Volunteer Board of Directors & Committee Members 2025-2026

Job Detail

Job ID 44067

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do you believe in supporting seniors to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their homes? If so, this opportunity is for you!

We are currently recruiting: Volunteer Board of Directors & Committee Members 2025-2026

CHATS-Community & Home Assistance to Seniors is a leading charitable organization that provides in-home support and multicultural community programs to enable older adults to live their best at home and in their communities. CHATS advocates for and delivers high-quality, person-centred home and community services, providing dignity and choice for ageing at home. We are proud to deliver services to more than 8,500 seniors and family caregivers throughout York Region and South Simcoe.

As a Board or Committee Member, you will provide strategic guidance, oversight, and governance for CHATS. Your unique insights and expertise will help shape our programs, policies, and outreach efforts, ensuring we’re meeting the needs of seniors and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

Actively participate in Board and committee meetings
Contribute to strategic planning and organizational development
Offer your expertise to support effective decision-making
Advocate for seniors’ needs in our community
Support CHATS’ mission, vision, and values in all activities

We welcome passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds and reflective of our community’s cultural and gender diversity in the York Region and South Simcoe, including Indigenous and other underrepresented communities. Volunteer Board, governance, finance and audit, or quality experience are assets. Successful candidates will also support and be involved with CHATS’ fundraising activities, with an ability to open doors within communities served by CHATS.

If you live or work in York Region or South Simcoe and are willing to donate an average of 3-5 hours each month to make a difference in the lives of seniors and their caregivers, please forward your resume to Saskia Sanchez-Ferrer at ssanchez-ferrer@chats.on.ca by Friday, February 7, 2025. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Important Note: This is an unpaid, volunteer position. However, the rewards in terms of community impact and personal fulfillment are invaluable.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us create a better tomorrow for seniors in our community!