By Staff
August 30th, 2022
BURLINGTON. ON
Community Development Halton (CDH) is seeking applicants for vacant roles on the Board of Directors.
Eligible applicants live and/or work in the Halton community and wish to contribute as unpaid, volunteers to help CDH achieve the stated Mission: Through research, community development, planning and promoting volunteerism Community Development Halton strives to improve the quality of life for all residents of Halton.
Interested people are asked to please email your letter and resume by September 2, 2022 at 5:00 pm to the Nominating Committee: CDH Board of Directors at office@cdhalton.ca. All applicants will be contacted. Selected applicants will be invited to a virtual interview using Zoom. Candidates will be put forward for election at the Board’s Annual General Meeting in late September.
CDH is a nonprofit, charitable organization focused on the impact of economic, political, social and cultural forces on individuals, families and stakeholders in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville.
CDH supports three programs:
- The Social Planning program engages with the community to identify strengths and weaknesses and determine ways to improve the quality of life in the Halton community.
- Volunteer Halton supports the promotion of It provides residents and nonprofit agencies with volunteer opportunity matching services, as well as building the capacity of nonprofits through training, consulting and resources.
- Age-Friendly Cities and Communities encourages active and healthy aging by promoting inclusive opportunities for health, participation, and security in order to enhance quality of life as people Visit www.cdhalton.ca for more information about CDH.
Directors serve on the Board for a term of three years with options to renew. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Directors also participate in ad hoc committees, with the total average time commitment of approximately 50-60 hours per year.
The CDH Board strives to reflect the strengths and diversity of the Halton community. CDH welcomes applications from people with disabilities and encourages people to make requests for accommodations at any point in the process. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate that they are committed to equity and social justice and have a passion for and/or experience with the following:
- Community needs in Halton Region;
- Human services and nonprofit organizations;
- Accounting and financial practices;
- Communications and marketing;
- Legal knowledge and expertise;
- Citizen engagement and collective impact
