Our Finance Committee is looking for a new community volunteer. Please see below for details:
- FTP’s Finance Committee membership includes board members, community volunteers and senior staff.
- The Finance Committee meets virtually on Wednesday evenings starting at 5:30 p.m. twice in the fall (Oct/Nov), twice in the winter (Jan/Feb) and a Monday evening in mid–late June.
- The time commitment includes attending virtual meetings (60–90 minutes in length) and reviewing monthly financials and meeting materials (30–60 minutes per month) between September and June each year.
- Qualifications include the ability to read and understand financial statements.
FTP is dedicated to achieving a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
Volunteer applications are always accepted and filed for future opportunities. If interested, please submit a completed copy of our Volunteer Application to Kelly Lee—kelly@familytransitionplace.ca. For more information on the volunteer application process, please call Kelly at 519-942-4122, ext.243.
Volunteer Process Overview
Generally, Family Transition Place (FTP) volunteer needs include the following opportunities:
- Administration/mailing
- Childcare
- Fundraising Committees
- Board of Directors (see Board Recruitment section below)
Training and Benefits
Volunteers receive:
- orientation to the agency;
- information on woman abuse and its impact on children;
- ongoing training and skills development;
- current information about FTP events and activities;
- a sense of satisfaction, contribution and purpose by participating in a social movement to end violence against women and their children.
Expectations
Volunteers are expected to:
- review FTP’s Volunteer Handbook
- complete an application, obtain a criminal reference check and sign a commitment to privacy form;
- attend training;
- commit to a minimum of one year.
Volunteers are responsible for understanding the parameters around safety and the importance of confidentiality. The ideal candidate will be able to adapt to an emotionally challenging environment, be a problem solver, and reliable. Potential volunteers must agree to Family Transition Place’s Volunteer Commitment to Privacy and Code of Conduct policies, and submit a relevant and valid police record check.
Board Recruitment
Family Transition Place (FTP) conducts recruitment for board members annually between February and May. If you are interested in applying for a board position with FTP, please complete our Board of Directors Application and submit the completed form to Bonnie Waterfield—bonnie@familytransitionplace.ca.