Mission Services is currently seeking a volunteer Board member!
We are currently seeking, in particular, a person with experience or understanding of the issues of homelessness, Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence or Addictions and Mental Health issues.
Mission Services is a non-profit, multi-sector social service agency who believes every person deserves access to healthy food, safe housing, and opportunities for tomorrow and we are on a mission to end poverty and to create safe places for individuals to learn, heal and grow.
We accomplish this by offering professional services in a caring and dignified manner for every person who comes through our doors – without discrimination based on faith, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, educational status, or sexual orientation. With a staff of approximately 200, we serve thousands of individuals annually.
The Board of Directors of Mission Services represents the organization’s members in determining and requiring appropriate organizational performance. Please read our full description of the role and how to apply below!
We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of homelessness, mental health difficulties and addictions.
Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.
Board Member Description