Ornaments of Grace and Virtue (OGVA) is a not-for-profit community service organization. We are an organization that is passionate about nurturing, mentoring, and empowering girls to become, and remain independent, responsible, and productive young women in society. Through nurturing and mentoring, a girl can become independent, responsible, and a leader who influences society in a positive way. OGAV was founded and registered with the Canadian government in 2014 as an international organization with the mission to develop independent, responsible, young girls through character building, mentorship, and acquisition of Knowledge, Skills, and Ethics needed to thrive in the 21st-century global economy.At this time, OGAV is actively recruiting volunteers who have a passion to improve the capacity of young women to achieve success. Suitable candidates for Membership on our Board of Trustees should have a background in community leadership, plus it really is a help if such volunteers can bring specific professional and management skills to the Boardroom. A KEY ROLE on any Board is assumed by the SECRETARY, and OGVA invites qualified candidates to take up the challenge of this office! See the particulars outlined below.As we progress forward, the time is now for dedicated leaders to commit to and actualize OGAV's Vision and Mission. DETAILS are below, and OGAV looks forward to your APPLICATION!

• By engaging with OGAV as SECRETARY, you assume a key Board leadership role in a community service organization that helps young women grow and flourish in your community
• Excellent opportunity to use/enhance leadership skills/experience (add to your resume)
• Gain experience/expertise in board governance, focusing on administrative management of a not-for-profit
• Increase your presence in the Peel region volunteering sector
• Expand your personal and professional 'network' + Learn about, and proactively address, critical youth issues facing young women right now
• Commit your creative energy towards solving challenges
• Personal satisfaction (and recognition by peers) that you will have made a significant difference as the result of taking on this important leadership role

FLEXIBLE: Members will meet MONTHLY as a Board, and you may expect to schedule these meetings and set/circulate agendas, as well as attend other meetings (incl. our AGM), depending upon community involvement and fundraising projects. Critical to our success and to a Board Member's engagement is consistent attendance and adequate preparation for all activities undertaken.