Board Members
ORGANIZATION: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
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The Governance and Nominating Committee of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation (DSRF) is currently seeking interested candidates for appointment to the Board of Directors including, but not limited to, candidates with the following experience:
- Audit and financial accounting
- Governance matters
- Delivery of educational programs and services
- Fundraising
If you are interested in applying please forward a letter of interest and resume by email to info@dsrf.org. In your cover letter please specify your suitability for membership in the Board of Directors of DSRF.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2016
DSRF empowers individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential throughout life by pioneering and providing educational programs and services.
Our programs are continually evolving as we gain new understanding through our ongoing research. We offer a wide variety of educational opportunities to children and young adults with Down syndrome, including ground-breaking reading and communications programs, speech therapy, music in motion, summer school and transitions programs which prepare our students to live full and fulfilling lives.
Going forward, there remains considerable scope to expand our reach to further support and assist people with Down syndrome and their families. We are looking for individuals with relevant and substantive experience to work collaboratively with the other members of the Board of Directors and senior management to execute upon the organization’s vision and strategy.
Thank you for your interest in supporting DSRF’s Board and mission.
More opportunities with Down Syndrome Research Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Location:
1409 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8, CA
Mission Statement
The mission of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation is to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential throughout life by pioneering and providing educational programs and services, grounded in foundational research. Working with researchers, professionals and families, we are a bridge between research and practice.
Description
At the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, we investigate best practices and initiate and participate in research studies to gain a better understanding of the learning styles of individuals with Down syndrome. Using behavioural assessments, we are gaining new insight into how people with Down syndrome see the world around them and process information. Such insights are enabling us to develop effective programs appropriate to each person - programs that maximize academic, social, health and language development.
Our programs are continually evolving as we gain new understanding through our ongoing research. We offer a wide variety of educational opportunities to children and young adults with Down syndrome, including ground-breaking reading and communications programs, speech therapy, music in motion, summer school and transitions programs which prepare our students to live full and fulfilling lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1409 Sperling AvenueBurnaby, BC V5B 4J8Canada
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2016
SKILLS
- Financial Auditing
- Literacy / Reading
- Special Needs
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21