Description

Causeway Work Centre is inviting community-minded individuals to join our volunteer Board of
Directors. Causeway is a not-for-profit that helps people with mental illness and other challenges find meaningful, rewarding work and live more independently. By helping everyone reach their full potential, we are helping establish stronger and more inclusive communities.
We are currently looking for new members to contribute knowledge, energy and leadership in the
following areas:
• Finance/Accounting
• Charities/Corporate Law
• Mental Health/Social Services
• Data Analytics/Quality Improvement
• Local Employer/Business Consultant
• Fundraising
• Lived experience (as a former client of Causeway or by experiencing a barrier to employment)
A sample of board duties include:
• Setting policy and developing strategy to give direction to the organization.
• Ensuring that the resources necessary to achieve the goals of the organization are available.
• Approve the annual budget, audit reports and financial statements.
• Attend board meetings and engage in meaningful debate, including reviewing the agenda and
supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings.
• Support Causeway’s funding initiatives
• Directors are expected to serve on one or more Board committees focused on:
o Strategic Planning
o Finance
o Governance
o Fundraising