Board Member

Description
The Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton (TROtt) is looking for three volunteer Board directors. TROtt is a registered charity where children and adults living with disabilities have a great time, while gaining the physical, mental and cognitive benefits of evidence-based activities with horses. At TROtt, sport, therapy, learning and fun come together in our enjoyable, challenging environment. With the help of our specially trained horses and over 150 wonderful volunteers, our certified staff provide accessible and inclusive riding and non-mounted programs for people with a variety of physical, mental, developmental and learning disabilities. TROtt, located in Greely, is the only therapeutic riding centre in the Ottawa area that is accredited by the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association, that sets national practice standards.
How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
The volunteer Board of Directors is comprised of community members who bring forth a wealth of knowledge from backgrounds in finance, public relations, business development, marketing and operations. The board’s focus is on governance, oversight, and financial stewardship. Members serve a two-year term which may be renewed for an additional two years.
TROtt’s Board is currently comprised of 10 members that meet monthly. The Board’s responsibilities are shared among several board-level committees that meet as required. Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the corporation rests with its Executive Director and her team. However, as a smaller organization, board members will have the opportunity to directly assist in helping TROtt meet the needs of its clients.
How will the organization benefit?
The Board would particularly benefit from individuals that have experience in accounting, overseeing the governance of an organization, fundraising/grant writing and board leadership.
TROtt would greatly benefit from candidates that have a strong understanding or connection to its client base, particularly, working with individuals with disabilities.
Candidates are not required to have a background in working with horses.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV to Jacquie Slavin, Secretary of the Board at [email protected]
Volunteer location:
6362 Bank Street, Unit 1
Greely, Ont.
K4P 1J4
Contact
1-week
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