Board Member

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Volunteer Position Name / Role:	Board Member
Date Posted:	Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Organization Name:	Telecheck-Dufferin, Torchlight
Organization Contact:	Katherine Johnson 519-415-3764 kjohnson@communitytorchlight.com
Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity:	Opportunity to serve on a Board that provides governance support to programs that support seniors to stay in their own homes longer, supports individuals of all ages through challenging emotional times in their lives and supporting individuals who are striving towards their individual goals.
Type of Organization:	Seniors Service
More Info Link:	http://www.torchlightcanada.org
Volunteer type position is suitable for:	Any Age
Duties / Roles / Activities:	Attend a minimum of 1 board meeting per month from September to June (only special meetings over the summer months). There are opportunities to join committees and subcommittees.
Sample Tasks:	Working on agency governance, finance and strategic planning.
Dates & Times:	Evening
Seasonal:	All Year
Location of Volunteer Activity:	Any Dufferin
Wheelchair Accessibility:	Yes
Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD):	No
Commitment Length / Duration:	Long Term (more than 1 year)
Training Required:	None
Transportation:	Own Transportation Required
Expires:	Friday, January 31, 2020
Areas of Interest:	Support for seniors / older adults Support for Children / Youth Support for persons with disabilities Telephone Support Emergency Services / Crisis Services / Legal Community and information services for the general public Opportunities to support persons who are homeless / living in poverty Administrative / Office Work / Business / Accounting Services Boards / Committees / Task Forces
Skills / Experience:	 Serve a minimum of 2 years  Have an understanding of our community and its needs  Express a passion for our values Meetings generally take place in Guelph. We require Dufferin representation on our board!

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