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<h3>Call for Board of Directors</h3><h3>SHORE (Sexual Health Options, Resources, and Education)&nbsp;</h3>Centre SHORE Centre is seeking passionate, committed individuals to join our Board of Directors as we continue our 53-year legacy of providing inclusive, trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health care in Waterloo Region and beyond.About SHORE Centre SHORE Centre envisions a community where sexual health and reproductive freedom are recognized as essential to living full, self-determined lives. We provide exceptional, inclusive care rooted in dignity, offering abortion access, gender-affirming services, and community education in a space where everyone is seen, heard, and respected.Our work is guided by our values:We are accessible, working to remove barriers and create welcoming spaces.&nbsp;We are inclusive, celebrating diversity and valuing every person’s unique experience.&nbsp;We are accurate, grounding our care in evidence and lived realities.&nbsp;We are courageous, advocating for bodily autonomy and adapting boldly in the face of change.Together, we’re building a future where everyone has the freedom and support to make the choices that are right for them.<h3>Board Commitment &amp; Responsibilities&nbsp;</h3><h4>As a SHORE Centre Board member, you will:</h4>Governance &amp; Strategic Leadership<ul><li>Provide strategic oversight and guidance for organizational direction</li><li>Participate in policy development and organizational planning &nbsp;</li><li>Ensure fiscal responsibility and organizational sustainability</li><li>Support the Executive Director in achieving our mission</li></ul>Advocacy &amp; Community EngagementAct as an ambassador for SHORE Centre by:<ul><li>Championing sexual and reproductive health rights in the community &nbsp;</li><li>Advocating for policy changes that advance bodily autonomy and choice&nbsp;</li><li>Represent SHORE Centre at community events and public forums&nbsp;</li><li>Help build partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders</li></ul>Board Participation<ul><li>Attend regular board meetings (typically once monthly, average 2 hours in length) &nbsp;</li><li>Participate actively on at least 2 board committees as appropriate and attend meetings (typically once monthly, average 1 hour in length)&nbsp;</li><li>Support fundraising and resource development efforts&nbsp;</li><li>Commit to a three-year term with possibility of renewal</li></ul>We Are Looking For&nbsp;Essential Qualifications:<ul><li>Strong commitment to SHORE Centre's mission, vision, and values</li><li>Belief in reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy as fundamental human rights</li><li>Belief that abortion is healthcare&nbsp;</li><li>Affirms and actively supports the rights, identities, and experiences of 2SLGBTQIA communities&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment</li><li>Willingness to dedicate time and energy to board responsibilities</li></ul>Desired Experience &amp; Skills:Professional experience in areas such as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Finance, accounting, or philanthropy&nbsp;</li><li>Legal advocacy or human rights&nbsp;</li><li>Healthcare or social services</li><li>Non-profit governance or management&nbsp;</li><li>Communications, marketing, or public relations</li><li>Community organizing or political activism</li><li>Education or program development</li><li>Experience working with marginalized communities</li><li>Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health issues &nbsp;</li><li>Previous board or volunteer experience (preferred but not required)</li></ul>Personal Qualities:<ul><li>Passion for social justice and human rights</li><li>A strong, unequivocal belief in the right to abortion and support for comprehensive, accessible abortion care.&nbsp;</li><li>A commitment to gender-affirming care and the rights, dignity, and autonomy of trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong ethical standards and integrity</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to continuous learning and growth&nbsp;</li><li>Respectful of diverse perspectives and experiences</li></ul><h3>Application Process To Apply, Please Submit:</h3>1. Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing:<ul><li>Your interest in joining SHORE Centre's Board&nbsp;</li><li>How your values align with our mission and vision&nbsp;</li><li>Relevant experience and skills you would bring&nbsp;</li><li>Your availability and commitment to board service</li></ul>2. Resume or CV highlighting relevant experience3. Two Professional References with contact information4. Responses to the Following Questions (maximum 500 words total):<ul><li>What does reproductive justice mean to you, and how does it shape your understanding of abortion, parenting, and gender-affirming care?&nbsp;</li><li>How do you personally understand the role of abortion in a just and equitable society?&nbsp;</li><li>What barriers do you believe exist for marginalized communities in accessing sexual and reproductive health care and education? You may reflect on the experiences of Indigenous, Black, undocumented, disabled, 2SLGBTQIA+, and low-income communities.</li></ul>Submission Details: submit by email with the attached above by Aug 27, 2025Selection Process&nbsp;1. Application Review: All applications will be reviewed by the Board Nominating Committee&nbsp;2. Interviews: Selected candidates will be invited for interviews with board members and staff&nbsp;3. Reference Checks: References will be contacted for shortlisted candidates&nbsp;4. Board Approval: Final candidates will be presented to the full Board for approval&nbsp;5. Orientation: New board members will participate in comprehensive orientationQuestions?&nbsp;We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly those from communities that have been historically marginalized or underrepresented in governance roles, including but not limited to racialized communities, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience of the services we provide.For questions about this opportunity or the application process, please contact: Lianna Sanelli President, SHORE Centre Board of Directors SHORE Centre Email: <a href="mailto:president@shorecentre.ca" target="_blank">president@shorecentre.ca</a>Join us in championing sexual health and reproductive freedom for all.

SHORE Centre

Call for Board of Directors

Our board's strategic plan, which will be renewed this year, drives forward the mission of the organization at all levels. This dynamic governance board seeks two directors to join this progressive, exciting, and vibrant professional board.&nbsp; If you want to make a difference in your local community, this is the board for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;Through your governance, the incredible services of Traverse work not only in the most marginalized in our communities but those who are transitioning to stability and independence. The board is looking for representation of our diverse community and would also welcome someone with lived experience. Duration: Term is for two years with the option to renew.&nbsp;

Traverse Independence

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS

Position: Member, Board of Directors for Compass Community 
Services 

About the position 

Join our Board of Directors! 

Compass Community Services (CCS) is an integral part of the community and provides mental health and 

social services to a growing number of individuals, families, and children. These services guide people 

through life’s challenges, whether emotional, developmental or professional. The programs provided by 

CCS deeply impact people’s lives. 

We are currently recruiting new members to serve on our Board of Directors. Specifically, we are seeking to 

fill 1 – 2 Board vacancies, specifically an individual to serve as Treasurer and those with fundraising 

experience. These are volunteer positions serving Guelph and Wellington County and surrounding areas. 

Serving on our Board of Directors will provide you the opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring that our 

vision, mission and values continue to meet the needs of our community. 

Key Commitments 

 • Minimum 2-year term 

Average of 2 - 4 hours per month to: 

 • Review Board meeting materials 

 • Attend Board / Committee meetings 

 • Attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 

 • Attend occasional agency or community events 

 • Participation in occasional board training events 

 • Participation in at least one Board Committee (e.g. Marketing &amp; Communications, Governance, etc.) 

 • Board meetings occur bi-monthly on weekday evenings from fall through spring. Committee 

meetings generally occur between Board meetings and the AGM typically occurs in September. 

Desired Qualifications 

 • Lived experience representative of the diversity in Guelph and Wellington County 

 • Previous Board experience is preferred, ideally in a not-for-profit community services agency 

 • Knowledge / expertise in one or more of the following areas: legal, regulatory compliance, human 

resources management, finance, not-for-profit governance, fundraising, areas of CCS’s activities 

 • Knowledge and understanding of community services and their functions is ideal 


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 • Availability to attend Board &amp; Committee meetings, AGM and occasional agency or community 

events 

Interested candidates should submit a resume to <a href="mailto:CompassBoardApps@compasscs.org" target="_blank">CompassBoardApps@compasscs.org</a>, along with a cover 

message that explains your interest in joining our Board of Directors. We thank all applicants for their 

interest in this position, however we are able to contact only those being invited for an interview. 

CCS believes in an inclusive work environment and encourages qualified applicants from all cultural 

backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual/gender identities, abilities and beliefs to apply. 

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Codes, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 

and the agency’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations will be provided at any point throughout the 

selection process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to CCS.

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