Embrave Agency to End Violence is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are committed to the purpose and mission of Embrave: Agency to End Violence. Although Board Members do not represent community, constituency, or organization in Board service, the composition of Embrave: Agency to End Violence should reflect as much as possible the character and nature of the communities we serve. To that end, the Board will apply the following recruitment considerations.

• Individuals who understand from their personal experiences, work, and/or volunteer activity, issues important to vulnerable and marginalized community members
• Individuals who share and uphold the organizations values of feminism, anti-racism, anti-oppression and it’s harm reduction framework
• Individuals who reflect the diverse communities and identities of the Peel Region are encouraged to apply

This is consistent with Embrave: Agency to End Violence’s commitment to principles of access and equality in its staff, board, committee, and volunteer recruitment.

Individuals with Finance, Employment Law, and Human Resources experience are strongly encouraged to apply

Board members are expected to:

• Prepare for and attend Bi-Monthly Board meetings (3 hours, on the 4th Tuesday bi-monthly)
• Participate in committee and other Board-related responsibilities as needed (3 hours per month, on the 1st or 3rd Tuesday of month)
• Board meeting are held remotely access to the internet is required

• Prior leadership experience in the volunteer sector is an asset (Board experience a bonus)
• Commitment to support Embrave's vision, mission, and ongoing initiatives to see its goals realized (see GOAL, above)
• Proactive about community diversity, equity and inclusiveness
• Commitment to attend all Embrave signature fundraising events and participate in major activities of Embrave including community education and social justice advocacy
• Ability to act as an 'ambassador' who represents Embrave in the community, consistently upholding our values in the community, with a corresponding commitment to raise our 'profile' and build community engagement
• Commitment to fill a Board Member 'position' for the length of term requested (fill a vacancy and/or serve the prescribed term of 3 YEARS following election at an AGM)
• Ready, willing, able to fulfill the obligations required of a Board Member (see GOAL, TRAINING, and TIME COMMITMENT)
• Reliable access to the Internet and devices/software suitable for virtual video conferencing
• Assume a leadership role with respect to fundraising and other financial support
• Undertake to abide by and preserve the privacy and confidentiality requirements involved in Embrave's mission and programs

Please note that the position requires a successful volunteer applicant to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Report.

SCREENING of applicants for this volunteering opportunity will be virtual (Tel/Email/Online interviewing) and progressive (in stages), unless you are otherwise advised.

Details regarding Board onboarding procedures will be shared with successful applicants. During your volunteer engagement, you will be expected to attend all Board training sessions, as required.

PLEASE NOTE: Board membership training is MANDATORY.