The John Howard Society of Belleville and District welcomes volunteers and student placements. We are currently seeking Board Members. Please review the details below.
Please contact the office
(613) 968-6628
or email at
reception@johnhowardbelleville.ca
Thank you for your interest.
Board Member Posting
“Effective, Just & Humane Reponses to Crime & its Causes”
The John Howard Society of Belleville and District is seeking individuals from the community to join the Board of Directors.
Authority/Responsibility:
The Board of Directors is the legal authority of the John Howard Society of Belleville & District
As a member of the Board, a director acts in a position of trust for the Society and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.
Qualifications/Skills:
Directors have knowledge and skills in one or more areas of board governance:
Policy Finance/Bookkeeping
Human Resources Marketing
Communications Legal
Program/Personnel Fund Raising
Directors must be 18 years of age and complete an interview to determine suitability.
Requirements:
- Commitment to the work and mission of the organization
- Participate in sub-committees as desired
- Attendance and active participation at Board meetings and Board orientation
- A time commitment of 4 hours every two months, (included, Board preparation, meeting and Committee meeting time)
- Attendance at Annual General Meeting and other events planned by the Society
- Being informed of the JHS services and publicly supports the decisions of the board even if they sometimes conflict with your own personal viewpoints;
- Prepare for and participate in the discussions and deliberations of the Board
- Be aware, declare and abstain from any conflicts of interest
- Conform to Board Policies and Procedures
For more information please contact:
Debbie Woods, Executive Director
dwoods@johnhowardbelleville.ca
(613) 968-6628