Become a board member of Indus Community Services

The Board of Indus is made up of dedicated volunteers who are committed to supporting the needs of the communities we serve. It is comprised of visionary individuals from all backgrounds who contribute to our vision, mission and strategic plan.

Indus’s board is a governance board and provides leadership and oversees the activities of the organization. The board does not manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. Directors are asked to support fundraising efforts both personally and within their networks.

Our Governance: The Board of Directors

The role of the Board of Directors is to govern and oversees the affairs of CWSDS. Board in person meetings are held monthly in Oakville with video and/or teleconferences as required. Board Directors are required to attend all board meetings and must sit on two board committees.

Director Qualifications

As a leader, you seek to volunteer with an organization committed to enhancing the lives of persons with Developmental Disabilities and their families.

With the combination of your personal interest, experience and commitment to the sector and your professional expertise, you can help lead CWSDS as it embraces the increasing demands for service.

We are seeking candidates with the following backgrounds to enhance the Board’s current complement of skills:

·       Communications and Marketing

The primary role of the Board of Directors is to govern CWSDS according to the corporation’s Letters Patent, By-Laws and policies. In so doing,

·        We are responsible for hiring and overseeing the performance of the Chief Executive Officer.

·        We, in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer and senior management, establish strategic directions and set risk strategy policies for the organization.

·        We provide operational oversight for the senior management team and ensure that CWSDS has a continuous quality improvement strategy and plan.

Keep an up-to-date database of Members in good standing. This would include their contact information, area of interest, and who has paid their yearly membership fee. Work with the Executive to promote the Society and contact individuals who are interested in joining the Society.

What: Volunteers for Antiques and Collectibles Auctions to raise money for the hospital

Role: We are looking for volunteers to work with experienced auction volunteers to help pack donations of antiques and collectibles  

When: Flexible time commitment, once every few weeks, approximately 2 - 3 hours at a time, year-round

Where: Pack donations at the donors' homes in Burlington 

Skills: Able to pack donations (e.g., china, crystal, figurines) in boxes with clean paper provided; take photos and record description of donations

The role of the Board of Directors is to govern and oversees the affairs of CWSDS. Board in person meetings are held monthly in Oakville with video and/or teleconferences as required. Board Directors are required to attend all board meetings (first Tuesdays of each month [except for July and August] and must sit on two board committees.

As a leader, you seek to volunteer with an organization committed to enhancing the lives of persons with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and their families.

With the combination of your personal interest, experience and commitment to the sector and your professional expertise, you can help lead CWSDS as it embraces the increasing demands for service.

We are seeking candidates with the following backgrounds to enhance the Board’s current complement of skills:

·        Finance (preferably CMA or CPA)

The primary role of the Board of Directors is to govern CWSDS according to the corporation’s Letters Patent, By-Laws and policies. In so doing,

·        We are responsible for hiring and overseeing the performance of the Chief Executive Officer.

·        We, in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer and senior management, establish strategic directions and set risk strategy policies for the organization.

·       We provide operational oversight for the senior management team and ensure that CWSDS has a continuous quality improvement strategy and plan.

Our Governance: The Board of Directors

The role of the Board of Directors is to govern and oversees the affairs of CWSDS. Board in person meetings are held monthly in Oakville with video and/or teleconferences as required. Board Directors are required to attend all board meetings and must sit on two board committees.

Director Qualifications

As a leader, you seek to volunteer with an organization committed to enhancing the lives of persons with Developmental Disabilities and their families.

With the combination of your personal interest, experience and commitment to the sector and your professional expertise, you can help lead CWSDS as it embraces the increasing demands for service.

We are seeking candidates with the following backgrounds to enhance the Board’s current complement of skills:

·       Health Care or Social Services

The primary role of the Board of Directors is to govern CWSDS according to the corporation’s Letters Patent, By-Laws and policies. In so doing,

·        We are responsible for hiring and overseeing the performance of the Chief Executive Officer.

·        We, in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer and senior management, establish strategic directions and set risk strategy policies for the organization.

·        We provide operational oversight for the senior management team and ensure that CWSDS has a continuous quality improvement strategy and plan.

The role of the Board of Directors is to govern and oversees the affairs of CWSDS. Board in person meetings are held monthly in Oakville with video and/or teleconferences as required. Board Directors are required to attend all board meetings and must sit on two board committees.

As a leader, you seek to volunteer with an organization committed to enhancing the lives of persons with Developmental Disabilities and their families.

With the combination of your personal interest, experience and commitment to the sector and your professional expertise, you can help lead CWSDS as it embraces the increasing demands for service.

We are seeking candidates with the following backgrounds to enhance the Board’s current complement of skills:

·        Law

The primary role of the Board of Directors is to govern CWSDS according to the corporation’s Letters Patent, By-Laws and policies. In so doing,

·        We are responsible for hiring and overseeing the performance of the Chief Executive Officer.

·        We, in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer and senior management, establish strategic directions and set risk strategy policies for the organization.

·        We provide operational oversight for the senior management team and ensure that CWSDS has a continuous quality improvement strategy and plan.

Record Minutes of Executive Committee Meetings held every other month and distribute to all Executive Members. Record Minutes of the Annual General Meeting.

The Bronte Historical Society is currently looking to fill the position of President. The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Bronte Historical Society, a Charitable Corporation. The Board is elected and consists entirely of volunteers. Officers of the Board oversee and direct the major aspects of the Society's operations. Board officers are strongly supported by additional Directors who manage specific areas of interest and expertise so that no volunteer role is too onerous. 

The President of the Board is the head of the Board and, at a minimum, is responsible for calling and leading all meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Membership.

In addition, the President is the official head of the Society and can provide strategic and long-term planning and goal setting as well as oversee the reports and activities of other Officers and Directors. The extent of these roles is dependent on the wishes of the President and all other Board Members. It is our desire to have an active President in order to help us achieve our goals. 

Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved? Volunteer with us and join our Wheels Event Committee to help plan Wheels 2023 - Sunday, June 25th. 
Be an active volunteer to assist in planning all facets of the event including route planning (including regional and municipal approvals), pre-event promotion & recruitment, event day logistics, sponsorship outreach, procurement of prizing, and event day preparation and set up. 

Committee members are expected to participate at the event - either as a registered fundraising rider or event day volunteer.  

The committee currently meets virtually on Wednesday evenings on a monthly basis and may increase as needed as the event date approaches.  

Our volunteer board of directors meets monthly in Georgetown or Acton (Halton Hills), with additional meetings as deemed necessary for committees and project-oriented activities. Participation at meetings is in-person or through online conferencing when appropriate. Responsibilities of Directors include attending monthly meetings well-prepared to discuss agenda items that are meant to facilitate board decisions about the organization and its operations. Directors are asked to devote an average of 4-8 hours per month to respond to communication, participate at in-park events, participate in the activities of at least one subcommittee and actively extend help to other Directors as and when needed.

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Do you:

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