Ontario Caregiver Coalition
The voice of family caregivers
We are Currently Recruiting Volunteers to Join our Board of Directors and Committees
Have you thought about using your knowledge and experience With Unpaid Caregiving to make a difference for others?
Joining the Ontario Caregiver Coalition will be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
Who We Are:
The Ontario Caregiver Coalition is the voice of Ontario’s unpaid caregivers, the family, friends and neighbours who provide supports that allow people living with disability, acute illness or frailty to live with dignity and in comfort.
We bring together caregivers from across the province with organizations that support them, to advocate for the supports that caregivers need to fulfil their vital role.
We are a registered non-profit, driven by the passion of our members to create a world where caregivers are recognized, valued and supported.
To find out more about us, please check out the links below:
Who We are Looking For:
We know that we can only achieve our mission by drawing on the skills, talents, and perspectives of unpaid caregivers and the professionals who support them.
We believe that the diversity of viewpoints that comes from different lived experiences, and varied professional and personal skill sets will make a difference for the OCC and caregivers across the province.
We are looking for individuals with experience and interest in:
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volunteer management
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fund development
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non-profit governance
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government relations
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stakeholder and community engagement, and
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communications.
Experience with or knowledge about caregiving is an asset.
What We Offer:
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An opportunity to exercise leadership skills by participating in the governance and strategic decision-making processes of the organization,
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a platform to network with people who have the same passion for making a difference as you, and
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a positive, team-orientated and collaborative environment with an opportunity to serve your community.
Your Commitment:
Board Members:
Board members fulfil a vital oversight role for the OCC, as well participating actively in our communications, engagement, operations and advocacy work.
Board members serve a 2 year, renewable term.
They generally dedicate 4 to 10 hours per month to the OCC.
Committee Members:
We are also looking for individuals interested in serving on our Governance, Communications, Research and Advocacy, and Partnership Committees.
To learn more about our committees, please click below:
Time commitment for Committee work can be flexible, but generally requires 2 to 4 hours per month.
Engagement for board and committee members is virtual.
How to Apply:
We invite everyone who is interested to apply.
Interviews will be conducted in early August. Directors will be formally elected to the Board at our Annual General Meeting in late September. New committee members will also commence their work in the early fall.
Please indicate your interest by sending in a letter of interest and resume by end of day June 28th, 2024.
Applications and enquires can be sent to our email, ontariocaregivercoalitionocc@gmail.com, addressed to the attention of the Nominating Committee.
Or, please click the button below to apply: