<p> Nellie’s is looking for Volunteer Board Members </p><p>About Nellie’s Nellie’s operates a 36 bed emergency shelter for women and children who are homeless and/or leaving violence. Nellie’s also operates a community support and outreach program for low income and socially isolated women and children in the community. </p><p>Our Mission is to operate programs and services for women and children who have and are experiencing oppressions such as violence, poverty and homelessness. Nellie’s is a community based feminist organization which operates within an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework. We are committed to social change through education and advocacy, to achieve social justice for all women and children. </p><p>About the Board of Directors Nellie’s Board of Directors provide strategic leadership for Nellie’s in accordance to the organisation’s Mission, Vision and Values. The board consists of 10 directors. </p><p>We are currently seeking three (3) self-identified women to fill board vacancies for a two year term, renewable up to three terms in total. </p><p>Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. Applications from Aboriginal/Indigenous Women, World Majority Women/Women of Colour, Lesbians, Bisexual Women, Trans Women, Women with DisAbilities, Women who have experienced Violence and Consumer Survivors are strongly encouraged to apply. </p><p>Currently Nellie’s is looking for women with experience in the following areas: </p><p>- Working from an Anti-Racist/Anti-oppression Framework - Feminist pedagogy and practice - Community based skills, including service delivery and as a service user - Community Outreach - Governance - Human Resources - Fundraising - Marketing and Communications - Strategic Planning - Social Justice - Government Relations - Policy Development - Evaluation (Program and Organizational Performance) - Risk Management</p><p>Previous Board experience is preferred. </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>. Attend monthly Board Meetings and the Annual General Meeting . Participate on one of the Board Committees (meetings once per month and as needed) . Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of a long term vision and strategic plan for Nellie’s. . Ensure the programs and services reflect the mission and vision of the agency. . Support and participate in the activities of the organization including fundraising, community education and social justice. . Commit to an average of 10 hours per month. </p><p>TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter which includes 1-2 paragraphs outlining your interest to serve on the Board along with a resume (if applicable) or complete the application form available on Nellie’s website. Correspondence can be sent by email or fax to:</p><p>Janna Cheng-Brown [email protected] Fax: 416-461-0970</p><p>All interested person are invited to a Board information session on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30 – 7:30 at Nellie’s Admin Office, 754 Queen Street East (Broadview & Queen). This will be an informal opportunity for you to meet with current Board members and talk with them about their experience on Nellie’s Board. </p><p>Deadline for applications: March 14, 2014.</p>