec. We address critical gaps in public services and ensure that no child is turned away due to financial barriers. With in-person, online, and telepractice models, we help children thrive in school and life by providing timely, inclusive, and family- centred services. Our financial assistance program and innovative programs such as TAP and SAIL are powered by donors and guided by research-based best practices. Responsibilities of the Board

• Strategic Direction: Help define and oversee MFC’s mission, vision, and long-term strategy.

• Financial Stewardship: Review and approve budgets, monitor financial health, and ensure sound management of resources.

• Fundraising: Make a meaningful personal contribution annually and actively support donor identification, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.

• Advocacy and Visibility: Act as an ambassador for MFC’s work in your community and network.

• Oversight and Evaluation: Monitor organizational performance and support governance practices.

• Leadership Support: Provide guidance and support to the Executive Director while respecting boundaries between governance and operations.

Expectations of Individual Board Members

• Attend four regular board meetings annually, as well as a one-day retreat and committee meetings as needed.

• Actively serve on at least one committee.

• Prepare in advance by reviewing meeting materials.

• Support and participate in fundraising and community engagement events.

• Promote the MFC’s mission and programs in personal and professional networks.

• Respect confidentiality, adhere to the MFC code of conduct, and avoid conflicts of interest. Profile of Ideal Candidates We are seeking dynamic, community-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds. Desired skills and experience include:

• Fundraising and philanthropy

• Finance, accounting, or law

• Health, education, or child development

• Social work, psychology, speech-language pathology

• Human resources, communications, or marketing

• Real estate, property, or facilities management

• Parents, educators, or advocates with lived experience in learning and communication differences

• Previous board experience is helpful but not required. If you are passionate about improving access to essential services for children and youth, and you’re eager to lend your time , talent, and leadership to help shape MFC’s future, we encourage you to get in touch.