BOARD OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD A NATIONAL MOVING SERVICE FOR SURVIVORS FLEEING ABUSE

Remote Volunteer Position
Shelter Movers - Transit Secours is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence.
We are looking for interested individuals to lend their time, talents and connections as part of Shelter Movers’ national Board of Directors. The ideal candidate has prior board experience and can commit to evening board meetings (remote or in person) six times annually, along with 2-4 hours of committee work per week with occasional training and strategic planning sessions. Directors are expected to serve at least one two-year term.
As a member of the Board, a Director is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. The Board of Directors is collectively accountable to the organization’s stakeholders, including volunteers, clients, community partners, institutional funders and donors. In addition, they are accountable for Shelter Movers’ fiscal behaviour and legislative compliance.

We are recruiting for positions with a priority on the following expertise:

• Fund Development
• Law
• Human Resources
• Finance/accounting
• Gender-based violence sector

along with the following qualifications:

• Previous board experience
• Multilingualism and lived experience are considered strong assets.
• Demonstrated dedication to addressing gender-based violence
• Ability to contribute 7 - 10 hours per month
• A commitment to Shelter Movers’ mission, vision, values and strategic direction

Shelter Movers’ mandate is national in scope, but local in application. We are currently looking for board representation from across Canada.

Core responsibilities include:

• Preparing for, attending and participating in approx. six annual board meetings, in person or remotely, as appropriate;
• Serving and actively participating on at least one committee;
• Providing guidance and strategic direction for the organization, prioritizing long-term stability and growth;
• Participating in regular reviews of Shelter Movers’ mission, objective and core values, while also ensuring Shelter Movers embodies each; including making mission-driven Board-level decisions;
• Writing, reviewing and abiding by policies that apply to the Board and in some cases, the organization;
• Monitoring the organization’s financial and operational performance, including budget setting, forecasting, regular review of results against plan, and overseeing major financial commitments including fundraising, capital expenditures and expansion plans;
• Ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and legal/regulatory/statutory compliance monitoring;
• Contributing to performance evaluations and management of the CEO;
• Participating in the recruitment of board members and the nominations process as appropriate;
• Representing Shelter Movers at events, including a willingness to reach out to your network or provide contacts to fundraising staff. Board members are expected to make a financial commitment to the organization. There is no minimum donation;
• Maintaining engagement in relevant community issues and news impactful to the organization and sector; and,
• At all times being an ambassador for Shelter Movers’ work and mission, supporting the CEO and staff as appropriate, and keeping confidential all matters discussed at Board meetings.

Directors are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting (typically October of each year).

• Preparing for, attending and participating in approx. six annual board meetings, in person or remotely, as appropriate;
• Serving and actively participating on at least one committee;
• Providing guidance and strategic direction for the organization, prioritizing long-term stability and growth;
• Participating in regular reviews of Shelter Movers’ mission, objective and core values, while also ensuring Shelter Movers embodies each; including making mission-driven Board-level decisions;
• Writing, reviewing and abiding by policies that apply to the Board and in some cases, the organization;
• Monitoring the organization’s financial and operational performance, including budget setting, forecasting, regular review of results against plan, and overseeing major financial commitments including fundraising, capital expenditures and expansion plans;
• Ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and legal/regulatory/statutory compliance monitoring;
• Contributing to performance evaluations and management of the CEO;
• Participating in the recruitment of board members and the nominations process as appropriate;
• Representing Shelter Movers at events, including a willingness to reach out to your network or provide contacts to fundraising staff. Board members are expected to make a financial commitment to the organization. There is no minimum donation;
• Maintaining engagement in relevant community issues and news impactful to the organization and sector; and,
• At all times being an ambassador for Shelter Movers’ work and mission, supporting the CEO and staff as appropriate, and keeping confidential all matters discussed at Board meetings