Since 1976, Hiatus House is committed to ending violence against women and their children in Windsor-Essex, providing safe environments for women and their families to heal and strengthen, in support of them living empowered lives free of abuse. We offer 24-hour crisis line support, emergency shelter, outreach programs, and more. Hiatus House is seeking volunteers living in Windsor-Essex to join our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors provides governance oversight in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
Board members must commit to serving a for a minimum 3-year term and willing to consider serve additional terms. You will be expected to attend 9 meetings a year plus other activities that may arise on occasion. All individuals applying must be at least 18 years old, and live and/or work in Windsor-Essex County.

As a board member you will:

• Participate in 9 board meetings a year including the AGM
• Participate in development and training opportunities to enhance your skills
• Participation in external community activities and events that contribute to increasing Hiatus House’s visibility and reputation
• Participate in and support fundraising activities for organization
• Support the Executive Director and Board of Director colleagues to oversee our strategic direction, monitor our performance, quality and risk, and ensure sustainability.

Board members participate in annual orientation and ongoing training sessions

What are we looking for:

• A diverse skillset, work experience and perspective
• Diverse life experiences
• A genuine interest in giving back to your communities
• Board experience, the desire to gain Board and not-for-profit governance experience
• General understanding of the nature, and complexity of the work we do

Currently, we are looking for expertise to fill our skills matrix in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Human Resources
• The Legal Field

To apply, please complete our Pre-Interview Questionnaire which can be found on https://hiatushouse.com/board-of-directors/
We thank all candidates for your interest in Hiatus House; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Hiatus House values the unique skills and experiences everyone has to offer, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (_AODA_).
If you require accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment processes, please let us know when we contact you.
Hiatus House is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider joining the Hiatus House Board.
Job Type: Casual
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Windsor, ON N9A 1W2
Application deadline: 2025-08-2

Please refer the Job description for details