Help create safe futures for women and children escaping domestic and family violence
Great Lakes Women's Shelter is seeking passionate and skilled leaders to join our Board of Directors and help guide our organisation through its next stage of growth and impact. We are particularly interested in volunteers willing to step up to Executive positions on the Board.
As a community-based, not-for-profit organisation, we provide secure accommodation and support services to women and children experiencing homelessness and domestic and family violence.
Our purpose is simple but powerful: to ensure women and children can live safely, recover from trauma, and build independent futures.
We are looking for people who share our commitment to social justice, gender equality, and strong governance.
Passion, enthusiasm and time to commit to the cause are the main ingredients but we also welcome those with experience in:
Legal and compliance
Community services or homelessness
Domestic and family violence sector
Human resources and workforce strategy
Risk management
Fundraising, philanthropy or business development
Previous board experience is welcomed but not essential. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse professional and lived experiences.
What you will contribute
As a Board Director, you will:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight
Support good governance and organisational sustainability
Monitor risk, performance and compliance
Champion the mission and values of the organisation
Help strengthen services that improve outcomes for women and children
What we offer
An chance to make a tangible difference in your community
A collaborative and purpose-driven board environment
Career development and governance experience
The chance to contribute to the elimination of violence against women and children
Board positions are voluntary.
Category
Homeless
Commitment
Regular - more than 6 months
Type Of Work
Fundraising &
Events,Marketing, Media &
Communications,Mediation &
Advocacy,Writing &
Editing,
Time Required
Bi Monthly Board Meetings.
Committee Meetings
Attendance at events.
Training
Governance Training
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🏢 Great Lakes Womens Shelter
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