Volunteer Position: Board Member, Dixon Transition Society

Vision: Women and their children living free from violence.

Mission: To support women and their children fleeing violence by providing transitional housing and holistic services.

Position Description

As a member of the Board of Directors, you will provide governance leadership surrounding Dixon Transition Society’s mission, strategic plan, and finance; be a voice for change and increase Dixon’s profile in the community; increase Dixon’s impact by creating strategic connections and contributing to fundraising efforts; act in a position of trust for the community. Board members have a moral, legal and financial responsibility to all our stakeholders to direct and protect the interests of the organization.

Prerequisite Field of Experience

We are actively seeking applicants with Risk Management AND/OR Insurance AND/OR Law/Legal backgrounds to complete our Board Matrix.

Skills and Qualifications

- Passionate about ending violence against women
- Competencies in finance and/or accounting; project management and/or business and entrepreneurship; fundraising, human resources, legal and property management
- Minimum 5 years of experience in related field




- Willingness to use special skills and apply expertise to benefit the organization
- Willingness to use sphere of influence to further Dixon’s cause
- Ability to support Board’s fundraising activities
- Ability to commit to the time required
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Leadership and management experience (asset)
- Governance experience and experience serving on other nonprofit Boards (asset)

Time Commitment

Approximate time commitment is 5 hours per month. Approximate breakdown includes:

- 8 meetings per year, 3 hours per meeting for prep and attendance
- Quarterly sub-committee meetings, 2 hours per meeting for prep and attendance
- Attending community and fundraising events, 8 hours per year
- Minimum 2 years commitment required

Meeting Location

In person (Burnaby) and virtual (90%), and other locations as operational requirements determine.

Benefits & Recognition

- Contribute to social change and to the fight to end violence against women
- Gain valuable experience in governance and enhance your network and knowledge in a number of fields
- Benefit from scheduled trainings and career development provided to Board members

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📌 Volunteer Board Position (Burnaby)
🏢 Dixon Transition Society
📍 Burnaby