Job Description

Volunteer Board Members

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of children and youth in your community and support them to be the best they can be?


The BGC Central Vancouver Island provides childcare, daycare, summer camps, teen and youth programs, family programs and parenting programs. Our mission is to provide a safe supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop the confidence and skills for life. Our vision is that all children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful and active participants in our community. Our core values are belonging, respect, encouragement and support, working together and speaking out.


We are seeking individuals, who may contribute remotely, to join our Board of Directors.


Our Board of Directors is responsible for Governance, Leadership, Board Development & Recruitment, Financial, Administrative & Risk Management, and Fundraising/Marketing & Community Relations. Board members embrace the mission, vision, values, objectives and goals of the organization.


We are seeking candidates with skills and knowledge in a variety of areas including decision-making; leadership; conflict resolution; strategic planning; written and verbal communication skills; business and community development. Experience with networking and fundraising is an asset. We are particularly seeking those with experience in the professions of accounting and finance, law and human resources.


Interested candidates should have compassion and respect for others, a sense of integrity, a willingness to support Board fundraising activities and an interest in the mission of the BGC Central Vancouver Island. The term of commitment is two years.


For those interested in providing further strategic guidance to the organization, a board position may evolve into a Treasurer role. Please read below for more information.


If you would like to be considered for our Board of Directors, please forward a cover letter indicating your suitability to csugiyama@bgccvi.com

Board Treasurer

The Treasurer, taking direction from the President of the Board and in conjunction with the Finance Committee, oversees all financial functions of the organization and provides reports for the Board.

Term of Commitment: One (1-3) years

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Excellent understanding of accounting practices and principles Experience working with non-profit financial information

Responsibilities

Give regular reports and financial statements to the Board on the financial state of the organization Makes necessary arrangements for the secure keeping of financial records, reports and returns, including books of account as are necessary to comply with the Society Act and the Income Tax Act Chairs the Finance Committee whose primary responsibility is the ongoing review of financial statements, preparation of annual budgets, and preparation of year end statements. Orients the new Treasurer Acts as a signing officer with the Executive Director for cheques and other documents Oversees the annual budgeting process Recommends year-end financial review/audit process to the Board. Recommends the appointment of accountant/auditor. Oversees the audit process * Recommends changes to organizational policy, procedures and/or best practices as it relates to financial matters.