Volunteer Opportunity: Vice President/Vice Chair for Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs Board of Directors

Our volunteer Board of Directors is actively recruiting a new Vice President/Vice Chair. We are seeking someone with financial and business expertise who is passionate about supporting others and making a meaningful impact

About Us:

The Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs (H-PCAP), is a not-for-profit organization that funds services for people living with Aphasia.

Aphasia is a communication disorder, typically caused by a stroke or a brain injury, that affects a person's ability to understand, speak, read, or write, People with aphasia may struggle to form words, understand speech and express themselves clearly. The impact of aphasia can be profound, leading to feelings of isolation and depression, as individuals struggle to connect with their family and friends.

H-PCAP’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for people living with Aphasia through funding conversation group therapy, emotional support groups, educating clients and caregivers on supportive conversation strategies and raising awareness about Aphasia in the wider community. Services are provided by contracted services providers, including Speech-Language Pathologists, Communicative Disorders Assistants, registered Social Workers as well as trained volunteers, and students.

For more information about our programs, please visit www.h-pcap.com

Role and Responsibilities:

As the Vice President, you will provide the following:

• Leadership Support: Assist the President/Chair in overseeing board activities and preside over board meetings in their absence.

• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of the organization's strategic goals.

• Committee Oversight: Lead or support key committees within the board, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Succession Planning: Play a key role in board succession planning, helping to identify and recruit new members.

• Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, contractors and community members.

• Conflict Resolution: Act as a mediator in resolving conflicts or issues that arise within the board or organization.

• Board Development: Support the recruitment, training, and orientation of new board members to ensure board effectiveness.

• Governance Oversight: Ensure that the board follows best practices for governance, compliance, and ethical standards.

Qualifications:

• Business and/or financial experience.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and support organizational goals, ideally with prior board or executive experience.

• Strong background in strategic planning and the ability to contribute to the long-term direction of the organization.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with board members, contractors, stakeholders, and community partners.

• Ability to analyze complex situations, offer solutions, and help resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.

• Familiarity with nonprofit governance principles, legal requirements, and board responsibilities.

• Commitment to H-PCAP’s mission and values.

Commitment:

• 5 hours per month for management or committee-related duties.

• Attend quarterly board meetings (1 - 2 hours each)

• Attend H-PCAP’s Annual General Meeting (1 hour)

• Term length – 2 years.

Join Us:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with Aphasia and have the expertise we need, we encourage you to apply. Your contribution will help us continue to provide essential services and support to our community.

To apply, please contact us at info@h-pcap.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team at H-PCAP.