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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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