Type: nonprofit board of directors position (volunteer)
Organization: Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Rosseau, Muskoka, Ontario
Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a non profit, registered charity located in
Rosseau, Ontario. For the last 40 years, we have dedicate
d ourselves to the
rescue, rehabilitation and release of the province’s ill, orphaned and injured
native wildlife. We receive no government funding and rely solely on the
generosity of the public for financial support. We are governed by a Board of
Directors, managed by a staff of experienced and professional personnel and are
supported by a large and diverse team of volunteers all of whom are
passionately committed to the care of the wildlife we save.
Aspen Valley is currently seeking professionals to join their Board of
Directors. The Governance Role
The Board is comprised of not less than 3 and not more than 10 volunteers
consisting of an Executive team (Chair, Vice- Chair, Secretary, Treasurer) and
General Directors. Membership on the Board of Directors is drawn widely to
achieve the skills and expertise required to enable the Board to fulfill its
governance responsibilities. A Board member must offer:
• an understanding of the roles of governance and leadership in a
rapidly-changing environment,
• the ability to offer expertise and skills which will contribute to the
Sanctuary, its’ operations, Board discussion and decisions,
• effective communication skills,
• a commitment to the time required to prepare for and attend Board and
Committee meetings, which equate to a minimum of one meeting every 2 months.
• the absence of real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• actions and decisions that are in the best interests and welfare of each
animal in the care and custody of the sanctuary and embrace, provide and apply
humane rehabilitation practices to the species-specific care of each animal.
How to Apply
The Board welcomes applications from all interested and qualified applicants.
Please forward an application to:
aspenvalleywild@gmail.com
Attention: Jane Jemmett.
All applications will be reviewed by the nominating committee and members of
the committee will conduct interviews with successful candidates.
