Based in British Columbia, Options for Sexual Health (Options) is Canada’s largest non-profit provider of sexual health services through clinics, education programs, and the Sex Sense information and referral service. Options seeks to provide comprehensive and accurate information, support for sexual expression and reproductive choice, and confidential clinical services that help British Columbians enjoy healthy sexuality throughout life.
The Volunteer Opportunity:
We are currently seeking 4 new members to serve on Options’ governance-focused Board of Directors. The Board’s role is to lead and guide Options in achieving its mission, vision and strategic priorities. The Board helps determine how Options makes a difference for British Columbians: what good, for which need, for whom, at what cost, and how ethically.
In particular, the role of the Board is to:
• Foster connections between Options, its members, and the community at large
• Oversee governing policies that guide the organization in:
o Future and Strategic Planning
o Organizational Outcomes
o The Board-Executive Director Relationship
o Governance processes
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Make decisions about financial management, risk management and resource
management
• Evaluate the performance of both the Executive Director and Board.
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Volunteer six to ten hours a month (attending in-person and virtual board and committee meetings, preparing for meetings, and attending special events).
Qualifications
We want people who are committed and care! We have a lot of great people on the Board already and need to add a few more people with particular characteristics and skillsets:
The following are considered key job qualifications for the Board of Directors:
• A demonstrated commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, values and strategic directions
• Experience working within a mid to large organization or serving on a Board of Directors
• Knowledge of the various types of communities and clients Options serves
• A commitment to serve the first full 3-year term
• Current skills we are seeking include:
o Human Resources (especially experience with change management)
o Communications, Knowledge Exchange or Public Relations
o Legal
o Medical Doctors (clinicians)
o Fund development/fundraising
We welcome applications from anyone who may contribute to furthering the mission of Options. Individuals who are 2SLGBTQIA+, members of marginalized populations, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and/or people of colour are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome you to self-identify within your application materials.
