Make A Change Canada is seeking new volunteer board members.
Based in Nelson, B.C., Make A Change Canada is a registered Canadian charity and is one of just
over 200 charities and nonprofits in Canada accredited under the Imagine Canada Standards
Program. We are the pioneer in providing online employment, self-employment, and skills
training to Canadians facing barriers to employment. Our programs are delivered online and at
the national level. To date we have served over 2,500 individuals from across Canada, helping
them to realize their full potential.
Make A Change Canada is governed by a volunteer board of directors that gives their time and
talent to provide strategic guidance and oversight to the organization. To complement the
existing board of directors’ background, the board is currently seeking members throughout
Canada able to contribute their skills, experience, and expertise for the benefit of the
organization and the individuals we serve.
Nominees for board positions shall:
• Be in support of the beliefs and ideology of Make A Change Canada,
• Have or be willing to obtain business vehicle insurance coverage supporting their role as
director of a board if they are required to travel on board business,
• Commit to a minimum of four regularly scheduled board meetings of three hours each
per year (held online),
• Be willing to travel to meetings, if required,
• Be available via internet and/or phone for regular or special meetings,
• Be willing to participate on a committee and/or in an executive role,
• Not have been involved in partisan politics within the last three years and be willing to
avoid partisan political activities for their full term where those activities could
jeopardize the well-being of the organization,
• Not currently have a business contract with Make A Change Canada nor plan to seek
one during their full term, and
• Not be an immediate family member of or married to (including common law partners)
a current serving member of the board.
Make A Change Canada is committed to providing all members of the board with an
appropriate orientation to the organization and their role as directors, to ensure all board
members are effectively engaged and able to make a valuable contribution.
To be considered for membership, please forward your CV/résumé along with a completed
Board Member Application Form by email to careers@makeachangecanada.com. Successful
candidates will gain valuable board experience and an opportunity to build their network,
competencies, and skills collaborating in a national and charitable organization. All
nominations to the board will be vetted by the sitting board.
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Make A Change Canada board of directors.