Embrave is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are committed to Embrave’s purpose and mission. Although Board members do not represent community, a particular constituency or organization in Board service, Embrave's Directors should reflect as much as possible the character and nature of the communities we serve. To that end, our Nominations Committee 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 live, work or volunteer in all geographical areas of Peel Region
• Individuals from a variety of professional or sectoral perspectives
• Individuals who reflect the diverse communities and identities of Peel

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

Individuals who are nominated and agree to stand for membership election to the Embrave Board of Directors will be committing to a 3 YEAR TERM (see TIME COMMITMENT, below).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings (3 hours per month)
• Participate in committee, working groups, or other board-related responsibilities (5 to 7 hours per month)
• Be a member of Embrave in good standing at the time of election to the Board and remain so throughout that person’s tenure with the Board

Volunteers who are passionate about Embrave's vision and mission to end violence and who have the QUALIFICATIONS we seek are invited to apply by no later than April 30, 2022. If you have a 'profile' within Volunteer MBC's Referral System, please upload your resume, then 'click' the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above) to send your name/contact info/resume to Embrave in reference to the Board membership 'position'.

When you 'click the yellow box 'Apply Now!', you also will gain immediate access to a fillable BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION FORM. Please complete the form and 'attach' it to an email (with your resume) addressed to: [email protected] (subject line to read 'Board Application'). Thank you. After you have applied, please monitor your email 'Junk/Spam' folders and leave space on your voicemail for communications from Embrave.

• 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.