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.

Perks & 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 (Canada)
🏢 Dixon Transition Society
📍 Canada