Volunteer Opportunities
Board of Directors
Wellness Through Living Society currently has 2 Executive Committee positions available and 3 Director-at-Large positions available. Our positions are as follows:
1) Vice-Chairperson (1 Opening):
- 8-10 Hours monthly
- Carries out duties of the Chair in absence of the Chair.
- Possesses signing authority.
- Voting privileges on each board committee.
- Provides leadership for the board.
- Attend fundraising events that are held.
- Maintains and ensures operation within the bylaws.
- Encourages the board’s role and participation in strategic planning.
- Performs duties necessary to promote the success of events if other directors are unable to accomplish tasks.
- Carries out other duties assigned by the board.
Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday from 6:30PM- 8:30PM every month. The term is two- years with the option for re-election after the first term.
2) Secretary (1 Opening):
- 8-10 Hours monthly
- Prepares and preserves the minutes of all meetings of the Society.
- Distributes minutes of the previous meeting prior to the meeting.
- Maintains custody of minutes.
- May possess signing authority, to be used only if the Chair or Vice-Chair is unavailable to sign.
- Maintains records and minute book of society, including registry of board members, minutes of board meetings and Annual General Meetings, and the Society bylaws and resolutions.
- Authenticates records of the Society.
- Maintains accurate membership list.
- Carries out other duties assigned by the board.
Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday from 6:30PM- 8:30PM every month. The term is two- years with the option for re-election after the first term.
3) Director-at-Large (3 Openings):
- 8-10 Hours monthly
- Attend monthly board meetings & annual general meetings.
- Attend fundraising events that are held.
- Assist committee chairs and members as needed.
- Work collaboratively with fellow board members & partners in the community.
- Be knowledgeable about Wellness Through Living Society policies, programs & services.
- Promote Wellness Through Living Society positively within our community.
- Actively seek opportunities to partner and build strategic alliances/partnerships.
- Carries out other duties assigned by the board.
Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday from 6:30PM- 8:30PM every month. The term is two- years with the option for re-election after the first term.
If you feel like you’d be a right fit for our board, please reach out to us at lifeskills4u@hotmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
1) Grant Writer
- The Grant Writer will identify new financial sources for our Non-Profit Agency from private, foundation, and corporate donors, as well as government grants.
- This position will be responsible for writing grant applications to maximize funding for the organization, track the outcomes of submitted requests, and solicit funding.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand the annual fundraising strategy to pursue funding from both prospective and established donors, sponsors, and agencies that are aligned with the organization’s mission.
- Research, identify and track open and future grant-fundraising opportunities, and ensure grant submissions and requirements are completed by the established due date.