Location: Vancouver

Reports to: President/Board Chair

The mission of Multicultural Helping House Society (MHHS) as a registered non-profit and charitable organization is to help newcomers succeed in Canada. For more information about MHHS, please visit our website: http://helpinghouse.org/about-us

MHHS is seeking multicultural community-minded individuals with lived experience as a newcomer to join our Board of Directors.

We are seeking volunteer board members who will support the following:

• Deepen MHHS’ capacity to carry out its mission and support its vision. MHHS's mission is to help newcomers of all cultural backgrounds successfully participate in Canadian society and economy.
• Support MHHS’ Strategic Plan’s Priority Areas and Goals:

1.      Excellence and Innovation in Community and Settlement Services

2.      Excellence and Continuous Improvement in Governance and Operations

3.      Community Recognition, Organizational Reach and Strategic Partnerships

• Building community connections and outreach to newcomers and vulnerable groups
• Furthering work around equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in policy and culture
• Continue to build a socially and financially sustainable and resilient organization
• Build MHHS’ brand and conduct outreach to centres of strategic influence to further the mission of MHHS

Function/Role

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Attend 11 scheduled general Board Meetings per year, and the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Meetings alternative between in-person and online.
• Serve on committees or projects as appropriate based on area(s) of expertise/interest
• Provide leadership, governance and input in area(s) of expertise
• Act as an ambassador for MHHS, representing MHHS in the community, and in attendance at events.
• Provide consultative services as needed to MHHS operations staff/ Executive Director, as required.
• Serve a minimum two-year term as a Board Director
• Agree to privacy and confidentiality
• Act within the best interests of the organization.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills – preferred but not essential

• Newcomer, refugee or live-in caregiver with lived experience
• Passionate about newcomer settlement services and community social services
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience working or volunteering in one or more of the following areas:  Non-Profit Sector, Settlement Services, Social Work, Boards and Governance, Law / Risk Management, Financial Accounting and Audit, Leadership, Government Relations and Advocacy, Marketing, Fundraising, Media Relations, Human Resources.

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