Company Description Hand Up From Hunger Toronto (Hand Up Toronto) is a not-for-profit organization based in Toronto, Ontario, focused on addressing food insecurity across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Instead of operating as a traditional stationary food bank, the organization runs local community access programs and a mobile service that travels directly to priority neighbourhoods to distribute care packages with nutritious food and hygiene products. Guided by a vision of a society where everyone has access to nourishment, Hand Up Toronto provides ready-made meals, nutritional supplements, and basic necessities to individuals who face barriers in acquiring proper nutrition.

The organization partners with local communities to support those in need and aims to eliminate hunger while promoting dignity and growth.

Role Description This is a volunteer, remote Board Member role.

Board

Members provide strategic direction, governance, and oversight to ensure the organization fulfills its mission and operates responsibly. Typical responsibilities include attending virtual board meetings, reviewing organizational plans and policies, contributing to fundraising and partnership development, and supporting risk management and compliance.

Board

Members collaborate with other board members and leadership to evaluate program impact, approve budgets, and help shape long-term strategy. They act as ambassadors for Hand Up Toronto, promoting the organization’s work and fostering relationships with community partners, donors, and stakeholders.

As a member of the Board of Directors,



your primary responsibility is to shape the strategic direction of Hand Up Toronto. You have a commitment to your charity, to its volunteers and its constitutions to ensure that programs and governance are held to the highest standard of care. Your mandate also includes the development, implementation and monitoring of policies that will allow the Executive Team to carry out its best work.

A board is elected by, and accountable to our community.

Responsibilities Overview

1. Regularly attends board meetings and important related meetings (Monthly) and plan to serve for a minimum of two years term.
2. Develop, oversee, and advocate the mission and strategic plan for the organization.
3. Hire and ensure that an effective management team is in place.
4. Support the Executive Team as necessary.
5. Help in the recruitment of exceptional recent members to the board and executive team.
6. Maintain effective partnerships and communication with the community, the organization’s members and its stakeholders.
7. Maintain fiscal responsibility, including participating and planning strategic fundraising initiatives, managing income, and approving and monitoring annual budgets.
8. Ensure transparency in all communication to members, stakeholders and the public.
9. Evaluate the organization’s work in relation to a strategic plan.
10. Evaluate the work of the board of directors, ensuring continuous renewal of the board, and plan for the succession and diversity of the board.

Hand Up Toronto is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

📌 Board Member (Canada)
🏢 Hand Up From Hunger Toronto
📍 Canada