Board of Directors Volunteer Opportunity
...for a community-minded individual willing
to share time, talents and expertise with this dynamic organization.
Every year we help more than 25,000 unemployed individuals as they
seek employment or start their own business. Can
you help us help others?
Job Skills is striving to have a Board of Directors
that is culturally-diverse and representative of the various
client groups we serve (including youth, ‘older’ workers,
persons with disabilities and newcomers/immigrants). To complement
the existing skills set of the current Board, we are specifically
seeking individuals with experience in either the Government
Sector or Community/Social Services Sector.
Why not consider volunteering a few hours of
your time each month and sharing
your knowledge to participate in the shaping of your community?
Download a
complete organizational overview, information about current programs
and services, and Job Skills’ Strategic
Planning Directions. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is available here.)
Interested candidates are asked to submit a
letter of intent and resume to the Board Recruitment and Nominating
Committee
via email to info@jobskills.org or
by fax to 905-898-4830. For
more information, call Linda at 1-866-592-6278 or 905-898-5138.
Job Skills embraces diversity
and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
Current Board Members share their thoughts on:
"Why I joined the Job Skills' team"
"I found that the Job Skills' mission, vision and values aligned completely with mine and they make a difference in peoples' lives. It's the perfect place for me to assist in giving back to the community."
—Allison D. |
"The experience I gained when I was a young newcomer has made me realize that Job Skills provides more than employment services, it provides hope to those facing the challenges of integration into a new environment."
— Natasha D. |
"As a Canadian Citizen, I feel honoured that I can help others."
—Brian M. |
"My passion is to contribute to my community and Job Skills has the perfect "not-for-profit" platform to facilitate this activity."
— Satpaul S. J. |
"Working in the employment services sector for many years, I experienced first hand the professionalism of the leadership and staff at Job Skills and how this resulted in their success in moving clients to employment."
—Kate C.
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| "What do I find the most rewarding about being a Job Skills' Board Member." |
"Hearing actual Job Skills' client success stories and the ability to make that difference in peoples' lives is the greatest reward that anyone can ask for."
—Allison D. |
"As a newcomer myself, I feel that I have come full circle and feel fortunate that I can use my expertise and time to help others."
—Natasha D. |
"The best reward is seeing the faces of those that I have helped."
—Brian M. |
"Volunteering for Job Skills has opened my eyes to the non-profit world and the knowledge that I have gained is my priceless reward."
—Satpaul S.J. |
"It is gratifying to have moments where your accumulated skill sets and experience find merit in strengthening something larger than yourself. Being part of the leadership of an agency that has such a solid reputation for helping others is an honour."
—Kate C. |
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