Volunteer Board of Directors Member

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ORGANIZATION: Luke's Place Support and Resource Centre for Women and Children

About Luke’s Place:

Luke’s Place Support & Resource Centre for Women & Children is an award-winning non-profit centre of excellence in family law support for women who have been subjected to intimate partner abuse. We are devoted to improving the safety and experience of women and their children as they proceed through the complex family court system. As an organization, we provide direct services to hundreds of women and their children across Ontario every year and share our expertise with thousands of service providers through training programs, resources, tools, research, and mentoring.

Description:

The Board of Directors is a governance structured board, reflected within its functionality and is responsible for providing governance and strategic direction to the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a feminist, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive analysis and understanding of violence against women and will help the Board achieve its goals through their progressive leadership experience.

We are seeking qualified and experienced feminist board members with a financial background from across Ontario who:

  • Support the mission and values of Luke’s Place
  • Understand violence against women, within a feminist theory context, especially as it relates to family law issues
  • Have board governance skills and expertise, including strategic planning, strategic leadership and risk management
  • Have financial acumen and expertise, such as an accounting background (e.g. CGA, CMA, CA, CPA)
  • Have commitment and skills to implement diversity, inclusion and equity frameworks at the governance level
  • Are representative of the diversity of the Ontario communities we serve

Commitment:

  • Participation in, and contribution to, the organization’s strategic direction and planning, governance oversight and financial well-being to support the organization in achieving its goals
  • Advocate and engage as a public representative of Luke’s Place
  • Prepare for and participate in 5 virtual Board meetings and 1 - 2 in person strategic, planning and/or professional development sessions per year.
  • General monthly time commitment of 5-7 hours
  • Active virtual participation on at least one committee (included in the time commitment listed)
  • 2-year term with an option to renew

To Apply:

Luke’s Place, in accordance with its gender responsive anti-oppressive framework, welcomes and encourages applications from women of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, and sexual orientation.

We are committed to developing a membership that reflects the diversity of our province. In adherence to the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, and Luke’s Place equity policy, accommodation will be provided during all parts of the recruitment process upon request to applicants with disabilities. Please advise if you require accommodation.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, along with their curriculum vitae in confidence to the attention of Frances Wood, Board of Directors President, at careers@lukesplace.ca by Friday, September 27, 2024.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the growth and development of Luke’s Place.

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About Luke's Place Support and Resource Centre for Women and Children

Location:

707 Simcoe St S, Oshawa, Ontario L1H4K5, CA

Mission Statement

Luke’s Place works with women who have been subjected to abuse to support them and their children through the family law process. We provide women, their children and their communities with specialized services, resources and information about family law and woman abuse.

Description

Luke’s Place envisions a family law system that promotes healthy, safe families, living free from abuse and the threat of abuse.

Mandate:

Luke’s Place provides direct services to women in the Durham Region and is a leader in its systemic work across the province.

  1. We provide individualized support to women who have been subjected to abuse to navigate the family law system as safely as possible.
  2. We work with women one on one and in group settings, including peer support groups and workshops.
  3. We engage with and support family law lawyers in our community, which enhances both our work and the work they do in private practice or other settings.
  4. We develop and maintain specialized resources online and in print for use by women who have been subjected to abuse and their advocates.
  5. We develop and provide education and training to those working in a number of sectors including violence against women service providers, lawyers, police, court personnel and others.
  6. We engage in advocacy and consultation with a wide range of institutions and organizations, including government.
  7. We conduct research related to women’s experiences of the family law system and on the intersections between violence against women and the law/legal systems.

CAUSE AREAS

Justice & Legal
Women
Justice & Legal, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

707 Simcoe StOshawa, Durham Region l1h4k5Canada

(43.87927,-78.85332)
 

SKILLS

  • Accounting

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 5-7 hours per month, 2 year term
  • • Prepare for and participate in 5 virtual Board meetings and 1 – 2 in person strategic, planning and/or professional development sessions per year. General monthly time commitment of 5-7 hours Reside in the province of Ontario

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