Board Member   Grey County 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce
Owen Sound
The board will continuously monitor the organization’s programs and activities to be sure they are aligned with the mission to achieve short-term goals and long-term purpose. They will exercise fiduciary responsibility to obtain and appropriately use resources required to carry out the organization’s mission.
Mentor   Grey County 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce
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Board of Directors   Grey County  Simcoe County 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce

Board of Directors Description - Director 

 

Function 

Board members are responsible for determining and implementing governance policies and procedures to achieve the mission and mandate of Big Brothers Big Sisters.   

 

Role and Responsibilities 

  • Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and programs; 

  • Be informed about agency policies and programs in order to support adherence to the National Standards as set out by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada; 

  • Possess knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy; 

  • Contribute skills and knowledge by participating actively in meetings and committee work; 

  • Understand and maintain confidentiality; 

  • Avoid any potential conflicts of interest; 

  • Ensure the organization is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements; 

  • Assist in fostering positive relationships among the Board, staff and community to support fulfillment of organizational mandate. 

  • Serve as an ambassador for the organization;  

 

General Duties 

  • Prepare for meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports and other documentation required to actively participate in them; 

  • Attend meetings regularly; 

  • Be an active participant on at least one board committee; 

  • Keep up to date with issues and trends that affect the organization; 

  • Participate in the review of the Board’s structure, approve changes, and assist in bylaw amendments; 

  • Participate in the recruitment of new board members and staff; 

  • Support and participate in the evaluation of the board; 

  • Get to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus; 

  • Assist in the recruitment of new volunteers for all positions in the agency; 

  • Participate in fundraising for the organization and any events related thereto; 

  • Participate in orientation, educational and strategic planning sessions;  

  • Understand and monitor the organization’s financial affairs including review and approval of annual budgets;